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The Snow Lovers Appreciation Society Winter 2014/15 #MOD NOTE #1

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    #932
    RebelButtMunch
    Registered Users Posts: 2,378 ✭✭✭RebelButtMunch


    budweiser6 wrote: »
    Absolutely agree with you - I'm a lurker for years but must say there is a different atmosphere on here lately which is a pity .. I normally absolutely love the build up which could go on for weeks on end and yes there is dissapointment however there is some seriously talented amateur forecasters who post here which the forum would be all the worse for if we didn't have them. Yes... alot of the time people are looking at models in FI but so what if it doesn't come true this is for snow enthusiasts like myself and just want some... well... hope!

    Thanks to all of you... I still know jack about reading models in all this time but the discussions are always brilliant!


    “Think for yourself and let others enjoy the privilege of doing so too.” Voltaire


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    #933
    Radio Freak
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭Radio Freak


    To all you snow bunnies, I don't think its not possible to predict a accurate forcast beyond a ten day period, as our Atlantic influence is so strong and the jet stream can be so volatile. Met eireann regularly gets even a five day forcast wrong, as a low pressure might change direction etc. There are so many factors that come into play. There is no way you can predict snow for this coming winter based on so called predictive weather models months in advance. This is all guess work and very misleading to people like me with a interest in the weather.


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    #934
    Tom Cruises Left Nut
    Registered Users Posts: 9,010 ✭✭✭Tom Cruises Left Nut


    Radio Freak wrote: »
    To all you snow bunnies, I don't think its not possible to predict a accurate forcast beyond a ten day period, as our Atlantic influence is so strong and the jet stream can be so volatile. Met eireann regularly gets even a five day forcast wrong, as a low pressure might change direction etc. There are so many factors that come into play. There is no way you can predict snow for this coming winter based on so called predictive weather models months in advance. This is all guess work and very misleading to people like me with a interest in the weather.

    So you think its possible then :confused:

    You don't have to believe the opinions posted, and everyone is entitled to their opinion


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    #935
    maquiladora
    Registered Users Posts: 11,134 ✭✭✭✭maquiladora


    For anyone who thinks there is no point to try to use observable science to attempt longer range forecasting, have a look at this :

    1325_image006_2_3.png

    And then have a read of this interview with Judah Cohen.

    http://www.vwkweb.nl/index.php?page=537&sl=1

    As I said earlier, I'm not a big fan of long range forecasting, but there has been some very interesting developments in recent years such as the SAI above which could help us get a better idea of the broad seasonal potentials. And it's purely based on science, not astrology.


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    #936
    Patty O Furniture
    Registered Users Posts: 5,133 ✭✭✭Patty O Furniture


    Calibos wrote: »
    That was just Today FM repeating a piece in the Star Newspaper today quoting guess who.....James 'Mad' Madden. Put no stock in it whatsoever in other words. Madden forecasts snowy Winters every single year to drive traffic to his pay site.

    Thanks for info, as i don't read the star or know how madden is, but just the thought of getting snow as i've a very full house for the first time inc a lot of kids, could be fun in the NW if it happens. :)


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    #937
    pistolpetes11
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 7,145 Mod ✭✭✭✭pistolpetes11


    LRF's are part of this thread , all opinions welcome , the exception to the rule is giving credence to people who are trying to charge for there services


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    #938
    pistolpetes11
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 7,145 Mod ✭✭✭✭pistolpetes11


    [BI would like to remind people to look over the forum charter as we enter what I like to call silly season on this forum .[/B]

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    #939
    Red Pepper
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,567 ✭✭✭Red Pepper


    Love the new thread title.

    Has anyone seen any snow on the peaks of Ireland yet (above 600m)?


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    #940
    AnotherYear
    Closed Accounts Posts: 230 ✭✭AnotherYear


    Red Pepper wrote: »
    Love the new thread title.

    Has anyone seen any snow on the peaks of Ireland yet (above 600m)?

    Hi. Yeah I saw pictures of snow on the Sperrins a few weeks ago. Also heard they was snow in the Donegal mountains around the same time


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    #941
    HighLine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,378 ✭✭✭HighLine


    Red Pepper wrote: »
    Love the new thread title.

    Has anyone seen any snow on the peaks of Ireland yet (above 600m)?

    Caught a glimpse of Lugnaquilla today and saw nothing white. This weekend two years ago up there and it was a different story. It can be quite daunting up there when there is a whiteout like below. (lots of wind noise- turn sound down)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6iLDJ9HoUI


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    #942
    Calibos
    Registered Users Posts: 7,796 ✭✭✭Calibos


    Was expecting to see a tauntaun nor wookie appear in frame at some point. :D


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    #943
    Silverbling
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 311 ✭✭Silverbling


    budweiser6 wrote: »
    Absolutely agree with you - I'm a lurker for years but must say there is a different atmosphere on here lately which is a pity .. I normally absolutely love the build up which could go on for weeks on end and yes there is dissapointment however there is some seriously talented amateur forecasters who post here which the forum would be all the worse for if we didn't have them. Yes... alot of the time people are looking at models in FI but so what if it doesn't come true this is for snow enthusiasts like myself and just want some... well... hope!

    Thanks to all of you... I still know jack about reading models in all this time but the discussions are always brilliant!

    Me too and I study every chart and have done for 4 years looking to see if I can figure out the colours & highs and lows, so far I am failing badly everytime I think I got it right, I got it wrong, I will keep on being a lurker it is fascinating stuff


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    #944
    MadDog76
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,162 ✭✭✭MadDog76


    davidsr20 wrote: »
    Ok can I ask why there are so many snow haters looking at a snow tread?

    Because we need to keep an eye on you Snow Lovers, see what you're all up to and, if necessary, step in to break up any outbreaks of Snow Dances!!! ;)


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    #945
    gugsy
    Registered Users Posts: 570 ✭✭✭gugsy


    Nice interesting piece by simon in weatherweb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk3kYN9s1NI#t=629


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    #946
    Villain
    Registered Users Posts: 15,944 ✭✭✭✭Villain


    Snow lovers could head to the Northwest later this week and actually see some white stuff falling ;)


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    #947
    DOCARCH
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 17,700 Mod ✭✭✭✭DOCARCH


    Villain wrote: »
    Snow lovers could head to the Northwest later this week and actually see some white stuff falling ;)

    Snow lovers may also explode if they read MT's forecast this morning! ;)


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    #948
    shmaupel
    Registered Users Posts: 186 ✭✭shmaupel


    DOCARCH wrote: »
    Snow lovers may also explode if they read MT's forecast this morning! ;)

    Finally!

    I just going to come right out and admit that at this time of year I shamelessly just scan MT's forecast for the buzzwords

    "blah blah blah blah blah blah blah SNOW blah blah blah blah blah blah blah" ☺

    or failing that

    "blah blah blah blah blah blah blah GALES blah blah blah blah blah blah blah" ☺


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    #949
    Tom Cruises Left Nut
    Registered Users Posts: 9,010 ✭✭✭Tom Cruises Left Nut


    DOCARCH wrote: »
    Snow lovers may also explode if they read MT's forecast this morning! ;)

    Of some consequence

    Love it :D:pac:


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    #950
    rickdangerouss
    Registered Users Posts: 244 ✭✭rickdangerouss


    shmaupel wrote: »
    Finally!

    I just going to come right out and admit that at this time of year I shamelessly just scan MT's forecast for the buzzwords

    "blah blah blah blah blah blah blah SNOW blah blah blah blah blah blah blah" ☺

    or failing that

    "blah blah blah blah blah blah blah GALES blah blah blah blah blah blah blah" ☺


    Yes, Ctrl F + snow is on my needed script list for Christmas. :)


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    #951
    derekon
    Registered Users Posts: 836 ✭✭✭derekon


    Mmmm.......very interesting 6 -10 day forecast just issued by John Hammond on BBC Weather. Link just below.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/feeds/30303588

    He confirms that the North of the UK is likely to see a fair amount of snow next week as the Atlantic Storms pass through and cold air digs in from the north.

    Dare I say it but could MT be onto something? :);)

    D


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    #952
    esposito
    Registered Users Posts: 1,343 ✭✭✭esposito


    derekon wrote: »
    Mmmm.......very interesting 6 -10 day forecast just issued by John Hammond on BBC Weather. Link just below.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/feeds/30303588

    He confirms that the North of the UK is likely to see a fair amount of snow next week as the Atlantic Storms pass through and cold air digs in from the north.

    Dare I say it but could MT be onto something? :);)

    D

    I love John Hammond :D


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    #953
    RED L4 0TH
    Closed Accounts Posts: 655 ✭✭✭RED L4 0TH


    DOCARCH wrote: »
    Snow lovers may also explode if they read MT's forecast this morning! ;)

    Needs an image........

    exploding-snowman.gif


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    #954
    Scared Hitless
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15 ✭Scared Hitless


    RED L4 0TH wrote: »
    Needs an image........

    Needs a face


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    #955
    RED L4 0TH
    Closed Accounts Posts: 655 ✭✭✭RED L4 0TH


    Scared Hitless wrote: »
    Needs a face

    He's looking the other way....:D


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    #956
    Scared Hitless
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15 ✭Scared Hitless


    RED L4 0TH wrote: »
    He's looking the other way....:D

    Nice arse. Jesus he just blew up, I did not see that the 1st time!
    Poor little snowperson.


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    #957
    icesnowfrost
    Registered Users Posts: 1,008 ✭✭✭icesnowfrost


    Still hope for a cold blast with a chance if snow going by MT thus morning :)


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    #958
    sunbabe08
    Registered Users Posts: 6,315 ✭✭✭sunbabe08


    someone mention snow?? I'm snow deprived.


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    #959
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,727 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    sunbabe08 wrote: »
    someone mention snow?? I'm snow deprived.

    With a username like Sunbabe I'm not surprised! ;)


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    #960
    Rebelbrowser
    Registered Users Posts: 3,133 ✭✭✭Rebelbrowser


    I'm posting this here and the model thread as I'm not sure where else to. I note the White Christmas Forum has been closed with an instruction to post about it in the main snow thread.

    I think this is all wrong on the following basis:-

    1. There has been a standalone White Christmas Thread on this forum for at least the last 4 years (can't say before that as I wasn't aware of this forum up to 2010)
    2. Every other weather forum I know of sees this as a standalone thread. Indeed most weather sites have a dedicated Christmas forecast page and a dedicated thread.
    3. It is not a duplication of the snow thread. It is very different. It is posts about the weather on one specific day.
    4. I can only think it was closed down as a couple of general snow posts were posted there - but the solution to that is surely to simply move those posts?
    5. It is harmless fun and nearer to the big day it is usually a very active and enjoyable thread. To close it down is all a bit Ebenezer IMHO!

    Any chance you would please re-consider Mods?


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    #961
    hawkwing
    Registered Users Posts: 1,803 ✭✭✭hawkwing


    "The rain will clear early on Saturday night but westerly winds will become even stronger, and wintry showers will soon spread from the Atlantic. As well as hail, some sleet or snow showers are likely to occur, giving a dusting of snow on northern and western hills. " http://www.met.ie/forecasts/ It's a start at least!


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