Severe Weather Snow / Ice Weds 28 FEB ( Onwards ) READ MOD NOTE POST#1

sryanbruen · 01-03-2018 07:33PM

Safiri wrote: »

That's happened loads of times before though.

I know it has which is what made me confused of the post by Elmer.

BLIZZARD7 · 01-03-2018 07:34PM

The most insane forecast Ive ever seen, If correct this is our generations 1947/82 guys. I feel like its all a dream.

Daniel2590 · 01-03-2018 07:34PM

Very windy in D18 with fine snow falling (definitely not rain!), have about 1cm accumulation outside the backdoor from where it was cleared earlier but most of that has been in the last hour or so.

Keithchap · 01-03-2018 07:34PM

Tiny bits of ice here in D15, melts on contact with the skin.

damo80 · 01-03-2018 07:34PM

Pinch Flat wrote: »

Best weather forecast I’ve ever heard.

Really sense the urgency and epic-ness in her voice. Just short of saying lads this is gonna be mental!!

irishfeen · 01-03-2018 07:34PM

Amprodude wrote: »

Where?

SW of Mallow town.

Achasanai · 01-03-2018 07:34PM

jdcv94 wrote: »

It was sleety rain an hour ago in Wexford but it's snowing now and accumulating for the first time this week. It's on it's way Dublin folk.

Sleety rain in D14 as far as I can see (lamppost watching). Was wondering whether this was it for us, but hopefully it will start proper snowing soon. Fierce enough wind, though.

Minister wrote: »

I was out in it all day driving for work. I genuinely can't understand what the fuss has been. You just assess what's going on around you and act accordingly taking as few risks as possible; whilst at the same time being prepared and organised.

Storm hasn't hit, as far as I can tell. That's what the red warning is, well, warning against.

Minister wrote: »

Other countries don't make as much of a fuss and noise....... They just get on with it. Only ones carrying on as usual and without fuss appear to be farmers.

Other countries experience this type of event more frequently, and so are better prepared.

sdanseo · 01-03-2018 07:34PM

Zambian wrote: »

Ive never seen Siobhan on the RTE forecast. Never watch it as I get the daily forecast from M.T. but dear god it,I thought she was near hysterical,if I was an elderly person I would be scared witless. Very strange way of presenting the forecast. That of course is my own opinion.

She needs a hot whiskey after that one alright. Mental forecast. Absolutely epic.

aidanodr · 01-03-2018 07:35PM

The latest weather update from #Cork City Council #StormEmma

https://twitter.com/EoinBearla/status/969291219414257665

fritzelly · 01-03-2018 07:35PM

Heavy snow clouds moving up into south Dublin now - bring it on

jds0ur · 01-03-2018 07:35PM

Chong wrote: »

Not trolling , it’s raining in Swords, very fine drizzle 100% not snow.

Where in swords?

NufcNavan · 01-03-2018 07:35PM

Is the rte weather online yet?

jdcv94 · 01-03-2018 07:35PM

Not sure how reliable Sky News weather is but they shown a big patch of snow over Ireland in a diagonal line from Wexford to Sligo and stretching from Limerick to Louth still at 18:00 tomorrow.

Chong · 01-03-2018 07:35PM

sdanseo wrote: »

Mad. At airport 3km away, it's snow. Maybe freezing rain?

EIDW 011900Z 08030G40KT 3000 -SHSN SCT008 SCT018CB BKN020 M01/M03 Q0999 R10/610395 TEMPO 1500

I know , trust me big fan of snow and this whole story past few days but my living room window is sopping rain. Stuck the head out the front door and felt like drizzle to me .

KingdomRushed · 01-03-2018 07:35PM

Chong wrote: »

Not trolling , it’s raining in Swords, very fine drizzle 100% not snow.

Same as in Fairview. I thought it may be light snow but upon tactile investigation there is no doubt to me that it’s mostly rain.

SEPT 23 1989 · 01-03-2018 07:35PM

BLIZZARD7 wrote: »

The most insane forecast Ive ever seen, If correct this is our generations 1947/82 guys. I feel like its all a dream.

I think it might just be glad my kids are old enough to remember this

wakka12 · 01-03-2018 07:36PM

If a metre of wet snow is to fall on south dublin would there be any problems structurally with some buildings? Surely that would be an absolutely massive weight.

Loughc · 01-03-2018 07:36PM

Lashing rain in D13. That’s the end of the snow so.

dahat · 01-03-2018 07:36PM

With the warning extended till 6pm I wonder will the major supermarkets stay closed? Supplies are low especially chocolate and Coke!

pistolpetes11 · 01-03-2018 07:36PM

HelloMrSnowman wrote: »

Your thoughts on Newbridge tonight? Hasn't stopped snowing all day, and with those drifts its getting up to 3/4 feet in places, will this storm hit us straight on? Because we will literally be snowed in

I think this is a once in a lifetime event that we are going to witness , could be epic

Itssoeasy · 01-03-2018 07:36PM

Evil_g wrote: »

Ah here. That's definitely happened before. Surely?

If that's in relation to the "ice Day", Evelyn cusack seemed to define it as nowhere in Ireland got above freezing today.

Chong · 01-03-2018 07:36PM

jds0ur wrote: »

Where in swords?

Just before you head down to waterside Malahide, Mountgorry way

sdanseo · 01-03-2018 07:36PM

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BLIZZARD7 · 01-03-2018 07:37PM

Achasanai wrote: »

Sleety rain in D14 as far as I can see (lamppost watching). Was wondering whether this was it for us, but hopefully it will start proper snowing soon. Fierce enough wind, though.

Storm hasn't hit, as far as I can tell. That's what the red warning is, well, warning against.

Other countries experience this type of event more frequently, and so are better prepared.

In D14, It is pure powder snow and sub zero.