Snowmagedagain

27-02-2018 09:32PM

riffmongous wrote: »

But at least some of that* is due to the perception those of us out foreign in actually cold regions are getting from online Ireland the last few days. I think it was you who mentioned earlier that it's better than the 'ah shure be grand' attitude, and I guess it is but why can't Ireland just have the measured reasonable balance between the two, it was the same for Ophelia a few months ago. If there is a bit of warm weather in the summer are people going to be planning for droughts and desertification?

And from the machinery and council planning perspective, someone just needs to crunch the numbers, risk = damage X probability.

*Of course there will always be some people trolling with it

The roads wont be impassable if there is extremely hot summer weather ??

How is this even relevant?

There is a strong possibility of roads being inaccessible while salt and machinery is being imported so the people are absolutely 100% correct to stock up.

There is no continuous salting on the roads in winter time like Northern parts of Scotland for example and therefore no need whatsoever to own as much machinery and salt stocks on a permanent basis. Thats the difference here.

Cold countries know they are going to get adverse weather and preparation is part and parcel of their daily lives. They are in a world of almost perfect information weather wise. Ireland is different. Its once in the blue moon event so therefore our preparation needs to be more advanced. 2010 was the last time we got really bad snow (we actually got it the beginning and end of that year) and before that id say 1982 in terms of getting a really bad fall

murphyebass · 27-02-2018 09:33PM

_Dara_ wrote: »

No heavy snow was expected today. Pay attention.

Yeah a LOT of people seem to think it should have all kicked off today.

Read the forecast people. Thursday and Friday is where it’s at.

www.yr.no

optogirl · 27-02-2018 09:37PM

Dakota Dan wrote: »

Aren't I just, think of me when you are turning over for your second sleep.

I'll be up and out at 6 myself. I just don't feel the need to admonish a man for being retired.

cinnamony · 27-02-2018 09:38PM

So when is this storm gonna happen?
Some of us has boring jobs we do not wanna go to in the morning...

optogirl · 27-02-2018 09:42PM

Rala_ wrote: »

Thank god there's people on here who actually share my opinion. On the proper weather forum it was full of delusional idiots worrying.

As far as I can see it's mainly people getting excited for a proper snow. Thursday is when its supposed to hit properly so I think they might be right.

El Weirdo · 27-02-2018 09:45PM

Briella Delightful Hazel wrote: »

How long would a bag of firewood last, while using a fire to heat a small room with mediocre insulation? (The bags they sell in lids, in case there is variation in size)

The power has gone here a couple of times when the weather is bad. We’ve a newborn so it is particularly important we can keep at least one room warm enough if the power goes.

If it's the stuff I saw in Lidl yesterday, it won't last pissing time. That's just kindling.

murpho999 · 27-02-2018 09:46PM

cinnamony wrote: »

So when is this storm gonna happen?
Some of us has boring jobs we do not wanna go to in the morning...

Thursday is going to be the big day.

s7ryf3925pivug · 27-02-2018 09:48PM

El Weirdo wrote: »

If it's the stuff I saw in Lidl yesterday, it won't last pissing time. That's just kindling.

No, split logs. They had kindling as well.

koumi · 27-02-2018 09:49PM

Briella Delightful Hazel wrote: »

How long would a bag of firewood last, while using a fire to heat a small room with mediocre insulation? (The bags they sell in lids, in case there is variation in size)

The power has gone here a couple of times when the weather is bad. We’ve a newborn so it is particularly important we can keep at least one room warm enough if the power goes.

bale of briquettes is your only friend, heat will radiate and coal will last longer. Big bag of blocks would be nice too but not as much heat. Different if you're using a stove but on an open fire briquettes will help keep the heat going and fire last longer.

MonkieSocks · 27-02-2018 09:59PM

murpho999 wrote: »

Thursday is going to be the big day.

But that's the Day after Tomorrow.

What's forcast for the Day after the Day after Tomorrow?

Dakota Dan · 27-02-2018 10:00PM

murphyebass wrote: »

Yeah a LOT of people seem to think it should have all kicked off today.

Read the forecast people. Thursday and Friday is where it’s at.

www.yr.no

2 days? We're doomed.

Dakota Dan · 27-02-2018 10:01PM

optogirl wrote: »

I'll be up and out at 6 myself. I just don't feel the need to admonish a man for being retired.

Aren't you marvelous

koumi · 27-02-2018 10:03PM

The snow brings out the heroes in us

dodderangler · 27-02-2018 10:04PM

Brennan's batch loaf for sale.
1200 quid or nearest offer

Dakota Dan · 27-02-2018 10:10PM

Back in the 70's we had plenty snow and everyone survived. Many people had no fridges, freezers etc, cars were back wheel drive so crap to drive in snow. No warnings and everyone coped. snow was up to a foot deep and drifts up to 4 feet. Are people nowadays gone soft?

s7ryf3925pivug · 27-02-2018 10:12PM

koumi wrote: »

bale of briquettes is your only friend, heat will radiate and coal will last longer. Big bag of blocks would be nice too but not as much heat. Different if you're using a stove but on an open fire briquettes will help keep the heat going and fire last longer.

Both sold out anywhere I’ve looked. Just got some fire-bags and a trolleyful of wood

Jim Bob Scratcher · 27-02-2018 10:12PM

Some nasty looking clouds out there tonight

cinnamony · 27-02-2018 10:30PM

murpho999 wrote: »

Thursday is going to be the big day.

So I still have to go tomorrow. Fiddlesticks!

CelticRambler · 27-02-2018 10:45PM

elbyrneo wrote: »

I have a critical decision. Make 3x kids lunches for school tomorrow now? Will it be wasted if I make now and schools close. Will I be too lazy later this eve and end up rushing tmw am, if schools open.

Did you make them?

Probably too late now, but I'd have just decided to let the children stay at home. Best lesson they could ever learn: the world won't stop turning if you miss one day of school because Mother Nature's having a bad day. :rolleyes:

4068ac1elhodqr · 27-02-2018 10:48PM

There could be a Holywood movie in this weeks image somewhere, how about:
'Euro-polar-flip-ping-eck' - just when you thought it was safe to wear speedos in santa ponsa

murpho999 · 27-02-2018 10:54PM

MonkieSocks wrote: »

But that's the Day after Tomorrow.

What's forcast for the Day after the Day after Tomorrow?

After the hurricane passes and the dust cloud clears from the earthquake it will be a balmy 32 degrees with a long term heatwave forecast but bringing about a serious risk of flooding.

endacl · 27-02-2018 11:18PM

Dakota Dan wrote: »

Back in the 70's we had plenty snow and everyone survived. Many people had no fridges, freezers etc, cars were back wheel drive so crap to drive in snow. No warnings and everyone coped. snow was up to a foot deep and drifts up to 4 feet. Are people nowadays gone soft?

They have access to the internet these days. So, if everybody says it's a potential disaster, it is.

Until it isn't, of course...

Ursummupet · 27-02-2018 11:22PM

Can't wait for the destructive snow and blizzards.

Is 3cm of snow life threatening? Only I have no will made since the last met warning.

Joeseph Balls · 27-02-2018 11:26PM

I'm catching a flight at 6 am Thursday morn, going to miss it all

CelticRambler · 27-02-2018 11:29PM

Joeseph Balls wrote: »

I'm catching a flight at 6 am Thursday morn, going to miss it all

Ah, you might get lucky - the blizzard will hit just after you get to the airport and you can watch it all through the windows of the departure lounge ... for three days!

Doctors room ghost · 27-02-2018 11:31PM

Just home and can confirm there isn’t a crust of bread left in SuperValu Loughrea.its an ill wind that doesn’t blow some good I suppose.
Pat the baker is sitting at home in front of a roaring fire licking his greasy chops after a big feed of steak and bread rolls,counting the days takings.go on the pat.

Harry Palmr · 27-02-2018 11:34PM

I just went outside to yell at snowflakes.

Hande hoche! · 27-02-2018 11:42PM

Doctors room ghost wrote: »

Just home and can confirm there isn’t a crust of bread left in SuperValu Loughrea.its an ill wind that doesn’t blow some good I suppose.
Pat the baker is sitting at home in front of a roaring fire licking his greasy chops after a big feed of steak and bread rolls,counting the days takings.go on the pat.

Sure he's made a lot of dough.

riffmongous · 27-02-2018 11:42PM

Deleted User wrote: »

The roads wont be impassable if there is extremely hot summer weather ?? How is this even relevant?

That's not what I meant at all, I was referring to the overreaction that seems to be happening in Ireland now for every weather event

4068ac1elhodqr · 27-02-2018 11:44PM

Not saying it's a polar flip, but it looks like a polar flip.

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