Ireland - Regional Discussion

[Harps]

There'll be real blizzard like conditions on higher ground (Glenshane probably included!) from some time tomorrow afternoon through to Friday morning, definitely should see some snow at lower levels as well but probably not until later in the day

[ronan]

Yeah I did watch it. Is it just me or do the forecasters seem to be holding back a little on forecasting this snow? I predicted for the last snow fall that you would see it first and you did Pomeroy! Not only did you see it first but you got the most! Jammy sod!

[ForeverPomeroysnow]

I got that feeling too Ronan - heres hoping for more jamminess on my part then Ronan!

[geoffw]

pre drinks before the storm, any1 joining me?

[ForeverPomeroysnow]

Ok geoffw I am opening a bottle of Dalwhiney as we speak

[The watcher]

I'd rather not celebrate my house rolling down the road like tumble weed. Apart from that, my cellar is bone dry atm.

[geoffw]

I'd rather not celebrate my house rolling down the road like tumble weed. Apart from that, my cellar is bone dry atm.

it wont be that bad?

[The watcher]

it wont be that bad?

No, but then again who knows, its been a while since the last winds of this strength in Bangor. Structural damage is likely.

[geoffw]

No, but then again who knows, its been a while since the last winds of this strength in Bangor. Structural damage is likely.

very unlikely, beingg optomistic lol

[mountain shadow]

18z rolling out, lets see what it does with this storm and following snow.

[ForeverPomeroysnow]

Hmmm Monday/Tuesday looking rather extreme for wind as per Met Eireann

[mountain shadow]

John Hammond on BBC just mentioning an area of persistant sleet/snow for Northern Ireland on Friday, also backed up GFS 18zulu.

[jello]

Is it just me or is utv live's weather forecasts complete rubbish!, I dont mean the weather forecast in general, I mean shortness of it, the old icons etc

Edited December 7, 2011 by jello

[ronan]

They are complete rubbish Jello!! Stick with the beeb!!

[Harps]

There should be some decent accumulations of snow between tomorrow evening and Friday, snow level should be lower than it was over the weekend so hopefully I'll get a good covering this time

Without a doubt the most exciting day of weather we've had this year (for the north anyway!). Very rare to get an extreme storm followed immediately by the chance of heavy snow

[Juuyoku]

Im looking forward to what tomorrow has to offer but of course I don't wish any damage to people's property or for lives to be in danger. Love a good storm . Good thing it was today I had to head over the Glenshane Pass and not tomorrow because of potential snow. My mum is supposed to be heading back to Scotland tomorrow on the ferry. Belfast to Cairnryan. Pretty sure that won't be happening!

[stormforce 10]

was bleedin freezin today with squally showers, wind starting to pick up here.

anyone having trouble changing their avatar? I can't seem to change mine?

Edited December 7, 2011 by stormforce 10

[The watcher]

anyone having trouble changing their avatar? I can't seem to change mine?

make sure the picture is in the correct format and size. Can't offer any other advice than that, the only other problem would be from the upload server but I don't have the admin abilities to deal with that.

You'd be forgiven for thinking a settled spell was on the way here. Not a breath of wind outside, it's quiet as a church. A real calm before the storm.

[stormforce 10]

make sure the picture is in the correct format and size. Can't offer any other advice than that, the only other problem would be from the upload server but I don't have the admin abilities to deal with that.

You'd be forgiven for thinking a settled spell was on the way here. Not a breath of wind outside, it's quiet as a church. A real calm before the storm.

ok thanks for that watcher, will try that.

yep definately the calm before....

[Rocheydub]

yep definately the calm before....

I'll finish that...

THE STORM.... It's here, and very wild indeed!

[geoffw]

not very severe winds at all .... i was correct

[ronan]

Condition really bad in Derry! Have't felt wind like this on a long time!

[BornFromTheVoid]

not very severe winds at all .... i was correct

You must live in quite a sheltered spot geoffw. I'm in Cork city, which is well away from the main action and it sounds wild out! Non stop howling since about 2am, woke me up several times during the night.

[jello]

bbc news reported a few moments ago there that there has been a recorded gust of 89mph at Malin head

[BornFromTheVoid]

Hourly reports here jello http://www.met.ie/latest/reports.asp

78 knots. 144.45kph, 89.76mph!