Winter 20/21 - General Discussion

daniel_t1409 wrote: »

I'm going to assume that rain will make its way towards wexford soon.

What was the reasoning behind your assumption?

12mm of rain last night here in meath, fields were flooded, water flowing off the roads into ditches, it was fairlyr bad, wouldnt think that now though, clear sky and breezy

Anyone else up early take a gander outside if its clear. The Geminid meteor shower is at its peak this morning before sunrise, i seen several in the space of a few minutes a short while ago.

Status Yellow - Wind warning for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford

Met Éireann Weather Warning

Southerly winds will reach mean speeds of 50 to 65 km/h with gusts of up to 100 km/h. There will be a risk of coastal flooding.

Valid: 21:00 Tuesday 15/12/2020 to 09:00 Wednesday 16/12/2020

Issued: 09:00 Monday 14/12/2020

Quite a lovely day in Dublin, mild and sunny

a little surprised at how much water these showers are dumping in the last couple of days. They don't occur all that frequently, but do pack a punch when they pass.

A dark wet afternoon here in Castlebar with prolonged showers.

We're not going to get much snow this year are we?, do you think?

daniel_t1409 wrote: »

Doubt we'll get snow. This winter is just going to continue being mild and wet. I am thinking of starting a spring thread already.

Sorry if i sound depressing, it's just the most likely outcome

You do have a valid reason for believing that this winter will likely continue mild and wet as that is a fairly familiar scenario in this country. It is our regular default position. Cold weather enthusiasts will know that so much has to fall in place for a significant wintry outbreak here and only very little has to go wrong for the Atlantic to assert it's mild influence.
I will not be wishing away the winter thread away yet however as I agree with Slashermcguirk, that it has not been overly mild so far this December. In fact, I saw a fresh dusting of white on the very top of Nephin which is the highest mountain near me on my way home this afternoon. Last Saturday, there was still the very odd remnant of white still left on it's upper slopes from the previous snowfall of nine days before.
Some of our eastern posters reported ice days earlier in the month and we have had patches of freezing fog also. There is also the potential brewing for a shot of cold air around the Christmas period so if you like cold, the start of this winter has not been the worst. I know the reality is that our climate is fairly unspectacular with regards to extremes and those of us who are drawn to a weather forum often have to live off slim pickings. As some posters have said recently, at times there does not seem to be much to separate our winters and summer but I personally am still keeping my optimism that this winter might deliver a fall of snow somewhere. My expectations of it are of course limited. I think most who like the white stuff would be content with a couple of inches of it.
Maybe with a bit of luck, you might get another chance over the next few weeks to take another nice snowy snap like you posted from 2018 recently. Keep the spring thread on hold just yet!:)

Hooter23 wrote: »

Latest charts means last forecast is changed...no wonder met eireann have a diiferent forecast everyday...sure if we followed what the charts show everyday we wouldn't have a clue either:pac:

The Irish weather is notoriously unpredictable.

If I were MET E I'd never give a forecast for more than 5 days in advance - it's subject to too much change and just continually makes them look like fools to the public (even if it's not their fault).

mcburns07 wrote: »

Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but the snow in NYC should be interesting over the next 24 hours.

This fella is doing a live stream walkabout of the city and the snow is accumulating quite quickly already. Heaviest snow expected from 3am our time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk4a1-von_U&ab_channel=ActionKid

He's finished streaming, here's another guy. Really coming down in NYC!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBC7c1x6WzA

18z GFS was not very interesting so may as well enjoy somebody else's fun.

carltonleon wrote: »

So jealous !!!! I know we would come to a standstill if that happened here but it would be lovely (in my opinion before I get slaughtered by the non cold lovers)....

It happened here in March 2018

NY is at a standstill too, public transport was cancelled and people were advised to avoid travel. Kids online schooling too.

It's a bit of a myth that other places handle snow and ice better than us. Unless you live somewhere that is permanently frozen for the winter, you can only react to what happens when it happens.

Danno wrote: »

Everyone on this forum today wishing...

The scenes from New York.....soooo jealous!!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MmbusuWW09k

This is not too much to ask surely for the 25th ; )

Although i do believe January will bring the goods big time.