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

[mountain shadow]

As ever a downgrade on the warning.

Talking of only impacting over 200 mtrs. Im not even sure Pomeroy is that high.

[Neiller22]

Yep. Typical met office. Don't know why they bother. Ah well. Onto next year.

[norn iron]

Yep. Typical met office. Don't know why they bother. Ah well. Onto next year.

Friday's event is still on though

[mountain shadow]

To much can change between now and Friday NI.

[Neiller22]

Ha ha. Warning for Northern Ireland even above 200 metres now gone. So to think Fridays event will come off at this stAge is very wishful thinking! They got Tuesday warning completely wrong 12 hrs out!! They really are diabolical to be honest.

[mountain shadow]

Latest NAE shows a snowy/sleety mix. Im guessing its the dew points that are the problem.

[Baltic Regions]

Ive been out most of this evening in and around Ballyclare, lugging staging and 15ft book flats about (dont ask!).

The temp has been ranging from 1-2-3 degrees. It has also been tryingto snow on and off throughout.

After it being such a wet aul day it has certainly been drying up and it makes me wonder if we are getting the drying before the snow?

I dont expect much from this week but I wouldn't be surprised if we got a bit of a covering in the morning.

Does anyone else remember St. Patricks Day about 2002 ish when it was totally abnormally warm? I remember being out in student land in Belfast (Holy land area), and us students lifting out the sofas from the houses onto the street and basking in warm sunshine.

[Neiller22]

Comical !! Snow warning back! I give up

[ronan]

It is very comical! They can't even forecast an event now 6 hours before it happens!

[mountain shadow]

The question is now will it actually happen?

[mountain shadow]

Something building over South West Scotland i think. Heading this way if it makes it.

[snowmore]

Light snow here in Longford!

[mountain shadow]

Just rain here in Carryduff, cant fathom that weather warning.

[cue_killar]

Had some sleet here but looks like it wants to snow! As do I .

[Neiller22]

Well as iv said. It's comical. Talking bout heavy snow on thurs- fri too so u can be sure that wont happen either! Just go the opposite of what is forecast.

[mountain shadow]

Just had a few flakes so i guess the weather warning is justified.

[be cause]

Snow days now into double figures this winter .. 2 .. Snow still falling .. but now thawing

[snowmore]

Very heavy snow falling in west Dublin/Kildare!

Edited March 19, 2013 by jamesd

[Neiller22]

Is that sarcasm MS ! Or is that what fathoms a warning from met nowadays! A few flakes of snow!

[sundog]

A few cm of snow here which was a surprise and still snowing , i only got up a while ago but looking at the radar its seems to half started around half 6. Temp 1.0c

[mountain shadow]

Sarcasm Neiller.

Overnight runs put Northern Ireland in prime position for later in the week as the Atlantic engages the cold air.

Still subject to change of course.

[gingercat]

Winter has been far too long this yar. Roll on spring and a bit of warmth!

[be cause]

Well, I must confess that as Pope Francis gets installed .. my snow has Peter'ed out ..

[Neiller22]

Lets hope so MS but I don't think we will get it. I think the cold will be pushed away from us resulting in rain/sleet but I hope I'm wrong.

[Neiller22]

And just by magic met office have heavy rain warning for us thurs and fri! U can guarantee northern England and Scotland get snow. Never had faith in it happening.