Spring 2019 - General Discussion

Clonmel1000 · 27-03-2019 9:42am

Beautiful spring morning. Loving this. Can’t even contemplate a return to talk of cold weather or white bloody gold!!!

Graces7 · 27-03-2019 11:10am

chill and still out here.. March clearly intending to go out like a lamb after the leonine gales at the start. blissfully quiet and light early to go a walking

pad199207 · 27-03-2019 11:34am

Lovely sunny morning in Kildare. 10c

highdef · 27-03-2019 11:59am

A mix of sun and cloud in Dublin 8, currently more cloud than sun but looking at the satellite imagery, it would suggest that is about to change. We're at that time of the morning the fair weather Cu will begin to develop, if it is indeed going to develop. So will know within the hour if it's looking like a mainly sunny day or a sunny spells kind of day.

Gonzo · 27-03-2019 12:23pm

nice mild and dry morning. Enjoy it will it lasts, much cooler from this weekend and feeling more like January next week with daytime temperatures in the mid to high single digits for much of the first week of April.

SleetAndSnow · 27-03-2019 3:10pm

Lovely in Cork City. Blue skies again and can feel the warmth when sitting in the garden.

Artane2002 · 27-03-2019 4:07pm

Nice and mild weather in Dublin today. People (not referring to here) are overreacting about the mild weather as usual. It is mild but I've been hearing "very hot" and "since when did 15c happen in Ireland?" being thrown around. Come on...

sryanbruen · 27-03-2019 4:19pm

We look to be missing out on next week's "northerly" with the latest updates this morning as high pressure is further in over us and the trough sets up over Scandinavia instead of the east of the UK. See what this evening's models have to offer.

lawred2 · 27-03-2019 4:33pm

sryanbruen wrote: »

We look to be missing out on next week's "northerly" with the latest updates this morning as high pressure is further in over us and the trough sets up over Scandinavia instead of the east of the UK. See what this evening's models have to offer.

oh that's lovely news

compsys · 27-03-2019 4:40pm

sryanbruen wrote: »

We look to be missing out on next week's "northerly" with the latest updates this morning as high pressure is further in over us and the trough sets up over Scandinavia instead of the east of the UK. See what this evening's models have to offer.

This whole winter the cold has been downgraded the closer we've got to the event.

Nice to see it pay off in our favour for once!

Cork Boy 53 · 27-03-2019 4:54pm

compsys wrote: »

This whole winter the cold has been downgraded the closer we've got to the event.

Nice to see it pay off in our favour for once!

Yes but when we (or at least the majority of us) don`t want cold weather conditions may be just the time when the charts verify. Let`s wait and see what the next few models show.

Artane2002 · 27-03-2019 5:30pm

sryanbruen wrote: »

We look to be missing out on next week's "northerly" with the latest updates this morning as high pressure is further in over us and the trough sets up over Scandinavia instead of the east of the UK. See what this evening's models have to offer.

Were any models onboard other than the GFS/GFSP? I think the ECM was showing a watered down version and even a cool easterly at some point.

sryanbruen · 27-03-2019 5:35pm

Artane2002 wrote: »

Were any models onboard other than the GFS/GFSP? I think the ECM was showing a watered down version and even a cool easterly at some point.

I was never on board with it personally thus why I'm only mentioning it now.

ECM was showing it at one point but 850hPa temps going down as low as -4 to -5c at the minimum point compared to the GFS going over the top with -10 or lower 850hPa temps which is a bit unrealistic especially at this time of year and in this day and age. I don't give the GFSP any light anymore as it has been established that it has some sort of cold bias.

Such an April northerly which the ECM showed has a return period of around 3-4 years approximately showing it's nothing unusual. We had a similar northerly even as recently as April 2016 and April 2017 - both of them were in the second half of the month compared to the first.

nacho libre · 27-03-2019 8:43pm

It looks like it be will a cool April overall. A northerly in April is not unusual, but the days of a potent northerly seem few and far between... due to what's happening in the Arctic.

smallwonder · 27-03-2019 9:29pm

sryanbruen wrote: »

We look to be missing out on next week's "northerly" with the latest updates this morning as high pressure is further in over us and the trough sets up over Scandinavia instead of the east of the UK. See what this evening's models have to offer.

Any idea what the winds and temperatures will be like mid-week for Donegal area? Have to take a group kayaking!

lawred2 · 27-03-2019 9:38pm

nacho libre wrote: »

It looks like it be will a cool April overall. A northerly in April is not unusual, but the days of a potent northerly seem few and far between... due to what's happening in the Arctic.

Ah don't say that

highdef · 27-03-2019 9:45pm

If a good summer follows, I don't care much. Could even cope with a cool May. Cool weather in April and May can produce some spectacular showers though, if the cold air is deep, as solar radiation is getting fairly high in late Spring as increasing levels of energy heat the surface.

In summary, I want spectacular thunderstorms in April and May, then hot and sunny weather from June till September inclusive, with a few spectacular lightning shows each month, with the majority in the late evening as dusk approaches..... At least I'm not asking for much!

Kermit.de.frog · 27-03-2019 10:00pm

Looking like a beautiful day tomorrow, plenty of sunshine and temperatures responding. Wouldn't be surprised to see a 17c somewhere.

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sryanbruen · 27-03-2019 10:06pm

It was a gorgeous evening, perfect for a nice walk.

https://twitter.com/photographywx/status/1111009108440858631?s=21

sryanbruen · 27-03-2019 11:33pm

smallwonder wrote: »

Any idea what the winds and temperatures will be like mid-week for Donegal area? Have to take a group kayaking!

Current thoughts:

Tuesday and Wednesday look to be cool days with maximum temperatures below average for early April. Afternoon values likely to reach only 8/9c at best. There is the chance of the odd shower but depending on how far east the high exerts influence, this shower risk could be there or non-existent. Some sunny spells nevertheless with winds from a northwesterly quarter.

Thursday likely to be relatively milder but also cloudier with the chance of drizzle in thickest cloud. Rain spreading southwards through the afternoon with brighter conditions appearing later on but cooler again. Afternoon highs perhaps up to 11c in Donegal.

These thoughts are prone to changes depending on the timing of pressure systems but this is the current outlook.

pauldry · 28-03-2019 12:44am

Certainly looks a cool April now with wintry showers also likely at times.

No potency though so snow likely on hill tops and probably a lot of sun in between making for some beautiful colours

Donegal Storm · 28-03-2019 1:24am

Yeah cool April's usually mean plenty of sunshine and showers and great convective cloudscapes, that'd do nicely after months of gloomy dead skies.

Graces7 · 28-03-2019 8:46am

IT IS COLD OUT THERE!

Just stuck my face out briefly and back in again... a chill breeze.

But it was bright at least, and hoping it warms up later.

No frost as I had omitted to cover/bring in my seedlings and they seem fine

But quiet, which after gales etc is a blessing and valued

sryanbruen · 28-03-2019 9:43am

Beautiful morning in Dublin with clear blue skies.

lawred2 · 28-03-2019 10:03am

sryanbruen wrote: »

Beautiful morning in Dublin with clear blue skies.

really warm already in that sun

Xenji · 28-03-2019 11:21am

A beautiful morning in Castlebar, unbroken blue skies and close to 14C already.

Super-Rush · 28-03-2019 1:41pm

This cold snap for early April, any indication on how long it will last. Have a fishing trip planned from the 10th to the 14th.

joeysoap · 28-03-2019 2:13pm

Really warm and sunny in Dundalk, cool up to yesterday.

lawred2 · 28-03-2019 2:49pm

stroll around IFSC almost melted me - amazing the effect sun reflecting off polished glass has... like standing under two suns

pauldry · 28-03-2019 3:22pm

Could tip 18c in Dublin today

cherryghost · 28-03-2019 3:32pm

17 currently in Phoenix.

Gonzo · 28-03-2019 4:03pm

why can't every day between now and November 1st be like this!

Perfect day, blue skies and 16C.

Artane2002 · 28-03-2019 4:05pm

Beautiful in Dublin

Graces7 · 28-03-2019 4:05pm

sunny on and off but stiff wind keeping temps down etc. as per marine forecast west mayo offshore

BLIZZARD7 · 28-03-2019 4:28pm

18.3c in the back garden - South Dublin. Stunning day.

Harry Palmr · 28-03-2019 6:22pm

Has to laugh at the 7.55 weather forecast, not sure who did it but he sounded as miserable as feck as he told us through gritted teeth that the weather was going to be basically fine for the next 10 days. Met Eir just hate good weather.

km79 · 28-03-2019 6:27pm

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Has to laugh at the 7.55 weather forecast, not sure who did it but he sounded as miserable as feck as he told us through gritted teeth that the weather was going to be basically fine for the next 10 days. Met Eir just hate good weather.

There are a few on here who would be the same

I am in heaven

Clonmel1000 · 28-03-2019 6:30pm

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Has to laugh at the 7.55 weather forecast, not sure who did it but he sounded as miserable as feck as he told us through gritted teeth that the weather was going to be basically fine for the next 10 days. Met Eir just hate good weather.

Could be anyone of a number of posters here too!

sryanbruen · 28-03-2019 7:40pm

Highest known max today in Ireland:

17.3c at Shannon Airport
17.2c at Durrow
17c at Kilkenny

Graces7 · 29-03-2019 8:39am

cold. cloudy. not nice!

lawred2 · 29-03-2019 9:12am

Graces7 wrote: »

cold. cloudy. not nice!

Clear skies, sunny, warm. Very nice.

Graces7 · 29-03-2019 11:18am

lawred2 wrote: »

Clear skies, sunny, warm. Very nice.

wide variation country wide. west mayo here and a little brighter

mrsnrub2.0 · 29-03-2019 3:07pm

Anyone going to throw an early summer prediction about?

Was yesterday's sun a brief glimpse of what we could expect?!

Kutebride · 29-03-2019 5:00pm

Stunning day till now. Clouding a wee bit but so pleasant and enjoyable Meath.

sryanbruen · 29-03-2019 5:10pm

Another really nice day in Dublin plus a gorgeous sunrise.

nacho libre · 29-03-2019 7:54pm

mrsnrub2.0 wrote: »

Anyone going to throw an early summer prediction about?

Was yesterday's sun a brief glimpse of what we could expect?!

I think it will be a warm and dry summer overall, there will be periods of cooler and unsettled weather at times, though, but i don't see the Atlantic dominating for long.
Forget i ever posted this, if it ends up being a washout:pac:

acequion · 29-03-2019 10:50pm

nacho libre wrote: »

I think it will be a warm and dry summer overall, there will be periods of cooler and unsettled weather at times, though, but i don't see the Atlantic dominating for long.
Forget i ever posted this, if it ends up being a washout:pac:

Nacho,what are you basing that prediction on?

Gonzo · 29-03-2019 11:08pm

another beautiful day today, could be a while before we see temperatures like the past few days again.

Rock Lesnar · 30-03-2019 12:06am

Gonzo wrote: »

another beautiful day today, could be a while before we see temperatures like the past few days again.

Yeah i actually got sun burned, was out in the garden from 8.30 til about 4.30, no cap on, and paying for it now.

Ultimate Seduction · 30-03-2019 2:04am

Isn't this the best time of year for sunshine

birds flat out, trees bursting in to life! Happy days ðŸ˜€

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