Snowmagedagain

SidekickSimon · 01-03-2018 06:15PM

"its too cold for snow" is a phrase I used to hear a bit

SidekickSimon · 01-03-2018 06:17PM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Because lots of roads are not safe to drive on and there is no public transport.

It's called foresight.

Its also called complete overreaction from politicians and the media. They are all so scared that they might be blamed for doing too little that they go way too far :mad:

andekwarhola · 01-03-2018 06:19PM

Shurimgreat wrote: »

Speed had very little to do with it. If you brake in those conditions at 50kph or 10kph the results will be similar. You will skid out of control.

The faster you're driving, it's more likely you'll have to brake.

Dev84 · 01-03-2018 06:19PM

SidekickSimon wrote: »

Its also called complete overreaction from politicians and the media. They are all so scared that they might be blamed for doing too little that they go way too far :mad:

When was the last time we had an event if this magnitude with snow like this?

There is an immediate danger. They are mitigating the risk.

Clickbait · 01-03-2018 06:20PM

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Snow only forms within a certain temp range, it can be too cold to snow as the air will be too dry.

It doesn't explain why I'm not feeling the cold.

ShooterSF · 01-03-2018 06:20PM

James 007 wrote: »

That's bad form, on the other hand could you give me a hot one.

Dev84 wrote: »

All bars here in maynooth are open as far as i know. Crazy stuff.

I do get it though; everyone is off and we do often play the role of community hub. I'm in this industry because I love seeing people enjoy themselves and like to play a part in it but yesterday I was still trying to get people who live near the pub out at one AM because it was like a Saturday night. I had whats usually a 15 minute drive home on some dinky back roads still to face, certain that others in my trade faced much worse and we are all guilty of losing our empathy with a few drinks on us.

I'd hope those bars have live in staff or something if opening late tonight!

Birneybau wrote: »

Name and shame

When I find some new work maybe

I have had some terrible bosses in my life who hasn't? And some amazing ones! But these are a different breed of human and for the sake of my general optimistic view of my fellow human beings I'm going to have to extricate myself before I find myself a bitter cynical old man

Skylinehead · 01-03-2018 06:20PM

BillyBobBS wrote: »

Looking outside if anything the snow is beginning to thaw.

In negative temperatures, where it's still snowing?

Mister Vain · 01-03-2018 06:20PM

The couple from Miami on TV3 were hilarious. They are here on their honeymoon.

gadgiemagoo · 01-03-2018 06:20PM

SidekickSimon wrote: »

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Because lots of roads are not safe to drive on and there is no public transport.

It's called foresight.

Its also called complete overreaction from politicians and the media. They are all so scared that they might be blamed for doing too little that they go way too far :mad:

Wish they showed same foresight during the Banks collapse - they make sure we're all safe now if ye have a home to be in by 4pm.

JP Liz V1 · 01-03-2018 06:21PM

Stay safe and warm y'all

Ursummupet · 01-03-2018 06:21PM

The amount of people who missed work today needlessly must be in the thousands.
So long as it's taken out of their annual leave they might learn not to believe the scaremongering that goes on in the future.

Alf Veedersane · 01-03-2018 06:23PM

SidekickSimon wrote: »

Its also called complete overreaction from politicians and the media. They are all so scared that they might be blamed for doing too little that they go way too far :mad:

You do realise they have to make decisions for the country and not just where you are?

And is it only am overreaction cos nothing had happened...which would be because they took the action they did?

What would you be doing anyway that you seem so put out?

Christy42 · 01-03-2018 06:26PM

SidekickSimon wrote: »

Its also called complete overreaction from politicians and the media. They are all so scared that they might be blamed for doing too little that they go way too far :mad:

Yes there is no public transport for two days. That is not way too far. That is a minor issue in the grand scheme of things and pretty sure you are over reacting yourself. Work from for a day or two or get two days off. Not a big deal in the grand scheme of things. It seems to be getting mad over very little really.

Driving conditions are unsafe (yes you could crash any day but the are riskier today - the you could die any day argument is idiotic). We do not have the infrastructure to deal with it and keep roads clear (and yes many are icy right now). Sure it is OK right now with people being careful but you stick hundreds of tired motorists on the roads this evening and you are asking for accidents to happen.

You also add in how early it gets dark which increases risk and the fact that we don't want people getting stranded when it hits properly and you have good reason for early warnings.

Alf Veedersane · 01-03-2018 06:27PM

gadgiemagoo wrote: »

Wish they showed same foresight during the Banks collapse - they make sure we're all safe now if ye have a home to be in by 4pm.

Yeah, weather and banking are exactly the same.

MarkY91 · 01-03-2018 06:29PM

Clickbait wrote: »

Does anyone else find that it's not that cold with the snow? I have been colder without the snow.

Been saying this alot the past few days.

Also I was in Budapest in January. It was alot colder there but didn't feel like it. Got off the plane in Dublin airport to the usual wind, I wanted to hope back on board to snowy Budapest.

erica74 · 01-03-2018 06:29PM

Do people honestly think that in a few hours Met Eireann are going to say oh sorry lads, we got it all wrong, sure we don't know how to read any of those radar thingies, ignore us in future.

Yer Da sells Avon · 01-03-2018 06:31PM

BillyBobBS wrote: »

Looking outside if anything the snow is beginning to thaw.

It's not thawing. It's very dry and powdery and is being blown around, thus giving the impression that it is somehow thawing, despite temperatures being below zero all day.

In other news, these cows are small. Those cows are far away.

Harry Palmr · 01-03-2018 06:33PM

Yeah the thaw is on.

High Today
-0.6°C
17:12

:rolleyes:

Ursummupet · 01-03-2018 06:34PM

erica74 wrote: »

Do people honestly think that in a few hours Met Eireann are going to say oh sorry lads, we got it all wrong, sure we don't know how to read any of those radar thingies, ignore us in future.

I don't care whether they do or don't, people need to be personally responsible for their own decisions and stop hiding behind these weather alerts.
They're a joke and until such time as people keep heeding them they'll continue.
Having said that, work was a pure joy today as there was no one on the roads!!

Dev84 · 01-03-2018 06:36PM

Ursummupet wrote: »

I don't care whether they do or don't, people need to be personally responsible for their own decisions and stop hiding behind these weather alerts.
They're a joke and until such time as people keep heeding them they'll continue.
Having said that, work was a pure joy today as there was no one on the roads!!

You are obviously an employer.

The Rape of Lucretia · 01-03-2018 06:37PM

Deleted User wrote: »

went to Tesco Stillorgan and the place was like Christmas Eve. Queues everywhere, all the bread gone.

Let them eat cake.

Christy42 · 01-03-2018 06:39PM

Ursummupet wrote: »

I don't care whether they do or don't, people need to be personally responsible for their own decisions and stop hiding behind these weather alerts.
They're a joke and until such time as people keep heeding them they'll continue.
Having said that, work was a pure joy today as there was no one on the roads!!

The weather alerts are there to help people make an informed decision. No one is stopping you from going travelling. The same with businesses. No one is hiding behind them. Loving the edgy remarks as if there would not be chaos if there were thousands of cars on the road.

kneemos · 01-03-2018 06:39PM

Has become blizzardy in Wexford now in fairness.

murpho999 · 01-03-2018 06:40PM

Ursummupet wrote: »

The amount of people who missed work today needlessly must be in the thousands.
So long as it's taken out of their annual leave they might learn not to believe the scaremongering that goes on in the future.

You do realise if people had worked as normal then the rush hour would have been chaoitic as people travelling home in severe weather would have led to lots of accidents, injuries and possibly deaths.

Now, warnings have been given, with a stipulated time of 4, in advance of when the storm will hit so that most people are safely at home beforehand.

It's all about safety and that has to the utmost priority. People don't seem to get this though.

Panjandrums · 01-03-2018 06:40PM

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seachto7 · 01-03-2018 06:41PM

Nothing here yet in Malahide.

Mister Vain · 01-03-2018 06:47PM

My car is starting to look like a double decker with all the snow that has accumulated on it.

gadgiemagoo · 01-03-2018 06:51PM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

gadgiemagoo wrote: »

Wish they showed same foresight during the Banks collapse - they make sure we're all safe now if ye have a home to be in by 4pm.

Yeah, weather and banking are exactly the same.

Okaaaaaay so there were no predictions of the Banks losing the run of themselves? Excessive lending & borrowing? It came as a bolt from the blue?? :ermm:

Alf Veedersane · 01-03-2018 06:55PM

gadgiemagoo wrote: »

Okaaaaaay so there were no predictions of the Banks losing the run of themselves? Excessive lending & borrowing? It came as a bolt from the blue?? :ermm:

I think you got lost looking for a banking thread. This thread is about the weather event in Ireland.

gadgiemagoo · 01-03-2018 06:56PM

Mister Vain wrote: »

My car is starting to look like a double decker with all the snow that has accumulated on it.

Start with a blizzard & end up with a people carrier.

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