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

lillielad · 01-03-2018 12:30AM

Since it's a red alert all over the country will on colleges and schools be open?

aidanodr · 01-03-2018 12:30AM

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1823316591294064&set=gm.2094751264087589&type=3&theater

#CorkFloods A tidal flood warning has been issued for #CorkCity over the next few days. Image: Eoin English/Examiner.

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When it rains it pours ... for CORK, Literally. This on top of snow and ice melting etc. Oh Joy!

lolokeogh · 01-03-2018 12:49AM

wooow we are getting one serious belt of snow here in swords,the ground is as it was this morning,and tonight we got a lot more,looking out now its like a blizzard,i will wake up to a serious pile of snow tomorrow..

cnocbui · 01-03-2018 12:51AM

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

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

lillielad wrote: »

Since it's a red alert all over the country will on colleges and schools be open?

AFAIK, schools won't open with a red alert in effect. All schools in Munster are closed till Monday.

lolokeogh · 01-03-2018 12:51AM

that is one serious amount of snow falling there

lolokeogh · 01-03-2018 12:55AM

strange when ya see te snow gathering on the window glass,i cant see out the windows,its serious ****

cnocbui · 01-03-2018 01:11AM

I live up a hill. There is a slightly steeper than average bit of road just before my house. A couple of hours ago I heard a fairly constant car engine sound outside, with a bit of revving. Looked outside and there was a car that couldn't make it and find traction. Before I could put on clothes to go out and see if there was any way to assist, they had decided to back down the hill.

I have been in that situation once myself and would have been having kittens at the thought of what might happen if the car started to slide.

I dug around in the shed and found a pot of de-icing salt I bought in lidl about 8 years ago and had a go sprinkling some of it on the obvious ice that had caused the problem.

I just went and had a look and there is now a good stretch of exposed road surface so it looks to have done the trick. -5° C with a bit of a breeze - brrrr!

uck51js9zml2yt · 01-03-2018 01:13AM

It's now a nationwide red warning and all schools are closed for the rest of the week.

damo80 · 01-03-2018 01:31AM

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.

Pour warm water on it and shake the gas bottle. Same thing happened me today

gozunda · 01-03-2018 01:40AM

Do not put out the cat ...

SweetCaliber · 01-03-2018 01:54AM

lillielad wrote: »

Since it's a red alert all over the country will on colleges and schools be open?

Can 99.9% guarantee they will be by morning, dept of education shut all in Munster and Leinster till Monday due to red alert, can imagine they will do the same early in the morning for the remainder of schools.

Sam Quentin · 01-03-2018 02:25AM

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.

WAIT A MINUTE

Surely the gas hasn't frozen ,and don't go near it with a hair-dryer!?

uck51js9zml2yt · 01-03-2018 02:26AM

Don't forget, this all has to melt at some stage

Greysquirel09 · 01-03-2018 02:33AM

damo80 wrote: »

Pour warm water on it and shake the gas bottle. Same thing happened me today

Yes place it in a bath of warm water.

Elmer Blooker · 01-03-2018 02:40AM

blowing a gale and the air temperature at -4.4c , we are now entering penetrating frost pipe bursting territory.

up for anything · 01-03-2018 02:52AM

Where did the wind come from all of a sudden in Kilkenny town? It didn't seem so windy earlier. Is this Emma showing her fangs already?

Dank Janniels · 01-03-2018 02:53AM

Question- has any1 bought them yaktrax or any other brand of ice crampon thingys? They are all up in the onscreen ads the past few days! Cheap enough too.
Might buy a pair to have again or would they be a waste?

4068ac1elhodqr · 01-03-2018 02:53AM

Serious, life-threatening conditions tomorrow 'tis pretty much a curfew from 4pm Thursday due to 'blizzard whiteout'.

There's even a red flashing symbol for the current nationwide red warning on RTE's webpage

alta stare · 01-03-2018 07:59AM

aurora 527 wrote: »

And still snowing in Waterford with nothing showing on ME radar!

Are the conditions bad there? Im not too sure whether it is worth my drive to work or not. Id have to travel just over 60km to get into Watrford.

adox · 01-03-2018 08:05AM

Up for work as no word from them about shutting. Looking out the indie here in Rush looks okish but have to drive to Blanchatdstown. Anyone in that area let me know if it’s bad there?

erica74 · 01-03-2018 08:07AM

alta stare wrote: »

Are the conditions bad there? Im not too sure whether it is worth my drive to work or not. Id have to travel just over 60km to get into Watrford.

I'm just outside Waterford City and the roads are quite bad. I have decided I'm not driving anywhere today but I think if you're sensible and safe and know how to drive in this weather, you should be fine.

As the poster below says - don't forget to factor in getting home later on.

aurora 527 · 01-03-2018 08:07AM

alta stare wrote: »

Are the conditions bad there? Im not too sure whether it is worth my drive to work or not. Id have to travel just over 60km to get into Watrford.

We have had over three inches overnight, personally I wouldn't not when you have to travel that distance.. will you be able to get home again later even if you can get in? Saying on local radio to stay put unless absolutely necessary...still snowing here now

igCorcaigh · 01-03-2018 08:09AM

I would say travel for critical workers only. But that's just my opinion.

alta stare · 01-03-2018 08:13AM

erica74 wrote: »

I'm just outside Waterford City and the roads are quite bad. I have decided I'm not driving anywhere today but I think if you're sensible and safe and know how to drive in this weather, you should be fine.

As the poster below says - don't forget to factor in getting home later on.

Thanks for that. I dont mind driving in the snow i just think it may not be worth it.

igCorcaigh · 01-03-2018 08:15AM

alta stare wrote: »

Thanks for that. I dont mind driving in the snow i just think it may not be worth it.

Public being advised to stay indoors from 4pm. I would err on the side of caution.

alta stare · 01-03-2018 08:15AM

aurora 527 wrote: »

We have had over three inches overnight, personally I wouldn't not when you have to travel that distance.. will you be able to get home again later even if you can get in? Saying on local radio to stay put unless absolutely necessary...still snowing here now

Cheers thanks. Yeah later on is my worry. I have the option to take it off so i might just do that.

aurora 527 · 01-03-2018 08:15AM

alta stare wrote: »

Thanks for that. I dont mind driving in the snow i just think it may not be worth it.

Report of people not being able to drive at more than 20mph as losing grip ice underneath... hope that helps... be safe

erica74 · 01-03-2018 08:16AM

alta stare wrote: »

Thanks for that. I dont mind driving in the snow i just think it may not be worth it.

My concern would be later on, particularly if you're going to be on the road between 3pm and 6pm because I would imagine it'll be pretty hairy during those hours and then, whatever those hours bring, could leave the roads in shite.

alta stare · 01-03-2018 08:18AM

aurora 527 wrote: »

Report of people not being able to drive at more than 20mph as losing grip ice underneath... hope that helps... be safe

Oh really? I wont be going anywhere so.

alta stare · 01-03-2018 08:21AM

erica74 wrote: »

My concern would be later on, particularly if you're going to be on the road between 3pm and 6pm because I would imagine it'll be pretty hairy during those hours and then, whatever those hours bring, could leave the roads in shite.

Yeah i would of been due to travel again at 6. Ill do the sensible thing by staying put.

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

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