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1 hour ago, booferking said:
If there was no mild sector would of been looking close to 1ft of snow
If there was no mild sector, there wouldn't have been any precipitation at all though, it was caused by a warm front.
Another 2 degrees lower in the 850's though around -4/-5, I reckon it would have stayed as snow for Central and Eastern areas.
Lampost watching for another couple of days though and some feisty Atlantic weather off the back of the renewed PV in Canada stirring some super storms up.
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Still snowing here now.
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Good covering here this morning in Newtownards outskirts, centimetre or so. I haven't slept much, it has been light snow most of the night from around 2/3am, became more moderate outbursts the last hour.
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Better than a kick in the graupels
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Snow and graupel mixture all the way down here in Newtownards. Ground is frozen too. Wouldn't take much for a covering.
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Just had a heavy shower through and the ground is partially white. Didnt see what type of precipitation, but assuming it was either wet snow/hail.
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Just now, Ever Hopeful said:
Met forecast just upgraded tomorrow a little here
Yes. Even Newtownards has a good bit of showery activity for Monday.
I think sea surface temperatures are still above average for this time of year. That coupled with the low 850 temperatures may give more beef to the showers?
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Air is slack most of the time, colder uppers are there most of the time (for several days). Seeing a few flakes would be nice, but not expecting it.
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Have been watching the models for a week now ever since I seen the meandering high forecast and the non-ssw event of last week.
I'm very inclined to say if meto are seeing ecm and ukmo as the most likely scenario, it's game on.
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2 minutes ago, Ali1977 said:
Heights already weaker than last run at T126 over Greeny
Think you got that the wrong way round.
Comparison shows Greenland...greener than previous (and lighter blue)
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55 minutes ago, Ruzzi said:
I don't think anyone has said at any point that a SSW guarantees cold weather, and I don't think anyone has indicated that they are 100% that the upcoming SSW is bringing cold weather. Infact the only people who have mentioned anything of the sort are the people trying to constantly remind everyone else that it doesn't guarantee cold, despite it being pretty common knowledge through-out.
I think it's safe to say that 99% of the thread followers are fully aware that it doesn't guarantee cold, but I think the discussion over the past few days especially has been really interesting and there's always, or should always be a good hype around a SSW at this stage especially as no-one knows how it will play out and that's where the interest and excitement comes from.
People are not here for the guarantee of cold .... otherwise nobody would be here
We're here to enjoy the ride of seeing how it plays, a SSW doesn't guarantee cold and snow, but it gives us a ticket to the raffle and that's where the thrill of the chase comes in.
If you want spring and warmth, maybe best not to hang your hat on it for at least another few weeks until the effects of the SSW are laid out a bit clearer.
If it doesn't guarantee anything, then why is it even of benefit to discuss at this stage....until the effects are "laid out a bit clearer"?
Just seems to me like an SSW is really just a pattern breaker, there are lots of those in different aspects of meteorology. Telling me the weather pattern is going to change in 2-3 weeks? Hardly wizardry on an island like ours.
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I bid you all good luck for some of the white stuff on Christmas day. No chance for me as I will be in Singapore (pending negative test in the morning). 32, sun and afternoon downpours.
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Good luck for snow this week everyone. I won't see a drop as in partly Sunny Malta for the next 12 days.
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Just thought I would let you all know that Geoff Waters passed away (Geoff W) https://www.netweather.tv/forum/profile/3212-geoffw/
He posted in here from time to time and was from my home town of Bangor in County Down.
I only found out because my Mum mentioned about one of her old clients in a disability care home had died last week and she mentioned the name. I befreinded him on social media platforms also but haven't really used them in a long time.
RIP Geoff and I hope we made your time on this earth full of wonder and excitement here on Netweather.
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Snowing down to East coast here, albeit of the wet variety. The afternoon felt lovely and warm too. Did not expect anything wintry, even though knew there was a brief colder spell this weekend.
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3 hours ago, Cavehill Snow said:
I read somewhere that when dew points temperatures are high, snow will melt quicker than in direct sunlight.
At 5pm yesterday my air temp was 2C and snow was mostly intact, by 9pm snow was all gone and temp was 4-5C with very little rainfall.
Very true. In direct sunlight snow acts as a reflector of heat radiation. Surface temperature and dew points have a much bigger impact.
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On drive to Cairn Wood on Craigantlet, excuse the singing. Few other pics and videos also. Melting here now, nearly gone at coast. Few spots of drizzle. Now for a hot cuppa, pizza and then work.
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Time for a scoot to the local hill for some pics and vids. I'll post up.
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And we have go, everything turning white in literally seconds here. Footpaths and roads included.
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I have to say, it is quite rare for frontal snow here in Bangor, but that is twice this winter so far we have had some.
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Just to show how bad meto can be, they are showing light rain for my area now until 11am, yet it is moderate snow.
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Still snowing light and it has left the ground wet. Hoping it doesn't turn into a slush fest.
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9 minutes ago, ForeverPomeroysnow said:
Defo has got more intense so still coming your way everyone else, stay safe on the roads peeps!
I'll definitely need to stay safe tonight if it is still lying. Have deliveries for the local indian restaurant.
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1 minute ago, mountain shadow said:
Moderate snow sand just starting to stick
snow sand? Must have been caught up in winds from the Sahara .
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Just Sleet here....was always going to be wrong side of marginal on the Eastern side.