Big Freeze Discussion / Heavy snow & Blizzards continue - 02/12/2010

Xxhaylsxx · 02-12-2010 07:36PM

carlmwan wrote: »

Were?:P i cant see anything big in the north west on raintoday

Here
http://www.met.ie/forecasts/3hour.asp

02-12-2010 07:37PM

12 inches of snow on the ground in Dublin 6. Nuts.

laurence997 · 02-12-2010 07:38PM

Lemsiper wrote: »

You're in the west? Like the two posters wondering and hoping.

I guess I'm one of the two posters.

If I was house-bound I am'nt too sure Id be happy though:rolleyes:

LookingFor · 02-12-2010 07:38PM

madds wrote: »

Heard on the 6pm RTE news that some observers think this weather could be costing the economy close to €100m per day. Food for thought.

We've spent money on worse in recent years...

redsteveireland · 02-12-2010 07:38PM

madds wrote: »

Heard on the 6pm RTE news that some observers think this weather could be costing the economy close to €100m per day. Food for thought.

We can't change it, so we may as well just marvel at it.

Sleuthy · 02-12-2010 07:38PM

Does anyone know wear I can buy a pair of snowboots that won't cost the earth in Dublin city centre. Tried a good few shops today as Uggs are utterly useless for snow and don't fancy breaking my neck. Have seen loads of people wearing OK-looking ones but can't find a single pair anywhere. Suggestions?

linguist · 02-12-2010 07:38PM

madds wrote: »

Heard on the 6pm RTE news that some observers think this weather could be costing the economy close to €100m per day. Food for thought.

Yeah, there's always some miserable git going on about money and the economy.:rolleyes:

Not · 02-12-2010 07:38PM

Anyone know what the M50 is like at the moment Blanch to Tallaght ? I see the council cameras but I dont know if the images are current, the suspiously empty motorway suggests they were taken some time during night... dont want to leave now and find it snarled up for hours

02-12-2010 07:38PM

madds wrote: »

Heard on the 6pm RTE news that some observers think this weather could be costing the economy close to €100m per day. Food for thought.

well worth it! sure beats throwing 40 or 50 billion at the banks

andy_g · 02-12-2010 07:39PM

HellFireClub wrote: »

Ryaner 44 will be in a right snot if the runway doesn't open, apparently this guy threw his toys out of the pram earlier because the airport was shut!

I know the Capt of that Aircraft he is emmmm...... a nice guy

glad he aint based in dublin anymore.

darkman2 · 02-12-2010 07:39PM

Weathercheck wrote: »

Think we might be getting our last bash in the next 30 mins.

ECM pretty much going for it staying cold right through till at least Thursday next week...

ECM0-168.GIF?02-0

wicklowdub · 02-12-2010 07:39PM

First few flakes failling in Greystones now, early days but yeeahhh

Gremlin · 02-12-2010 07:39PM

ATC just reported braking tests report good, runway about to open.

bauderline · 02-12-2010 07:40PM

The handbraking action is good, Dublin airport is open for the moment.

laurence997 · 02-12-2010 07:40PM

Braking action in Dublin is "good", report just in. Airport should re-open.

linguist · 02-12-2010 07:40PM

Pelting down again in Donabate after a short break. Apparently it was teatime in snowland.

wicklowdub · 02-12-2010 07:41PM

whats the breaking action in Dublin Airport like anyone

laurence997 · 02-12-2010 07:41PM

Gremlin wrote: »

ATC just reported braking tests report good, runway about to open.

lol U beat me 2 it

Fizzix · 02-12-2010 07:41PM

unknownlegend wrote: »

In Drumcondra myself, steady snow most of the day. Looking out at the canal and the ice that's been there since last Friday now has a deep layer of snow :-)

Yeah I walked up by the canal on the way home from town, its quite epic at the moment most snow ive ever seen.

linguist · 02-12-2010 07:41PM

laurence997 wrote: »

Braking action in Dublin is "good", report just in. Airport should re-open.

Seems they're going to bring an arrival in first - EI 563 from Barcelona.

bauderline · 02-12-2010 07:42PM

andy_g wrote: »

I know the Capt of that Aircraft he is emmmm...... a nice guy glad he aint based in dublin anymore.

Yup he was looking for the daa duty manager cell number over the radio.... complete nutter... mind you I had the pen at the ready just in case the young lady actually gave it out !

wicklowdub · 02-12-2010 07:42PM

Stopped again in Greystones

lostwallet · 02-12-2010 07:42PM

HellFireClub wrote: »

Ryaner 44 will be in a right snot if the runway doesn't open, apparently this guy threw his toys out of the pram earlier because the airport was shut!

Funny stuff that alright

First time listener - cud get quite addictive

Not · 02-12-2010 07:43PM

Dónal wrote: »

12 inches of snow on the ground in Dublin 6. Nuts.

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: There was only 5 inches of snow melting away in sunshine when I left it !!

smokin ace · 02-12-2010 07:43PM

Deleted User wrote: »

well worth it! sure beats throwing 40 or 50 billion at the banks

they never said anything on the news about the shops being cleared out by people buying extra food/oil heating-coal /new footwear-clothes along with what ever people stock up on that is extra money thats being spent that would not be spend if the cold/snow was not here

seamus · 02-12-2010 07:44PM

More than 13 inches of snow now in Ballycullen. Still a lot of idiots trying to get around in their cars. Can't be anything that important you need to do...

narfsnonsense · 02-12-2010 07:44PM

If i can't get my car out of my estate in the morning which is looking likely, and the buses aren't running, I think I am expected to walk two hours to work. I wouldn't mind if it was VITAL that I was there but it's not.

I just want a snowday!!

Not · 02-12-2010 07:44PM

seamus wrote: »

More than 13 inches of snow now in Ballycullen. Still a lot of idiots trying to get around in their cars. Can't be anything that important you need to do...

except get home

Mr Benevolent · 02-12-2010 07:45PM

Open but zero arrivals. Precarious really, could easily close shortly.

murf 1990 · 02-12-2010 07:45PM

chucknorris wrote: »

I'll kick this one off this morning

Blanchardstown packed with snow.

The IOM shadow is still lurking.

PS: Tomorrow could be interesting too if what Met Eireann say may happen - westerly systems hitting cold air.

Surprised ye didnt rob the snow up in blanch

Big Freeze Discussion / Heavy snow & Blizzards continue - 02/12/2010

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