ireland Ireland Regional Discussions 24th January 2013, 06z onwards

[be cause]

Here's a snowy pic of a different type. As Ginger had said a few posts back it had been pretty much snowing all morning although they melted within seconds as they weren't lying. Had to be quick but I liked this one of a couple of flakes on the end of a leaf before they disappeared.

this is a prize winner Watsy .. thanks for sticking it up

[The Eagle]

Dew point -4 right now and sub zero outside. Any more flurries are going to settle.

[Altohumorous]

I think this winter there was a "snow forcefield" around us here in North Dublin City area! A few very light grauple and snow showers yesterday, whilst the radar looked so promising, and further south got a few CMs, again....................Oh well, good for you folks. I wonder is Howth peninsula to blame? Certainly an unexpectedly interesting event.

Yesterday morning early was like a scene from "Mordor", slate grey, cold, dark, dead winter sky and light and feel. So nice to see the brighter weather today. These chill but light easterlies and the weather remind me very much of many late 70s and early to mid 80s days in late feb, march and April

[be cause]

And I have enjoyed the 8th dry day in a row with good prospects for the next 8 .. and after 11 wet months it's a pleasure as satisfying as a good 6 inches ..

of snow

[stormforce 10]

bitter cold out, -2.0c. good to see plenty of dry weather. its very welcome to stay for a wee while longer.

[BIG LAD]

lovely day today. last nights low was -4.1c and currently -1.3c so should be colder tonight.

[The watcher]

I would go as far to say that this little spell has brought about the lowest minima of the winter for here especially.

[Rocheydub]

Lowest mean temp for my area for 2 years...

And about 4 flakes fell!

[stormforce 10]

lowest temp of the winter here. -6.2c and very frosty

Edited February 25, 2013 by stormforce 10

[BIG LAD]

low of -4.3c last night.

[The watcher]

Beautiful sunny day here and slightly milder, still cold though. Would love a dry warm spell right now to feel the suns warmth again.

[stormforce 10]

coldest night of the winter -7.8c. lovely sunny day now.

[stormforce 10]

another cold night in the offing -2.0c already.

Edited February 25, 2013 by stormforce 10

[skywatcher]

Last week we headed to the south of france chasing the sun. We found snow. It started in rennes, got worse by toulouse and we crawled into carcassone in a blizzard I'm not happy, in fact I'm quite sad just in front of of convoy of snowploughs. For the first few days we didn't have heating in our motorhome as it failed. I'm thoroughly off snow now but very pleased to hear people back home have seen a few flakes. Not to make you jealous or anything but at the moment I'm looking out the window at blue skies and palm trees. Anyway, if you want a major snow event next year, head for the south of france!

[gingercat]

A gorgeous spell of weather recently, the only slight grumble is that I seriously think I am going to have to water my plants!!

[be cause]

10th dry day .. I do need to water my plants but my water pump is drained awaiting a thaw of the system

and my longest dry spell of 15 days is under threat .. a good record to break !

[stormforce 10]

Last week we headed to the south of france chasing the sun. We found snow. It started in rennes, got worse by toulouse and we crawled into carcassone in a blizzard I'm not happy, in fact I'm quite sad just in front of of convoy of snowploughs. For the first few days we didn't have heating in our motorhome as it failed. I'm thoroughly off snow now but very pleased to hear people back home have seen a few flakes. Not to make you jealous or anything but at the moment I'm looking out the window at blue skies and palm trees. Anyway, if you want a major snow event next year, head for the south of france!

had a great time there last november, although it lashed rain all day in rennes, I didn;t let it bother me even those i was soaked to the bone. Carcassone is an amazing place and I will return some day. enjoy.

Edited February 26, 2013 by stormforce 10

[sundog]

Well thats another winter over. Wasnt the best,not at my location anyway. A few light dustings and the odd frost is the best i got,lowest temp -2.8c. so overall = grade E - fail,must try harder next year!

[The watcher]

Welcome to spring y'all. The run up to April showers and the anticipation of what Summer will bring. Long sunny and warm days with some Thunderstorms (at night especially) in between please.

[Neiller22]

Roll on summer. Loving this weather at the mo

[The Eagle]

Winter returning with a vengeance in the next 5 - 7 days - East and North West to see the most snow

Edited March 3, 2013 by The Eagle

[be cause]

this is my 15th dry day in a row .. equealing the longest dry spell here in my observational life of 32 years .. something to remember from this winter after all !

.... and then it drizzled ...

Edited March 3, 2013 by be cause

[skywatcher]

Winter returning with a vengeance in the next 5 - 7 days - East and North West to see the most snow

Just popped onto the forum in a quiet moment to see how everyone's getting on. Torrential rain here just south of Perpignan just started and for tonight but it's been glorious for the past two days. We're off to Spain tomorrow as it's going to rain throughout France for the rest of this week. I'm looking forward to the first bbq of the year. I shall think of you as the cold rain, sleet and snow lash down.......-

[be cause]

Just popped onto the forum in a quiet moment to see how everyone's getting on. Torrential rain here just south of Perpignan just started and for tonight but it's been glorious for the past two days. We're off to Spain tomorrow as it's going to rain throughout France for the rest of this week. I'm looking forward to the first bbq of the year. I shall think of you as the cold rain, sleet and snow lash down.......-

while you enjoy the rain , sleet and snow .. here all is calma .. happy hols

[Rocheydub]

Time to reawaken this thread... All models pointing to extremely cold weather for the time of year from about Sunday onwards...

Even some of the GFS runs (control run 6z) has us under -12 uppers from Sunday 10th

If it did transpire, all we could say is WOW!!!