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

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  • #1202
    sdanseo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭sdanseo


    mirrorwall14 wrote: »
    The traffic cams around the country showing that most of the main routes in the south east and east are snowed under or getting there. Stay off the roads if at all possible folks

    Gritting crews were stopping between 4 and 8pm from a few different reports.


  • #1203
    dharma200
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 998 ✭✭✭dharma200


    theredletter wrote: »
    No ideal but my OH is a 911 operator and paramedic... if you needed to you can 100% do it at home over the phone... that that this will happen but no one will die if it does.

    I had two babies on my bedroom floor, you dont have to tell me :)


  • #1204
    Surinam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 252 ✭✭Surinam


    Went for a short spin down the quays in Dublin CC, traction was zero in many places - worst road grip I've ever experienced in Dublin. These ice pellets are actually accumulating quickly.

    Poor bmw drivers getting stuck at traffic lights after having the gall to overtake in these conditions ;)


  • #1205
    Pherekydes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,247 ✭✭✭✭Pherekydes


    sdanseo wrote: »
    Gritting crews were stopping between 4 and 8pm from a few different reports.

    I saw a gritting crew on the N4 at Lucan at 9:30.


  • #1206
    pm1977x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,213 ✭✭✭pm1977x


    Ivy Faithful Bug wrote: »
    What area? that's not good

    Outages in Harold's Cross & most recently Rathfarnham judging by the powercheck map. Estimated restore time is 8pm tomorrow, presume that's just worst case?


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  • #1207
    sdanseo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭sdanseo


    Surinam wrote: »
    Went for a short spin down the quays in Dublin CC, traction was zero in many places - worst rosd grip I've ever experienced in Dublin. These ice pellets are actually accumulating quickly.

    Poor bmw drivers getting stuck at traffic lights after having the gall to overtake in these conditions ;)

    My BMW has been firmly parked since yesterday morning. Tried to get out of the estate and failed. I looked at the hill, thought about it, even thought about trying the snow socks...then thought better of it.

    Have since put about 50kg of stuff into the boot and the fuel tank is full so between that and the socks should be able to move in an emergency, but won't be trying unless absolutely needed.


  • #1208
    spookwoman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,059 ✭✭✭✭spookwoman


    https://twitter.com/TIITraffic/status/969368197588770816


  • #1209
    raven136
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,929 ✭✭✭raven136


    Newbridge to Naas road blocked by snow
    2 ambulances and one fire engine got stuck in road

    Road is now impassable

    Naas/ Newbridge full on blizzard and driving conditions are incredibly dangerous

    Anyone driving or attempting to drive an ordinary car in these conditions is insane

    This is everything they said and more


  • #1210
    fleet_admiral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,750 ✭✭✭fleet_admiral


    Tobinjl91 wrote: »
    worst thing about the blackout in D6 is I have no idea if its snowing or not now that the streetlamps are out :pac:

    Where? I'm very near tesco in Terenure but our electricity is on


  • #1211
    HelloMrSnowman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭HelloMrSnowman


    raven136 wrote: »
    Newbridge to Naas road blocked by snow
    2 ambulances and one fire engine got stuck in road

    Road is now impassable

    Naas/ Newbridge full on blizzard and driving conditions are incredibly dangerous

    Anyone driving or attempting to drive an ordinary car in these conditions is insane

    This is everything they said and more

    Was out around 11 o'clock in Newbridge, roads were horrible, luckily I was in a big 4x4 jeep but even still we slid the whole way around the town, about 3 cm's on the main street. In fairness we didn't meet anybody else, which is good because driving out in anything less than a 4x4 would be asking for a crash.

    Can't imagine what the roads will be like come daylight, hope nobody's planning on commuting.


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  • #1212
    um7y1h83ge06nx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,029 ✭✭✭um7y1h83ge06nx


    Read on the RTE news tracker that some idiots are trapped in their cars around Dublin. Gardai have told them to keep their engines running until emergency services get to them.

    You could never advise some people.


  • #1213
    OldMrBrennan83
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  • #1214
    Tom Cruises Left Nut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,048 ✭✭✭Tom Cruises Left Nut


    Anyone have any idea how to fix a flue fault on the heating ?

    Flue faces directly east so I suspect frozen fan or something


  • #1215
    DOCARCH
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,923 Mod ✭✭✭✭DOCARCH


    Tom Cruises Left Nut wrote: »
    Anyone have any idea how to fix a flue fault on the heating ?

    Was going to suggest you try Plumbing & Heating Forum....but I see you have.


  • #1216
    Tom Cruises Left Nut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,048 ✭✭✭Tom Cruises Left Nut


    DOCARCH wrote: »
    Was going to suggest you try Plumbing & Heating Forum....but I see you have.

    Cheers, and thanks for putting it in the right thread :)

    Once it calms down I can use a hair dryer straight down the flue, no chance of me being able to do it at the moment though !


  • #1217
    Skedaddle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 777 ✭✭✭Skedaddle


    Well, technically if you're a danger to yourself or others, you can be taken in for assessment.

    Attempting to sleep rough in those conditions, when you are being presented with much better alternatives, is really, really dangerous and unnecessarily so.


  • #1218
    Assetbacked
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,969 ✭✭✭Assetbacked


    When the power came back on in our apartment at 2am it has been making a loud buzzing noise, like an engine almost. No idea what this means and our management company are unlikely to be able to help today. Does anyone know whether this is serious and also how to fix it (if we turn off the electricity would that be the best bet until we get someone to come and look at it?). Thanks!


  • #1219
    greasepalm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,978 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    go around all your items as i had many things come on like sat boxes sauna and other stuff


  • #1220
    Assetbacked
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,969 ✭✭✭Assetbacked


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    What’s making the buzzing sound ?

    The fuse box. I went through the different switches and established one of them must be faulty from the power outage as the buzzing stopped when I switched it off. Luckily it’s only the power to one of the heaters so can definitely live without that.


  • #1221
    MICKEYG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 911 ✭✭✭MICKEYG


    Hi, should we be shovelling snow away from the sides of the house before the thaw?
    I have external insulation and an worried that water do a lot of damage.
    Thanks


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  • #1222
    josip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,774 ✭✭✭✭josip


    Might be an idea for anyone with a footpath outside their house in a wet snow area to clear a narrow path now before it freezes over tonight.
    Not much point doing this if you're in Kildare or a windy dry snow area.


  • #1223
    weatherfiend
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 550 ✭✭✭weatherfiend


    Guys, would any of you have a feeling about flights tomorrow morning? Hubby really needs to get to London if at all possible. Do you think it’ll be likely?


  • #1224
    theredletter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭theredletter


    Hi guys

    I am in an estate and the gates are all open and the roads are clear. It's a new estate though and we have no neighbours. I am in a bit of a slope and because of that there is thick snow behind my car making it inaccessible.

    Does anyone know what I should do, when to expect a thaw and whether i should just start digging? I have a few people depending on me right now and am alone with them.. so it's completely up to me.

    Thanks


  • #1225
    zoeemma95
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭zoeemma95


    Hey all! Got a flight scheduled to leave at 7.40 tomorrow from dublin airport, any tips on how to get there? Taxis seem overwhelmed so can't rely on that, Dublin coach is supposed to run at 4.15 tomorrow from dundrum but don't fully trust that either, is anyone heading out there from dundrum ish area that would be willing to carpool? :)


  • #1226
    zoeemma95
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭zoeemma95


    zoeemma95 wrote: »
    Hey all! Got a flight scheduled to leave at 7.40 tomorrow from dublin airport, any tips on how to get there? Taxis seem overwhelmed so can't rely on that, Dublin coach is supposed to run at 4.15 tomorrow from dundrum but don't fully trust that either, is anyone heading out there from dundrum ish area that would be willing to carpool? :)

    Alternatively does anyone know a good place to hitch there? :p


  • #1227
    busterp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 ✭busterp


    MICKEYG wrote: »
    Hi, should we be shovelling snow away from the sides of the house before the thaw?
    I have external insulation and an worried that water do a lot of damage.
    Thanks

    Would like to know this too so I can get a headstart on it if necessary


  • #1228
    messrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,853 ✭✭✭messrs


    I dont think i would risk relying on bus to be running that early in the morn, still snowing quiet heavy so id say it could be late morning / early afternoon before any public transport running. Have you been in touch with your airline? Is your flight still scheduled to go? Worst case scenario get taxi out there later tonight and sleep in airport - not ideal but at least you be there on time


  • #1229
    iamwhoiam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,248 ✭✭✭✭iamwhoiam


    https://www.fm104.ie/the-buzz/planning-on-driving-here-s-the-latest-on-dublin-r/

    Many roads still impassable so check before heading off


  • #1230
    La.de.da
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,010 ✭✭✭La.de.da


    busterp wrote: »
    Would like to know this too so I can get a headstart on it if necessary

    Me too.


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  • #1231
    greasepalm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,978 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    as its still snowing in places it may hamper emergency services with snow ploughs and gritters and large drifts with roads closed,keep checking news and forums for updates,maybe no flights from airport?


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