Winter 20/21 - General Discussion

Rock Lesnar · 28-12-2020 1:16pm

Horrible day in meath, last nights snow already a distant memory, its wet, cold, and dark, just a day for the fire

Xenji · 28-12-2020 2:14pm

Newport has now recorded 2037mm of rain breaking its 2015 record of 2009mm to have its wettest year on record.

Gonzo · 28-12-2020 2:19pm

Rock Lesnar wrote: »

Horrible day in meath, last nights snow already a distant memory, its wet, cold, and dark, just a day for the fire

If temperatures were a degree or two lower we would have had quiet a bit of snow last night, the GFS managed to get the area of precipitation right, mainly Donegal into Leinster but unfortunately it's just not cold enough and we've had mostly cold rain.

It does appear we may have an easterly into the first week of January but even that doesn't look much colder than what's going on right now and showers from that are likely to be of a mixed nature as well rather than snow.

aidanodr · 28-12-2020 2:24pm

Consistent Windy and gusty down here Carrigaline, Co. Cork. Other than that lovely clear blue skys and sun. Apparently Roches PT recorded a gust of 109kmh about hr half ago ( according to Alan at @carlowweather )

Brisk walk shortly helped by the winds

ninebeanrows · 28-12-2020 2:24pm

This is the worst of weather, 2 or 3 degrees too mild for snow or wintry precip but feeling bitterly cold and with cold blustery rain showers.

Hopefully we can tap into proper cold or at least just have a nice cold high with sunshine and frosty nights.

I fear the prospective easterly ahead is going to be awful for those on east coast, very cold with frequent rain and hail showers.

It is a real shame there is no proper cold to our east.

ninebeanrows · 28-12-2020 2:27pm

However, just something to keep an eye on, I wouldnt rule out that some cold pools get homegrown across Scandinavia after recent heavy snows. So it is possible that the uppers might get a degree or two colder than currently predicted if this is the case.

Still 850hPa temps are only going to get to -7 or -8C at best and those on the east coast need it closer to -10C for the real wintry weather.

Graces7 · 28-12-2020 2:27pm

aidanodr wrote: »

Consistent Windy and gusty down here Carrigaline, Co. Cork. Other than that lovely clear blue skys and sun. Apparently Roches PT recorded a gust of 109kmh about hr half ago ( according to Alan at @carlowweather )

Brisk walk shortly helped by the winds

Well. one way at least...;)

aidanodr · 28-12-2020 2:29pm

Graces7 wrote: »

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Well. one way at least...;)

Indeed, will take that, the bit of ould wind assist

Clonmel1000 · 28-12-2020 2:46pm

Sleety_Rain wrote: »

However, just something to keep an eye on, I wouldnt rule out that some cold pools get homegrown across Scandinavia after recent heavy snows. So it is possible that the uppers might get a degree or two colder than currently predicted if this is the case.

Still 850hPa temps are only going to get to -7 or -8C at best and those on the east coast need it closer to -10C for the real wintry weather.

Or it would be great to see some nice mild dry benign weather come along.

Snowbiee21 · 28-12-2020 2:47pm

Clonmel1000 wrote: »

Or it would be great to see some nice mild dry benign weather come along.

Leave that until spring :O

Rock Lesnar · 28-12-2020 3:05pm

Gonzo wrote: »

If temperatures were a degree or two lower we would have had quiet a bit of snow last night

We had a good few cm's last night before it melted, i didnt expect it at all so it was a nice surprise

Thelonious Monk · 28-12-2020 3:07pm

Sleety_Rain wrote: »

This is the worst of weather, 2 or 3 degrees too mild for snow or wintry precip but feeling bitterly cold and with cold blustery rain showers.

Hopefully we can tap into proper cold or at least just have a nice cold high with sunshine and frosty nights.

I fear the prospective easterly ahead is going to be awful for those on east coast, very cold with frequent rain and hail showers.

It is a real shame there is no proper cold to our east.

See this is why I appreciate the 14c and windy/showery days we often get in December that you all seem to hate, a far cry better than this nonsense at least it isn't painful when you step outside and you don't need your heat on in the day.

Gonzo · 28-12-2020 3:07pm

Rock Lesnar wrote: »

We had a good few cm's last night before it melted, i didnt expect it at all so it was a nice surprise

you were very lucky to get that, you must be on high ground slightly? Most other parts of Meath had a sleety 10 minutes before it turned to cold rain.

Oscar Bravo · 28-12-2020 3:18pm

Status Yellow - Wind warning for Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Kerry

Met Éireann Weather Warning

Today and tonight northwesterly winds will reach mean speeds of 50 to 65km/h with gusts of 90 to 110km/h, strongest on coasts.

Valid: 14:00 Monday 28/12/2020 to 07:00 Tuesday 29/12/2020

Cluedo Monopoly · 28-12-2020 3:53pm

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

See this is why I appreciate the 14c and windy/showery days we often get in December that you all seem to hate, a far cry better than this nonsense at least it isn't painful when you step outside and you don't need your heat on in the day.

To be honest I think you are gone soft. Embrace the cold, refreshing!

Emme · 28-12-2020 5:41pm

Cluedo Monopoly wrote: »

To be honest I think you are gone soft. Embrace the cold, refreshing!

I don't mind dry cold but there has been near constant rain since the end of October. Roads flooded, fields waterlogged. An earlier post said that there was record rain this year. I hope it dries out in January, some cold crisp weather would be a welcome change from mild muck and cold muck.

Mount Vesuvius · 28-12-2020 5:57pm

Kermit, Wednesday morning is looking interesting, possible snowfest for some, especially inland towards east as cold layer is established over night Tuesday into Wednesday morning.

Cluedo Monopoly · 28-12-2020 6:08pm

Emme wrote: »

I don't mind dry cold but there has been near constant rain since the end of October. Roads flooded, fields waterlogged. An earlier post said that there was record rain this year. I hope it dries out in January, some cold crisp weather would be a welcome change from mild muck and cold muck.

The next week or so look wonderful. Dry, cold and sunny. Perfect timing really.

nacho libre · 28-12-2020 6:10pm

We just have to hope the system on Wednesday keeps it's current track.

Regarding the longer term outlook, i see the UKMO long range makes no mention of significant cold within the next two weeks. I wonder is it a case of them just being cautious for now, rather them not seeing any significant cold happening.

daniel_t1409 · 28-12-2020 7:04pm

There was a nice sunset this evening, hopefully that link works.

sryanbruen · 28-12-2020 7:08pm

daniel_t1409 wrote: »

There was a nice sunset this evening, hopefully that link works.

You need to go into "get share links and copy "BBCode (Forums)", don't use the image embed, just paste it and that's it.

daniel_t1409 · 28-12-2020 7:43pm

sryanbruen wrote: »

You need to go into "get share links and copy "BBCode (Forums)", don't use the image embed, just paste it and that's it.

Cheers

Donegal Storm · 28-12-2020 7:52pm

Xenji wrote: »

Newport has now recorded 2037mm of rain breaking its 2015 record of 2009mm to have its wettest year on record.

Quite remarkable considering how consistently dry it was all through the spring and we had another nice spell in August/Sept. Really shows how crap the rest of the year has been

appledrop · 28-12-2020 7:56pm

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

See this is why I appreciate the 14c and windy/showery days we often get in December that you all seem to hate, a far cry better than this nonsense at least it isn't painful when you step outside and you don't need your heat on in the day.

I'm with you Thelonious, I have no problem whatsoever with 14 degrees in Dec.

The only way to describe today is bitterly cold + miserable and just for fun plenty of rain to soak you to the bone.

Went to shops but so grateful that I didn't actually have to go anyway today if I didnt want to.

appledrop · 28-12-2020 8:00pm

Cluedo Monopoly wrote: »

To be honest I think you are gone soft. Embrace the cold, refreshing!

I have no problem with cold weather, like St. Stephen Day was cold but lovely + dry here in Dublin until about 4pm.

However freezing cold + rain since then is just horrible!

Cluedo Monopoly · 28-12-2020 8:02pm

appledrop wrote: »

I have no problem with cold weather, like St. Stephen Day was cold but lovely + dry here in Dublin until about 4pm.

However freezing cold + rain since then is just horrible!

Patience. The next few days will be a lot drier. Perfect walking weather.

appledrop · 28-12-2020 8:08pm

Cluedo Monopoly wrote: »

Patience. The next few days will be a lot drier. Perfect walking weather.

Ah I can wait it's Christmas so good excuse to be lazy! It will be good though to get to park again so 4 year old can burn up energy.

Oneiric 3 · 28-12-2020 8:59pm

daniel_t1409 wrote: »

There was a nice sunset this evening, hopefully that link works.

Beautiful shot.

Oscar Bravo · 28-12-2020 9:30pm

Another windy night in the west. Knock gusting 51 knots at 8pm

Slashermcguirk · 28-12-2020 10:22pm

Weather after 9oclock rte news saying sleet and snow for tomorrow night in east and midlands.

Slashermcguirk · 28-12-2020 11:19pm

Met Éireann website:

Tuesday night: Very cold and frosty on Tuesday night with scattered wintry showers near west and north coasts. Dry and clear elsewhere for a time with frost and icy stretches developing as temperatures fall to between -3 and +2 degrees. A spell of rain will move into parts of the southwest and west late in the night and as this moves northeastwards it is likely to turn to snow in parts of the midlands, north and east.

Wednesday: Very cold in many places on Wednesday with spells of rain and sleet and some falls of snow in parts of the midlands east and north for a time in the morning

Rock Lesnar · 28-12-2020 11:47pm

Gonzo wrote: »

you were very lucky to get that, you must be on high ground slightly? Most other parts of Meath had a sleety 10 minutes before it turned to cold rain.

A poster, think it was lolie, posted a picture from Nobber in the thread about snow, we had slightly less then that but it gives you an idea of the amount that fell

Graces7 · 29-12-2020 1:53am

Oscar Bravo wrote: »

Status Yellow - Wind warning for Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Kerry

Met Éireann Weather Warning

Today and tonight northwesterly winds will reach mean speeds of 50 to 65km/h with gusts of 90 to 110km/h, strongest on coasts.

Valid: 14:00 Monday 28/12/2020 to 07:00 Tuesday 29/12/2020

Fulfilled and in progress.

It has changed to due north and with a ferocity rarely heard even out here. .

Hope all are safe. The noise is awesome. And the bitter cold.

JCX BXC · 29-12-2020 1:56am

As a smoker I'm getting very sick of these relentlessly windy nights.

Can it feck off for 10 minutes???

Graces7 · 29-12-2020 6:26am

An interminable bitterly, shockingly cold and unceasingly loud roaring night. I quit! Just is too much...

west mayo offshore

daniel_t1409 · 29-12-2020 11:27am

Nice sunny morning. Wexford

Oscar Bravo · 29-12-2020 11:43am

Less windy and less showery in Castlebar this morning. Was a rough old night ....

Graces7 · 29-12-2020 12:46pm

Oscar Bravo wrote: »

Less windy and less showery in Castlebar this morning. Was a rough old night ....

Indeed it was! Never a truer word

And thankful it is easing now.

SleetAndSnow · 29-12-2020 12:56pm

3rd day in a row of strong winds in Cork City. The fence is after coming loose

. Airport gusting up to 41kts. Was by the coast yesterday and the waves were crashing. Seeing the black clouds mixed with the blue sky over the ocean with the wind blowing was honestly amazing.

nacho libre · 29-12-2020 1:48pm

I must say I'm looking forward to some dry and cold days ahead , these last few days with mostly cold rain and constant wind have been crap. It must have been a hard slog for those who enjoy running.

daniel_t1409 · 29-12-2020 1:52pm

Status Yellow - Snow/Ice warning for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford, Wicklow, Offaly, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Cork, Tipperary and Waterford
Met Éireann Weather Warning

Risk of snow accumulations to lower levels.

Valid: 00:00 Wednesday 30/12/2020 to 12:00 Wednesday 30/12/2020

Issued: 11:00 Tuesday 29/12/2020

Looks like more snow may be on the way. Hopefully we'll get some down here in the southeast.:)

Gonzo · 29-12-2020 2:36pm

unbroken sunshine and blue skies today, what a change over the past few days. Doubt i'll be seeing any precipitation over the next week, looks a very dry setup over the next while.

Slashermcguirk · 29-12-2020 2:54pm

Beautiful day in Dublin. Blue skies, sunny and crisp cold. Perfect weather for a stroll

rooney30 · 29-12-2020 3:35pm

A bit of optimism on the f1 thread today and yesterday hopefully It doesn’t follow the pattern of previous years where the cold gets continuously pushed out further and further , when before you know it , it’s the middle of March

Nqp15hhu · 29-12-2020 4:14pm

Is there any way to tell if a weather wunderground station is calibrated? I ask because there is a sea level station near me that is always a degree lower than myself and a higher elevation station.

And I am questioning the temp on my station.

Cluedo Monopoly · 29-12-2020 4:23pm

Beautiful day in Galway.

Graces7 · 29-12-2020 5:26pm

Calm and quiet with the occasional outbreak of hail/hard rain

West mayo offshore

Cluedo Monopoly · 29-12-2020 6:22pm

Lovely bright full moon tonight. Fingers crossed for some snow tomorrow.

Gaoth Laidir · 29-12-2020 8:02pm

Nqp15hhu wrote: »

Is there any way to tell if a weather wunderground station is calibrated? I ask because there is a sea level station near me that is always a degree lower than myself and a higher elevation station.

And I am questioning the temp on my station.

Is that Magilligan No. 2?

M.T. Cranium · 30-12-2020 8:47am

There's serious cold showing up on some model runs, forum is going to be very busy if any of this comes to pass.

Atlantic sort of died out around a week ago, gave it one last try and said he's taking the next month off, by the looks of the GFS guidance. This intrigues me because normally the GFS will revert to zonality towards the end of most runs.

Happy new year to all and let's hope we see some improvements in these unpleasant times, as well as some real winter synoptics (but if we have to choose, let's go with the real winter synoptics).

Winter 20/21 - General Discussion

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