Winter 2022-23 - General Discussion

Billcarson · 12-01-2023 05:27PM

Will a few days next week end up being called a cold snap? Think the models today have looked better for cold weather next week. I'd be surprised if I don't at least see a few flakes next week . I'd say kermit is starting to twich a bit.........

.Donegal. · 12-01-2023 05:36PM

Doesn't sound like it’ll be a bad week in Cork rain wise

The wettest conditions are predicted for northern areas with a maximum of 79 mm at Finner, Co. Donegal. Conversely, the driest conditions are predicted for parts of the south with a total of just 6 mm at Cork Airport.

.Donegal. · 12-01-2023 06:11PM

Biggest gusts of today in the last 15 minutes.

Oscar Bravo · 12-01-2023 06:17PM

Strongest of the winds now up north with Malin Head gusting 61 knots (113 km/h) at 5pm

Billcarson · 12-01-2023 06:44PM

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Nice and cold.

esposito · 12-01-2023 06:53PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120099605#Comment_120099605

Good to see the Irish Sea temperatures have come down a bit also.

.Donegal. · 12-01-2023 06:53PM

https://twitter.com/metoffice/status/1613484203441590273/mediaViewer?currentTweet=1613484203441590273&currentTweetUser=metoffice

Video on the right has the worst of winds heading S then E across the country about now

adocholiday · 12-01-2023 07:12PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120099649#Comment_120099649

That sting in the tail of it there for Wicklow showing on the models since yesterday too. The strongest winds affecting this area aren't forecast until around midnight, Met Eireann saying 100kph gusts.

Oscar Bravo · 12-01-2023 07:13PM

A fair few faults out there

ascophyllum · 12-01-2023 10:06PM

Mace Head gusting over 100km for 11 hours straight now....is it the very flat location there with a body of water either side that lead to these high values? All day long, it has been higher than Belmullet, whereas with the position of this system you'd expect Belmullet to be recording higher speeds.

adocholiday · 12-01-2023 10:15PM

The winds have ramped up big time in the SE in the past hour or so. Absolutely wild out there but at least it isn't raining. Last time I remember winds this strong in the SE was Storm Barra just over a year ago

Oscar Bravo · 12-01-2023 10:20PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120100535#Comment_120100535

a wild spot on days like today

awec · 12-01-2023 10:38PM

Serious gusts in Wicklow now. TBH this at least as gusty as some of the named storms.

pnott · 12-01-2023 10:47PM

Very windy in Greystones, North Wicklow. Lights flashed twice. Neighbours bins are blowing around the place, windows rattling. Worst winds I have seen here for quite awhile.

DOCARCH · 12-01-2023 11:02PM

Gusting 55 knots atm in Greystones.

awec · 12-01-2023 11:05PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120100727#Comment_120100727

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120100822#Comment_120100822

Yea Greystones here too.

My bin flew down my garden a while ago. Been out to the garden 3 times to double check the patio furniture covers are secured! Will be going to Woodies at the weekend to buy more rope! 😁

Neddyusa · 12-01-2023 11:12PM

Going by noise alone (crude measure I know!) this is the worst we've had since maybe Ophelia.

highdef · 12-01-2023 11:21PM

Very strong breeze in Trim with gusts hitting gale force, perhaps the occasional force 9 severe gale force gust.

adocholiday · 12-01-2023 11:55PM

Met Eireann have upped the wind forecast by quite a bit now for South Wicklow. Mean winds of 50kph and gusts up to 100kph forecast now until 5am. Greystones until 9am by the looks of things. Quite a windy spell we've had the past few days will be glad to see the back of it.

I see there are some significant power outages too closer to the coast. Ashford and Kilcoole both with very large numbers affected.

awec · 13-01-2023 12:02AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120101091#Comment_120101091

Where are you seeing this?

adocholiday · 13-01-2023 12:08AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120101107#Comment_120101107

The wind or the power cut info?

Wind on Met Eireann's hour by hour breakdown and the powercut info on powercheck.ie

snowgal · 13-01-2023 12:10AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120100912#Comment_120100912

Yep and still going. Just outside there to the bins and it felt as gusty as I’ve felt here in a long time…

.Donegal. · 13-01-2023 05:25AM

Met office NI

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

A colder spell of weather with some clear or sunny spells but also some sleet or snow showers. Sharp frost.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Fri 13 Jan 2023

DOCARCH · 13-01-2023 06:43AM

Still very windy this morning in Greystones. Recent gust of 57 knots. Gust of 61 knots around 1am.

Gonzo · 13-01-2023 12:15PM

Met Eireann forecasting a mostly dry week to come here in Meath with very little in the way of rain or showers once we get tonight's rain out of the way and it will be most welcome.

.Donegal. · 13-01-2023 12:27PM

Yellow - Wind and Rain Warning for Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, Derry

Strong winds and heavy rain may cause disruption to travel.

Valid: 14:00 Saturday 14/01/2023 to 03:00 Sunday 15/01/2023

Billcarson · 13-01-2023 01:45PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120102376#Comment_120102376

I suppose its a classic toppler ,most of any precip in ulster. Dry for most with frosty nights before the Atlantic gets back in . Don't think we have had many topplers in recent winters . Wonder is the term ' toppler' just used on weather forums or would meteorologists use the term aswell? Don't think I've ever heard them use it.

.Donegal. · 13-01-2023 02:55PM

Status Yellow - Wind warning for Donegal

Met Éireann Weather Warning

Westerly winds will be very strong and gusty, especially near coasts and on high ground.

Valid: 12:00 Saturday 14/01/2023 to 22:00 Saturday 14/01/2023

.Donegal. · 13-01-2023 02:56PM

Winter Weather Advisory for Ireland

Turning cold across the country between Sunday evening and Thursday morning as an Arctic airflow becomes established, bringing sharp to severe frosts and icy stetches on roads and footpaths. Some showers of hail, sleet and snow are expected with the potential for freezing fog. Further updates to the advisory and warnings are expected in the coming days.

For winter weather preparation visit www.winterready.ie

Valid: 14:00 Friday 13/01/2023 to 12:00 Thursday 19/01/2023

pauldry · 13-01-2023 03:48PM

Just seen that. Time for a snow and ice thread or whatever. Next week we will have some nice pics if nothing else. Today is the last quiet day till the end of next week.

Tomorrow very wet and then Sunday showers turning wintry and Monday to Thursday wintry showersand frost.

Tuesday probably the best chance of widespread snow. 1 to 4c likely max minus 3 likely min.