Winter 2019/2020 - General Discussion

Billcarson · 21-12-2019 03:02PM

Gonzo wrote: »

in the 80s the reverse usually happened, you could often bank on seeing frost or snow during the Christmas holidays once the big day itself was over. In fairness there has been very little mild here since October with temperatures in the single digits most of the time.

For example between xmas day 85 and new yrs was very frosty if I recall.

Billcarson · 21-12-2019 03:08PM

esposito wrote: »

I well believe it Gonzo. Even as a kid in the mid 90s in particular I remember some very cold frosty conditions between Christmas and New Years. That seems to be too much to ask for nowadays.

Fingers and everything else crossed that these mild conditions won’t last long and we’ll be into a much colder pattern change just after New Years Day.

When it comes to the 90s, between xmas 92 and new yrs comes to mind for frosty weather and of course xmas 95, xmas 96 being a less cold version of 95 but chilly.

Logan Roy · 21-12-2019 03:25PM

Gonzo wrote: »

after some cool weather on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, looks like it's going to turn mild or exceptionally mild for at least a week. Temperatures could peak at 3 or 4C above normal around New Years which could get values on the ground to 13 or 14C. Some of the runs are going for +13 uppers over us which is very high for this time of the year.

If high pressure was to set up, this would still show a very mild temperature but on the ground inversion along with frosty nights would lower the daytime temperature significantly. Thankfully it doesn't look as wet as recent months, there will still be some rain or showers but the intense deluges look like they are over. Temperatures lower after New Years Day returning to more normal values.

There’s very little chance of it being 13/14 degrees the same way if it was snow there wouldn’t be much chance.

Gonzo · 21-12-2019 03:40PM

Logan Roy wrote: »

There’s very little chance of it being 13/14 degrees the same way if it was snow there wouldn’t be much chance.

I wouldn't discount it. We often get 13C in the winter. Most of last winter was in the 12 and 13C range, we hit close to 18C in February which was exceptional so anythings possible. I don't think 13C or 14C in December is unusual unless it carries on for weeks.

Mortelaro · 21-12-2019 04:20PM

Currently 4.8c in Arklow

https://twitter.com/Arklowweather/status/1208400920289169409?s=19

Meteorite58 · 21-12-2019 08:10PM

Biggest gust so far of 173 km/h in Punta de Estaca de Bares . Huge winds there that last 7 hours or so.

Big electrical Storms also moving through Biscay

Gaoth Laidir · 21-12-2019 08:56PM

That station is Spain's Malin Head. The anemometer is located what looks like more than 10 metres above the lighthouse, which itself is on a headland 80 m amsl. Other stations in the area are reporting speeds way lower than that.

But it's still a very impressive speed for a non-convective system in that area.

Meteorite58 · 21-12-2019 09:04PM

Yeah, very exposed there.

Getting up over 100km/h along the coast of France , 120 km/h Cape Ferret

Gaoth Laidir · 21-12-2019 09:31PM

That station had a slightly stronger gust of 177 km/h during the next hour, at 18.40Z, just after the analysis below. The strongest gradient right in that area.

Jimbob1977 · 21-12-2019 09:39PM

Dense fog in Limerick.

About 3c

Gaoth Laidir · 21-12-2019 09:43PM

It's been a pretty windy day there. Mean winds above 100 km/h since 1 pm.

Say my name · 22-12-2019 10:09AM

So all eyes are now on this potential storm hitting Ireland on Christmas night and Stephens day.

Mt has it on his daily forecast and Met Eireann had it on their televised forecast as one that should be kept an eye on.

Goldfinch8 · 22-12-2019 12:47PM

A few passing light showers in central Mayo this morning with a couple of bonus rainbows added in. Nice to see blue in the sky also and glimpse the heavens again after the fog and mist of the past few days. A blackbird and a thrush have been busily working the lawn here the past few hours. Not a bad December morning at all.
6c.

km79 · 22-12-2019 01:45PM

Great day

Captain Snow · 22-12-2019 02:39PM

Grand stretch in the evening......:P

Hooter23 · 24-12-2019 12:02AM

The woman on bbc weather wearing a jumper thats says OH! ...for some reason:rolleyes::pac:

Graces7 · 24-12-2019 10:38AM

Just ventured out for turf and a wilder, wetter, darker. drizzlier morning there never was. Brrrr! The glass panel on the door is trekked with slug slime.

Dark the air, dayless the sky, drab the ocean.

Darkest before the Day

Logan Roy · 24-12-2019 10:50AM

Another wet morning in Cork, when will the endless rain stop

Hooter23 · 24-12-2019 11:05AM

Suppose to be quite sunny today according to the forecast last night...might take time to brighten up though this time of year

Billcarson · 24-12-2019 11:19AM

Dull here with some light rain. Second half of the week looks dull with a sw airstream taking over. Turgid stuff.

SleetAndSnow · 24-12-2019 11:19AM

Lashed out of the heavens at about 3am this morning in cork city, woke me up! Was v heavy.

Goldfinch8 · 24-12-2019 11:46AM

A really pleasant morning in this part of Mayo after last night's rain. Some lovely patches of sunlight illuminating the nearby hills. Little or no breeze here this morning adding a gentle softness to the day. 6c.

km79 · 24-12-2019 12:00PM

Goldfinch8 wrote: »

A really pleasant morning in this part of Mayo after last night's rain. Some lovely patches of sunlight illuminating the nearby hills. Little or no breeze here this morning adding a gentle softness to the day. 6c.

Yep lovely morning again

Gonzo · 24-12-2019 12:01PM

still damp here in Meath after a wet night. Feeling chilly.

SleetAndSnow · 24-12-2019 12:05PM

https://twitter.com/CarlowWeather/status/1209381980254736384?s=19

Graces7 · 24-12-2019 01:37PM

Restless and moody out here. Sudden sunlight, then dark clouds and violent deluges. Bitterly cold winds. Evanescent cloudscapes

West Mayo offshore island

Oscar Bravo · 24-12-2019 03:07PM

A dry bright and mild Christmas eve here in Castlebar. Feeling pleasant in the sun.

Rock Lesnar · 24-12-2019 03:11PM

Gonzo wrote: »

still damp here in Meath after a wet night. Feeling chilly.

Yeah feels fairly chilly alright, sun is out now

Storm 10 · 24-12-2019 03:14PM

Beautiful day in Galway

Carol25 · 25-12-2019 12:34AM

A very Happy Christmas to all on here! Special thanks to those who take their time to give their analysis & observations of weather models particularly in relation upcoming weather events. Hope you all enjoy tmrw no matter what the weather brings.

Winter 2019/2020 - General Discussion

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