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  • #32
    Robwindstorm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 906 ✭✭✭Robwindstorm


    42 years ago tonight was the big blizzard of 82. Sorry about not being able to master posting the actual set up, but the chart looks rather benign at first glance with no defined low pressure system. However the squeeze of Easterly winds blasting over the Irish Sea and its longevity really piled up the snow into huge drifts. Thereafter was very severe frost prolonging the snow depth compared to storm Emma that was thawing from the ground up in particular due to the time of year.



  • #33
    Elmer Blooker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,416 ✭✭✭Elmer Blooker


    50th anniversary tonight of a major storm, it qualifies as an ‘exceptional’ event on Met.ie.

    The report on the storm is 29 pages long!

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  • #34
    Robwindstorm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 906 ✭✭✭Robwindstorm


    Half a century ago. I think there was about 3 storms in sequence that month. It's amazing how low the jet appears on approach but then rises over France. A real spawning ground for storms over us.



  • #35
    WolfeEire
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 1,660 Mod ✭✭✭✭WolfeEire
    Clare (430ft asl)


    Took me a while to come across a thread that might suit the below.

    I listened to a podcast called 'D-Day: The Tide Turns' at the weekend. Episode 2 dealt with the role played by weather forecasters up to D-Day itself, including observations from Blacksod Lighthouse in County Mayo which ultimately led to the landings being postponed by 24 hours.

    The episode 'Imperfect Storm' can be heard here - https://www.noiser.com/d-day-the-tide-turns

    Anyway, I had a look at the charts for the intended D-Day (Monday 5th June) and D-Day itself (6th June). Going in on June 5th would have caused difficulties based on these synoptics. Anyway, thought it was interesting and that I would share.

    JUNE 5TH.png JUNE6TH.png

    www.weatheire.com



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