Winter 2019/2020 - General Discussion

Kermit.de.frog · 10-12-2019 10:59am

Meanwhile snow bomb making presence felt in Iceland for next 48 hours

https://twitter.com/severeweatherEU/status/1204145216892080129

https://twitter.com/severeweatherEU/status/1204113510457892864

https://twitter.com/dorisig/status/1204092737773015041

nacho libre · 10-12-2019 12:02pm

Feckin' Iceland stealing all our snow!

Cork Boy 53 · 10-12-2019 12:16pm

nacho libre wrote: »

Feckin' Iceland stealing all our snow!

The clue is in the name of the country. Seriously though hope everybody stays safe there during these conditions.

poconnor16 · 10-12-2019 12:42pm

Graces7 wrote: »

met ie mention that danger . NB no danger out here as all the trees vanished long ago..

So long as the cats don’t go with them....all animals here tucked up ðŸ™‚
Be safe Graces7 - love your updates!!

squarecircles · 10-12-2019 1:06pm

The storm in Iceland is epic,they experienced something similar a few years back.Its anticipated that roads in and out of Reykavik will close tonight.Imagine being caught their tonight,howthrilling that would be.
Makes our storms look pathetic.

webcam from Reykjavik for anyone that wants to experience the snowmageddon cyclogensis snow bombagensis hurricance force red alert amazing winter once in a life time event that we wont be seeing in Ireland this christmas.
https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam/iceland/greater-reykjavik/reykjavik/hallgrimskirkja-church.html
and a news report from RUV their brillant state broadcaster.https://www.ruv.is/frett/major-disruption-ahead-in-years-worst-weather

Northeasterly and then northerly storm (23-30 m/s) and heavy snow or blowing snow can also be expected with very poor visibility and deteriorating road conditions. The weather is likely to cause transport disturbances and traveling is not advised while the weather warning is in effect. Higher sea levels, waveheight up to 10 m., are anticipated due to storm surge with the possibility of small boats being damaged or detached from the dock. People are advised to show caution and monitor weather forecasts. Traveling should be avoided.

A violent storm, 25 to 33 m/s and a severe blizzard is forecasted in the region. Very poor visibility and dangerous road conditions. The weather is likely to cause transport disturbances and traveling is not advised while the weather warning is in effect. Higher sea levels, waveheight up to 10 m., are anticipated due to storm surge with the possibility of small boats being damaged or detached from the dock. People are advised to show caution and monitor weather forecasts. Traveling should be avoided.

Danno · 10-12-2019 1:28pm

Do Ryanair fly to the Icelandic capital?

Elmer Blooker · 10-12-2019 1:44pm

Mid winter and the darkest days of the year are upon us which can only mean one thing - December is warmer than June. 14.1c.

squarecircles · 10-12-2019 1:51pm

Danno wrote: »

Do Ryanair fly to the Icelandic capital?

i was checking flights for new years eve but at 800 euro on icelandic air i dont think so, you can also stay in a really cool former biscuit factory hostel for 200 euro a night.

still probably cheaper than 2 nights in Dumplin.

BLIZZARD7 · 10-12-2019 1:57pm

Elmer Blooker wrote: »

Mid winter and the darkest days of the year are upon us which can only mean one thing - December is warmer than June. 14.1c.

Wait a few hours... normal December temperatures will return

HighLine · 10-12-2019 2:09pm

squarecircles wrote: »

i was checking flights for new years eve but at 800 euro on icelandic air i dont think so, you can also stay in a really cool former biscuit factory hostel for 200 euro a night.

still probably cheaper than 2 nights in Dumplin.

Was there a few weeks ago and return flights were only €140 with Iceland Air.

Experienced white out conditions whilst snowmobiling on a glacier.. would absolutely love to be there for this storm. Flights to Reykjavik obviously cancelled today.

Rougies · 10-12-2019 2:45pm

Some live webcams from Iceland here. Not much daylight left though.

https://www.snerpa.is/allt_hitt/vefmyndavelar/

These are two of the better ones.

https://www.snerpa.is/allt_hitt/vefmyndavelar/Dyrafjordur_-_Hofdi/
https://www.snerpa.is/allt_hitt/vefmyndavelar/Flateyri/

Gonzo · 10-12-2019 2:53pm

horrendeus day here, rain coming down in sheets, dark, lots of surface water and side roads partially flooded. Quite dangerous driving conditions in places.

Tabnabs · 10-12-2019 3:23pm

The same storm is affecting western Norway. Plenty of snow, high winds and road closures.

This camera monitors a mountain road going between the buildings here :pac:
kamera?id=1608508

Not much better lower down either
kamera?id=2037148

In other places you just keep the car between the sticks!

SeaBreezes · 10-12-2019 3:54pm

Euro4 for tomorrow? Ninja snow?

Jambonjunior · 10-12-2019 4:49pm

When would peak sunlight generally be? Midway between sunrise and sunset?

Rougies · 10-12-2019 5:26pm

SeaBreezes wrote: »

Euro4 for tomorrow? Ninja snow?

It's out on it's own showing a colder airmass than the other models. Some high ground snow and a bit of schleet at lower levels is the likely scenario.

Santy2015 · 10-12-2019 6:02pm

So seeing a few things online about a severe storm this Friday coming? Any truth in it?

Gonzo · 10-12-2019 6:31pm

SeaBreezes wrote: »

Euro4 for tomorrow? Ninja snow?

mostly cold rain and hail showers in the western half of the country, maybe a few flakes on the highest of peaks. Eastern half of the country gets a chance to dry out after todays deluge.

27-574UK.GIF?10-12

This weekend may prove slightly more wintry.

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igCorcaigh · 10-12-2019 6:40pm

Mention of possible storm Brendan to affect the South on Friday by "weather alerts Ireland".

Any thoughts?

Oscar Bravo · 10-12-2019 7:08pm

igCorcaigh wrote: »

Mention of possible storm Brendan to affect the South on Friday by "weather alerts Ireland".

Any thoughts?

I saw that post on facebook with over 300 likes already . Basically a click bate type of page. Met eireann forecast on Radio 1 just now gave Thursday and Friday as showery days with light winds which will begin to freshen later Friday.

On a side note the Atlantic is very disturbed at the moment and getting any solid detail on charts past 48 hours is a challenge

aisling86 · 10-12-2019 7:10pm

Santy2015 wrote: »

So seeing a few things online about a severe storm this Friday coming? Any truth in it?

Would like to know this too not showing as severe on the models used on windy vs arpege being used by those posting on Facebook

Tzmaster90 · 10-12-2019 7:29pm

Jambonjunior wrote: »

When would peak sunlight generally be? Midway between sunrise and sunset?

Yes what is your county https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/ireland/dublin
Put it in there and will tell you

Kermit.de.frog · 10-12-2019 8:00pm

Potential for some snowfall on Friday night. A few of the models showing variation on this.

Speculative but something to watch.

KingJeremy · 10-12-2019 8:38pm

Going to see Santa Friday night in Galway...how perfect if we got snow on the way home!!!

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

Potential for some snowfall on Friday night. A few of the models showing variation on this.

Speculative but something to watch.

Meteorite58 · 10-12-2019 8:42pm

Yeah a lot of weather over the coming days being under the influence of a fast jet, cold mid level and upper temperatures. Lots of fast moving disturbances as Oscar Bravo said above and from watching the models over the last few days they will be very hard to predict so needing a close eye on a very fluid situation. ARPEGE did show a fast moving Storm Fri night but gone on the latest run..... well not so strong winds now passing to the S of Ireland. ICON stilll showing very windy. GFS was also showing it but not as windy now. ECM was showing the least windy but it is now showing quite windy Thurs night into Fri morning and later Fri it has that system pass to the S of Ireland also but getting quite windy on Coasts especially the SW. Could be windy also Sunday. Agree that opportunists for wintry precipitation over the coming days especially the weekend. Tomorrow looks very cold , showers mailnly along Atlantic coasts with hail and some wintry showers on high ground. Met eireann saying just 3 to 7C. Good sushine also , better further E.

Santy2015 · 10-12-2019 8:46pm

aisling86 wrote: »

Would like to know this too not showing as severe on the models used on windy vs arpege being used by those posting on Facebook

I’d say it’s only a storm in a teacup

SleetAndSnow · 10-12-2019 8:54pm

Tzmaster90 wrote: »

Yes what is your county https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/ireland/dublin
Put it in there and will tell you

sunset in dublin: 16:06, sunset in cork: 16:22. Love seeing differences and stuff like that, find it interesting

squarecircles · 10-12-2019 9:07pm

latest video forecast from Icelands RUV - state broadcaster. Gerry Murphy would probably have a mental breakdown.

https://www.ruv.is/sjonvarp/spila/vedurfrettir-kl-19-30/23882

Beautiful presentation style and graphics,would put RTE to shame,hilarious a country of little over 300,000.

Gaoth Laidir · 10-12-2019 9:33pm

North violent storm and severe blizzard (Red condition)
10 Dec. at 16:00 – 11 Dec. at 12:00
Violent north storm with hurricane force winds, 25-33 m/s. Heavy snow and blizzard conditions. Worst conditions in Eyjafjörður and along the north coast but becoming much worse elsewhere in the area this evening. The weather is causing transport disturbances and travelling is not advised while the weather warning is in effect. Higher sea levels are anticipated due to storm surge with the possibility of small boats being damaged or detached from the dock. People are advised to show caution and monitor weather forecasts.

Violent storm and severe blizzard (Red condition)
10 Dec. at 16:00 – 11 Dec. at 01:00
A violent storm, 25 to 33 m/s and a severe blizzard is forecasted in the region. Very poor visibility and dangerous road conditions. The weather is likely to cause transport disturbances and traveling is not advised while the weather warning is in effect. Higher sea levels, waveheight up to 10 m., are anticipated due to storm surge with the possibility of small boats being damaged or detached from the dock. People are advised to show caution and monitor weather forecasts. Traveling should be avoided.

aidanodr · 10-12-2019 9:40pm

Santy2015 wrote: »

So seeing a few things online about a severe storm this Friday coming? Any truth in it?

https://twitter.com/CarlowWeather/status/1204473870683713536

Winter 2019/2020 - General Discussion

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