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1 hour ago, Donegal said:
Nothing with me. Must have stayed in the far west.
This was at 4.30 this morning.
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This sounds great for Saturday morning even if it is short lived but it will be a proper snow day and maybe one of our last for this Winter. I'll be up early to enjoy it anyway.
Update from NI Weather.
Our warning remains as is at the moment. It will be updated tomorrow and during Saturday. It is likely we will upgrade the warning to Level 2 for some areas.
There is a lot happening with the weather this weekend, here is what to expect in terms of severe weather impacts overnight Friday but more so during Saturday:
Moderate to Heavy snowfall - Significant falls possible. Accumulations of up 5-10cm possible in many areas, prehaps 15 to even 20cm locally, but more so over higher ground. Temporary blizzard conditions in places due to strong wind gusts.
Hazardous conditions across many parts of the country. Risk that some areas on higher ground, rural areas and high level routes could be come become cut off or impassable for a time.
Risk of freezing rain in places, leading to Ice risk. which if occurs will lead to some dangerous conditions.
Possible interruptions to power supplies due to snowfall, possible freezing rain (causing ice to form on power lines) and high winds.
Warnings will be updated tomorrow, stay tuned.
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4 minutes ago, Sperrin said:
On an unrelated note, are any of you guys into droning (not on and on about the weather)?
I took the plunge and got this coming this afternoon. Looks like an amazing piece of kit for its size. Hopefully get some good snow pics and vids on Saturday!
Great piece of kit. I have the Mavic Pro and it goes everywhere with me.
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It's definitely bitter out tonight. Coldest feeling night of the winter so far. Roll on Saturday now for some proper snow
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To be honest I'll just be glad to see some proper heavy snow whether it's gone the next day or not.
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From NI Weather.....
The NI Weather & Flood Advisory Service has issued the following weather warning.
A Warning of Snow & Ice has been issued for Northern Ireland. This is something we have been monitoring & forecasting over the past several days. This is an update/amendment to our advisory and has been upgraded to a warning. It's likely that this warning may be upgraded to Level 2 for some areas.
Warning valid from 22:00 12/02/2021 Until at least 18:00 13/02/2021
An Atlantic weather front will move into NI later Friday and throughout Saturday and as this encounters the very cold air currently in place, it is expected to turn readily to heavy sleet & snow, first in Western areas but extending to all parts overnight. (Similar to the fairly widespread snowfall event the country experienced on 23-24th January)
Accumulations of up to 5cm are possible quite widely across the country and as much as 10-15cm locally and more so over higher ground (Possibly as much as 20cm in one or two spots) Some areas on higher ground & high level routes may become impassable for a time. (Some coastal areas may see a more wintry mix)
NB: Accumulations will again vary and some areas will likely see more than others.
Strong winds of up to 30-50mph may be an additonal hazard, leading to temporary blizzard conditions in places exposed to the wind. This combined with falling snow and possible freezing rain could cause some localised disruption to power supplies.
Ice will become an issue across many areas, leading to hazardous driving conditions especially in areas with snow cover.
There is a chance during Saturday afternoon of the sleet/snow possibly turning to rain in Western areas due to milder air assoicated with the weather front. There is also a risk of a period of freezing rain in places which will may lead to dangerous conditions.
This warning may be upgraded to Level 2 at any stage so please keep an eye on our page.
We will of course keep you updated on where the snowfall is and it's current track
We will also be posting some charts/data regarding this possible widespread snowfall event. Stay tuned.
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A good explanation of what's coming for the rest of the week.
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6 minutes ago, Donegal said:
Yes ronan. Don't understand how they're not included in the warning.
Yeah I seen pics from up around the Isle Of Doagh this morning and they had quite a bit of snow but the snow just keeps on coming there tonight. Also seeing pics of Garvagh tonight and they have a lot of snow by the looks of it while maybe a mile down the road barely nothing. All very localised. Garvagh....
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North Donegal really doing well since early yesterday with Streamers and still going.
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Yeah a wee dusting here. It all kinda broke up then reformed over Donegal.
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3 minutes ago, Donegal said:
Unusual the way that shower developed and then intensified over N central ulster. Good to see it.
Showers are just forming out of nowhere on the East Coast then intensifying as they move inland then dying out when they get to Derry. It has been snowing lightly the past while. Another batch forming to the East now.
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6 minutes ago, Northwest NI said:
Heavy shower of snow here at the minute. Ground turning white quite quickly
Yeah starting here as well but breaking up a bit and the best of it couod just go to the South of me.
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This looks good if it doesn't break up before it gets here which it probably will.
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Just now, BIG LAD said:
Those two yellow strips look like 2 fingers being stuck up at me
Ha well I wouldnt be losing too much sleep over it. Its all breaking up before it gets here.
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Yeah was just looking at the cams there. That heavier patch looks to be heading this way. Also is that a bit of a streamer setting up to the East
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Just goes to show that anything can happen. Was this even forecast. Would be nice to see it intensify a little and give us a dusting.
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33 minutes ago, Northwest NI said:
Little bit of interest for us in NW tonight @ronan.....
Few flakes starting to fall here. Not graupel.
Ohhhh. Where did that come from. I had a snooze after work and look what happens I still hate Easterlies but!
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So close but so far. Looking at this line of snow from my kitchen window. I see parts of North Donegal like Ballyliffen and Culdaff has had quite a bit of snow through the night. I really really really hate Easterly setups
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Imagine everything fell in to place and we got 3 decent snowfalls over 5 days. We are long overdue a wee treat. Good to see the GFS sticking to its guns and has done the past 4 or 5 days.
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2 minutes ago, bobbarley said:
Yes very frustrating, I’ve been watching those showers pass me by to the north, would definitely have received a covering from that!
For sure. Early days yet but. Maybe a wee dusting overnight
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What a waste
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Things shaping up nicely. We could all do really well this week if things pan out the way they are showing. Here's hoping anyway.
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Really looking forward to this now. Just had a few flakes blowing in the wind in Derry. 6am can't come quick enough