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

shamrock55 · 02-03-2018 12:07AM

Nice bit of snow here in bantry in last couple of hrs, first snow of the day,very small light flakes almost glass like at the moment, very calm too with not even the slightest breeze

Paddycrumlinman · 02-03-2018 12:07AM

Calibos wrote: »

compsys wrote: »

It feels like you're over exaggerating. You just need to relax a bit.

I'm right beside the sea too in Monkstown and it's been "crappy ice pellets" for the past three hours also.

However, when I look out closely at the road and the cars I can see that it's definitely leading to accumulations. Even if "proper" snow didn't arrive at all tonight I'd say the level of accumulations would be quite high.

Also, if you look close enough, you'll see that it is (very fine) snow that's falling. Admittedly it would be nice to see a few big, proper flakes falling. But this is Ireland after all and we're beside the sea and it's already into spring.

The wind alone would almost warrant a warning at this stage.

I'm not complaining about warning levels or anything like that. Simply frustrated at literally zero accumulation in my corner of Bray after 3 hours of this on top of frustration at that damn easterly wind shift meaning we only got 5cm on Tuesday night and nothing at all on Wednesday.

I genuinely am going to take a xanax now LOL

I feel ya man, when growing up in Dublin as a kid it pissed me off a whole lot that snow was all around me and nothing where I was at times and vice versa like now for you. Things like the Isle of Man Shadow can simple make it bypass where you are at, its brutal, but at least, if you work, you hopefully got a day or two of work.

aurora 527 · 02-03-2018 12:07AM

spookwoman wrote: »

bigger flakes starting to appear now mixed with the pellets
checked the waterfordweather page and temp is dropping along with dew point

No expert but from what the experts on the tech discussion thread were saying it seems like the warm front ahead of Emma is passing over and we may get into the good stuff...not complaining mind you, have over a foot of snow and easy over two in drifts against fences and shed in the garden from today...
Cant wait to see what could be added to it tonight...
Waterford..

actaphobia · 02-03-2018 12:07AM

JJayoo wrote: »

Could imagine a lot of roof damage if we get this metre of snow. Huge amount of weight

Most of it is blowing off - flat roofs maybe

lolo62 · 02-03-2018 12:07AM

Just heard some severe gusts for the first time there. Ballyfermot.

02-03-2018 12:07AM

Mahony0509 wrote: »

Teenager paralysed from the neck down after falling off a wall in Mayfield in Cork today. Was out with his father at 3pm, before the red warning came into force. His father collapsed at the scene from shock.

Jesus Christ

revelman · 02-03-2018 12:07AM

Gulf stream has taken a few days off.

ME temperatures recorded at 10pm

Malin Head: 2 degrees
Phoenix Park: 0
Cork Airport: -2
Sherkin Island: -1

cherryghost · 02-03-2018 12:07AM

After a brief thaw and some light snow, I saw now full on wet stuff. Visibility under 100m

Jimbob1977 · 02-03-2018 12:08AM

DaithiMa wrote: »

Dublin 15 taken by my sis. Can't believe I am stranded out West for this haha!! Hopefully we will get some action later

Does she have a pet owl?

sryanbruen · 02-03-2018 12:08AM

https://twitter.com/CarlowWeather/status/969348106277007360

spookwoman · 02-03-2018 12:08AM

aurora 527 wrote: »

No expert but from what the experts on the tech discussion thread were saying it seems like the warm front ahead of Emma is passing over and we may get into the good stuff...not complaining mind you, have over a foot of snow and easy over two in drifts against fences and shed in the garden from today...
Cant wait to see what could be added to it tonight...
Waterford..

Thats what i gather as well. road outside is full of snow so wont be moving anyways . more snow is no problem for me

Oneiric 3 · 02-03-2018 12:09AM

Think a short break from looking at bloody weather charts all day is on order with some great music with snow themed video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grVrDsqQdXc

Mullaghteelin · 02-03-2018 12:09AM

At sea level in Balbriggan its definitely been snow. Patches of snow cover that had melted during the day are white again. There are new LED streetlights outside and small snow grains clearly visible.
There have been blue flashes in the sky and reports of power outages in north county Dublin and coastal meath.
The wind is relentless, just constant noise.

Rougies · 02-03-2018 12:10AM

Crappy phone pic of the M50 from Firhouse pedestrian bridge about an hour ago. Snow is beginning to form deep drifts already. One side of the street could be completely bare ice while the other is at least 8 inches deep.

2010 was awesome but it was "Disney snow" compared to what's just beginning to unfold now. It feels ominous out there tonight.

ibarelycare · 02-03-2018 12:10AM

NMB wrote: »

Dublin 6 we have lift off and if I walk 12 meters over a bridge so does Dublin 8 !!

C'mon Dublin 12! You can do it!

d'Oracle · 02-03-2018 12:11AM

Tilikum17 wrote: »

Looking for some advice please,

We live in Galway city. Looking outside now, the snow on the road is pretty bad. My wife is working out in Connemara tomorrow morning (Madra). I’ve told her no way is she driving out there as it’s not safe.

She’s said the red warning is to lift at 6am here.

Surely it’s not safe to drive out there?

Just wait and make the call in the morning.

stevenup7002 · 02-03-2018 12:11AM

jo06555 wrote: »

Becoming bit more unsettled Waterford city

That'll be this big band hitting the south coast now, I assume?

nino1 · 02-03-2018 12:11AM

Anyone have a link to the radar?

hmmm · 02-03-2018 12:11AM

Tilikum17 wrote: »

She’s said the red warning is to lift at 6am here.

Surely it’s not safe to drive out there?

The red level I think is primarily there because of the blizzard, which would mean vicious driving conditions of low visibility, high winds and slippery roads. There could also be a few trees down, obscured by drifts of snow.

Tomorrow at 6am the high winds and blizzard may have passed, but the roads will still be dangerous with snow and ice. "Not safe" depends on your wifes confidence in those types of conditions.

BorneTobyWilde · 02-03-2018 12:11AM

Kadence Gifted Tether wrote: »

I better get at least 12 deep inches before I hit the hay tonight or il be fierce cross tomorrow am

No hope, unless you live next door to a pornstar.

ibarelycare · 02-03-2018 12:11AM

Kadence Gifted Tether wrote: »

I better get at least 12 deep inches before I hit the hay tonight or il be fierce cross tomorrow am

Heh...

MJohnston · 02-03-2018 12:11AM

FizzleSticks wrote: »

When I'm too lazy to stand up and look outside I have a look at this.

https://www.earthcam.com/world/ireland/dublin/?cam=templebar

Just as I was watching it, some drunk fella toppled over in the snow.

dharma200 · 02-03-2018 12:12AM

Tilikum17 wrote: »

Looking for some advice please,

We live in Galway city. Looking outside now, the snow on the road is pretty bad. My wife is working out in Connemara tomorrow morning (Madra). I’ve told her no way is she driving out there as it’s not safe.

She’s said the red warning is to lift at 6am here.

Surely it’s not safe to drive out there?

I am pretty much sure however much the doggos need her its not worth risking her life. If you cant see the road its not for driving on. Madra dont need any more desperate drama after the van incident, tell her she could cause them more hurt than good by trying to get there.

fritzelly · 02-03-2018 12:12AM

Tilikum17 wrote: »

Looking for some advice please,

We live in Galway city. Looking outside now, the snow on the road is pretty bad. My wife is working out in Connemara tomorrow morning (Madra). I’ve told her no way is she driving out there as it’s not safe.

She’s said the red warning is to lift at 6am here.

Surely it’s not safe to drive out there?

The red alert is for weather conditions, just because its lifted doesn't suddenly mean roads are safe to drive on

sean555 · 02-03-2018 12:12AM

Tilikum17 wrote: »

Looking for some advice please,

We live in Galway city. Looking outside now, the snow on the road is pretty bad. My wife is working out in Connemara tomorrow morning (Madra). I’ve told her no way is she driving out there as it’s not safe.

She’s said the red warning is to lift at 6am here.

Surely it’s not safe to drive out there?

Forecasted lots of snow for Connemara tonight and the red warning may well get extended so best not to drive.

02-03-2018 12:12AM

Tilikum17 wrote: »

Looking for some advice please,

We live in Galway city. Looking outside now, the snow on the road is pretty bad. My wife is working out in Connemara tomorrow morning (Madra). I’ve told her no way is she driving out there as it’s not safe.

She’s said the red warning is to lift at 6am here.

Surely it’s not safe to drive out there?

I was driving an hour ago for an hour and it was fine, how good a driver is she?

Paddycrumlinman · 02-03-2018 12:12AM

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

Kadence Gifted Tether wrote: »

That's exactly what it like outside my gaf, it's rain

Go outside. If it was rain it would melt any snow.

Freezing rain

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freezing_rain

irish_stevo815 · 02-03-2018 12:12AM

cml387 wrote: »

Still awaiting snow apocalypse here in Clonmel. Very light dusting, enough to cover a small matchstick. It's not actually snowing at all at the moment.

In Ardfinnan there has been "light dusting " for the last 2 hours and it has covered up everything that was scraped up or brushed off today. It's definitely a deeper accumulation of snow on the ground.

Royal Legend · 02-03-2018 12:13AM

Have we missed it here in Waterford City, no Blizzard, no heavy snow since this morning, about 2" maximum??????

aidanodr · 02-03-2018 12:13AM

Mahony0509 wrote: »

Teenager paralysed from the neck down after falling off a wall in Mayfield in Cork today. Was out with his father at 3pm, before the red warning came into force. His father collapsed at the scene from shock.

Cork teen in critical condition after freak snow accident

A teenager is in critical condition in hospital in Cork tonight after a freak weather-related accident on the northside of city.

There are fears the young man, who suffered an horrific neck injury, may be paralysed from the neck down.

The incident occurred in the Mayfield area around 3pm - before the 4pm red weather alert kicked in and from when people were advised to stay indoors.

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