Severe Winter Weather: ESSENTIAL PREPARATIONS, TRAVEL ADVICE, DRIVING TIPS & CLOSURES

m17 · 28-02-2018 09:11PM

The m17 near tuam Co Galway 28/02/18

Reati · 28-02-2018 09:12PM

Mara Jealous Tenor wrote: »

The number #1 tip, for how to drive in a blizzard is:

... don't.

Completely.

If you don’t have a 4x4 with winter tires, snow chains just in case and have a urgent reason to be in the road it’s best to stay at home.

beauf · 28-02-2018 09:14PM

The M50 was bad during this evenings snow, the lanes disappeared, and it was very slippy on the fresh snow. Visibility was poor, ad I had problems with blocks of ice building up on the wipers, lifting them so they wouldn't clear the windscreen.

4068ac1elhodqr · 28-02-2018 09:19PM

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

Biblical scenes

With everyone breaking their 5,000 loafs of bread, and downing the red wine.

WoollyRedHat · 28-02-2018 09:38PM

markfla wrote: »

I have 4 family members and a load of friends and in-laws that were supposed to fly out to Vegas tomorrow also. Disappointed for them.

Too much of a gamble I guess.

SCOOP 64 · 28-02-2018 09:44PM

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

My employer says we will finish at 16:30 as normal. I have a 45min drive home. Limerick to cork. He seemed to be amused that I was worried about getting home. Any advice?

Any employee like this should be named and shamed.

cnocbui · 28-02-2018 09:45PM

Mara Jealous Tenor wrote: »

With everyone breaking their 5,000 loafs of bread, and downing the red wine.

There will be families living off bread and butter pudding and toast for weeks after the three days of snow have passed.

I feel so left out, I only bought one baguette yesterday with 4 in the house.

s15r330 · 28-02-2018 09:58PM

I wonder should I bite the bullet now and reschedule my flight outta Dub with Ryanair at 12.20 Friday.
Have accom booked for weekend and if I leave it any longer I'll be charged for it.

Be great if it went but I doubt it at this stage

Calmcookie84 · 28-02-2018 10:04PM

I’m supposed to be travelling to Newtown Mount Kennedy Co Wicklow tomorrow. I’m leaving from Midleton Co Cork at 8/9am via N25/M8/M7/M50/N11. Any idea if I should stay or go?

cnocbui · 28-02-2018 10:07PM

"I am just going outside and may be some time."

cnocbui · 28-02-2018 10:08PM

OmegaGene wrote: »

Ooooh Baguette
Very fancy lol
What’s wrong with the old sliced pan

Crust to bread ratio is all wrong.

Casualsingby · 28-02-2018 10:08PM

I'd advise every one to charge all their phones etc until the last minute so we can still get updates from the red areas tomorrow. Lots will lose power.

Wheeliebin30 · 28-02-2018 10:12PM

lillycakes2 wrote: »

Are we actually expecting a blizzard, like a snow storm? I work in the health service and I have to go to work. I am sick of hearing the while country is going to stop on Thursday from 4pm until fri 12 noon, what about all the people who cant stop and have to make journeys. The Taoiseach is not giving much information for those people only scaring the crap out of them. What can we expect Friday morning? (on a practical level)

How dare he warn people about their lives.

up for anything · 28-02-2018 10:14PM

markfla wrote: »

I have 4 family members and a load of friends and in-laws that were supposed to fly out to Vegas tomorrow also. Disappointed for them.

Sam Quentin wrote: »

I thought DAA(Dublin Airport Authority)was at least nearly prepared for this!?
Just disappointed for a family member heading to Vegas early tomorrow morning. British Airways..
Put back until Fri<<shir that won't happen either I'm guessing.

Ah no, my friend is due to go out tomorrow afternoon. I hope she makes it.

d'Oracle · 28-02-2018 10:14PM

lillycakes2 wrote: »

Are we actually expecting a blizzard, like a snow storm? I work in the health service and I have to go to work. I am sick of hearing the while country is going to stop on Thursday from 4pm until fri 12 noon, what about all the people who cant stop and have to make journeys. The Taoiseach is not giving much information for those people only scaring the crap out of them. What can we expect Friday morning? (on a practical level)

Yes.

Yes, you might have to go to work.
I'd hate to need to get a pregnant wife to hospital in a blizzard only to find it was closed cos of the blizzard.

People who don't work in essential public services however don't really need to be going out in a potential blizzard. The Taoiseach is advising people to avoid potentially serious weather conditions. What more information do you want?

MiaMaria · 28-02-2018 10:22PM

After all my preparation,my gas bottle is frozen, nearly full bottle as well. Its a gas bottle Flo Gas for Hob inside. A work mate said that it most be frozen Any ideas what can be done. Wrapped a jacket around it ,but nothing else i can think of, never happened before ( obviously in West Cork its never cold enough) and never knew it could happen. Had a quick look on goolge but nothing helpful.
Can you defrost it with a say a hairdryer . and would it be safe.

Meteorite58 · 28-02-2018 10:50PM

https://twitter.com/deric_hartigan/status/968586424768434177

maebee · 28-02-2018 10:51PM

4 of us are booked to fly Dublin - Edinburgh on Friday at 12.35, returning Monday 5th, for Edinburgh v Munster on Friday night (which probably won't go ahead now anyway). It's looking like we'll be spending the weekend at home with bread and wine:). Mail from Ryanair tonight:

"Dear Customer,

Due to the expected adverse weather conditions between 01st & 02nd March, Ryanair are allowing customers to move their flight free of charge.

Customers can move their flight up to 7 days forward, if you would like to avail of this option please click on the below link.

The easiest way to change your cancelled flight for free (subject to seat availability) is by retrieving your booking online:

Click Here To Change Flight

Ryanair would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused by these expected disruptions which is entirely outside of our control.

Ryanair Customer Service"

We can't "move our flight up to 7 days forward" for various reasons. No mention of refunds. We've also booked car parking at Dublin airport and car hire at Embra airport. The optimist in me is hanging on to see what tomorrow brings. Stay safe and warm everyone.

Daz_ · 28-02-2018 10:56PM

Zambian wrote: »

After all my preparation,my gas bottle is frozen, nearly full bottle as well. Its a gas bottle Flo Gas for Hob inside. A work mate said that it most be frozen Any ideas what can be done. Wrapped a jacket around it ,but nothing else i can think of, never happened before ( obviously in West Cork its never cold enough) and never knew it could happen. Had a quick look on goolge but nothing helpful.
Can you defrost it with a say a hairdryer . and would it be safe.

Does this have a regulator?try tapping it a bit . I’d say the issue lies there . I think gas has a very low freezing point so wouldn’t think it’s actually frozen

harr · 28-02-2018 11:00PM

Zambian wrote: »

After all my preparation,my gas bottle is frozen, nearly full bottle as well. Its a gas bottle Flo Gas for Hob inside. A work mate said that it most be frozen Any ideas what can be done. Wrapped a jacket around it ,but nothing else i can think of, never happened before ( obviously in West Cork its never cold enough) and never knew it could happen. Had a quick look on goolge but nothing helpful.
Can you defrost it with a say a hairdryer . and would it be safe.

Happened me before, snow got into the regulator and then froze....unclip it and a kettle of boiling water will sort it out.
Cover it then for rest of cold spell..

V1 · 28-02-2018 11:07PM

Its not actually frozen. I think it is in fact failing to boil - in other words, the liquid gas has got so cold that it is no longer turning to gas gas, if you know what I mean?

Daz may be on to something though, it could be a tiny bit of moisture frozen in the regulator but if its Butane, its also likely that it is too cold to gas. Happened to me (also in West Cork) in 2010. Changed to using propane and havent had any problems since although propane is not as readily available and you need a spanner to change the bottle.

Only suggestion I have is if you can take off the drum and bring it in to the house for a few hours to "warm up" and then wrap the thing up when you put it back outside.
Don't leave the bottle inside overnight or while the house is unattended and watch for a smell of gas and keep away from things like a fire etc.
There's a reason that gas bottles are fitted outside!

Heckler · 28-02-2018 11:11PM

absolutely covered here in cork (the Lough). Looks beautiful and no work till monday because of it !

:)

MiaMaria · 28-02-2018 11:16PM

Zambian wrote: »

After all my preparation,my gas bottle is frozen, nearly full bottle as well. Its a gas bottle Flo Gas for Hob inside. A work mate said that it most be frozen Any ideas what can be done. Wrapped a jacket around it ,but nothing else i can think of, never happened before ( obviously in West Cork its never cold enough) and never knew it could happen. Had a quick look on goolge but nothing helpful.
Can you defrost it with a say a hairdryer . and would it be safe.

Thanks to eveyone for the answer. Very helpful and panic over. Learning loads about weather and now gas bottles.

Purple Mountain · 28-02-2018 11:22PM

Heckler wrote: »

absolutely covered here in cork (the Lough). Looks beautiful and no work till monday because of it ! :)

If it's safe to and you are outside tomorrow morning, will you post a picture here?
I love the Lough.

Keith186 · 28-02-2018 11:23PM

Calmcookie84 wrote: »

I’m supposed to be travelling to Newtown Mount Kennedy Co Wicklow tomorrow. I’m leaving from Midleton Co Cork at 8/9am via N25/M8/M7/M50/N11. Any idea if I should stay or go?

Planning similar route to get home tomorrow. There's a yellow warning until noon for a good bit of my journey, hoping to get back by 3pm before the next red one kicks in an hour later.
They're main roads, so they should be cleared and gritted regularly and take it fairly handy in the bends. No travel warning against it yet from what I can see but check for updates before leaving and use vigilance when driving.

aidanodr · 01-03-2018 12:10AM

https://www.facebook.com/FlyCork/photos/a.704727646219594.1073741827.215464001812630/2335225613169781/?type=3&theater

Temporary camp beds have been provided at Cork Airport to assist passengers stranded overnight due to severe weather.

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rebeve · 01-03-2018 12:26AM

Bread now officially worth more than Bitcoin .

Spanish Eyes · 01-03-2018 12:27AM

Aaaaand the next recession awaits.

So many places closed down for TWO WHOLE DAYS. Jayzis,

The employer federation or whatever the feck they are called will be saying we have to reduce wages now. Was a tough snowfall for all our industries. Etc.

Meanwhile Public Sector off no bother. But then again we pay for that. Not that I begrudge anyone a couple of days off from this.

I just hope anyone who is affected is paid. End of.

cdsb46 · 01-03-2018 12:27AM

RobAMerc wrote: »

anyone willing to hazard a guess at the chances of my flight going tomorrow at 8.30am ?

Id hoped the calm night and lack of snow might help. I know later flights are defo cancelled already.

the irony is I am supposed to be going skiing.

If you are flying from Dublin Airport, I highly doubt it, live not that far from the airport and it is still bucketing down

_Whimsical_ · 01-03-2018 12:28AM

Red warning has gone nationwide, does that mean schools are shut?

Severe Winter Weather: ESSENTIAL PREPARATIONS, TRAVEL ADVICE, DRIVING TIPS & CLOSURES

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