ireland Ireland Regional Discussion - Autumn 2013

[skywatcher]

8 December.

[snowmore]

December 1st.

[smithyweather]

Sawel mountains forecast. 

 

 

Sperrins at 300m. 

 

Snow covering tomorrow morning? Haven't been able to see the hills lately. 

Edited November 8, 2013 by smithyweather

[snowmore]

On Rain Today Premium it is showing some red pixels(snow) over the mountains of Donegal!

[sundog]

Rather chilly night tonight,current temp 2.6c under clear skies. Mostly dry today,had one shower during the late afternoon. Max temp 8.4c.

[ronan]

James that would be Baronsmore Gap. Seen pics a while ago of it covered in hailstones today!

[smithyweather]

Down to 2.9c now. It was 3.4c in the last shower we had. It would easily snow to all levels if the temps would drop a bit or at least the dew points anyway because looking at the stations its no higher than 3c in most places.

 

Not going to venture up to the top of the mountain because I think the dew points are too high despite the fact that its about 1.5c there now. 

[smithyweather]

2.8c in that shower so getting lower. Going to Dungannon tomorrow so maybe there will be snow on the mountain at 300m?

Edited November 8, 2013 by smithyweather

[Rocheydub]

Snow you say?

 

I say December 24th…. Just to be seasonal!

[smithyweather]

Spotted my first snow! Got my binos out and looked over towards Dungiven and yes there is snow on the mountains. The closest one to me with snow is Benbradagh. The snowline looks to be 300m, I will take a few pics when i'm driving down there sure.

Don't be expecting anything spectacular though because its just a dusting.

Edit: its 2c up there now. Was sleeting.

Edited November 9, 2013 by smithyweather

[ronan]

Has to be snow on the hills! Sleet in Derry. Can see it on the car windscreen! 

Edited November 9, 2013 by ronan

[ForeverPomeroysnow]

touch of sleet last night, very wet mind, not surprised that some have seen a dusting of snow on the mountains  

[sundog]

Lovely clear morning here. Touch of frost earlier,last nights low 1.4c,current temp 3.6c.

[gary1365]

typical there is snow up on the hills on the north coast when i'm down in bangor visiting the parents for the weekend. suppose there will be plenty of chances through the winter.

[smithyweather]

Just been oot and the rain we had earlier is all frozen solid (like its sparkling under the moon) and the car is white.

 

Temp is 0c.

[smithyweather]

typical there is snow up on the hills on the north coast when i'm down in bangor visiting the parents for the weekend. suppose there will be plenty of chances through the winter.

not missing much. Nice to see it actually lasted all day surprisingly.

[gary1365]

can you recommend any where good to go out for a walk in the snow when the snow does arrive in the sperrins. preferably easily accessible by car and or mountainbike. 

[ronan]

Lovely part of the country but can be difficult to access in the snow!!

 

http://www.walkni.com/walks/295/lough-fea/

[ronan]

Here a photo that i took there last winter!

[gary1365]

i have a set of good winter tyres on the car i've driven past stuck 4x4s in my wee fiesta in the snow which is great fun lol. i'll have to have a poke around online to find a few places in the north sperrins.

 

that's a beautiful picture

 

edit i normally head into the mournes if i want to see the snow but that's a bit far away now lol

Edited November 9, 2013 by gary1365

[smithyweather]

can you recommend any where good to go out for a walk in the snow when the snow does arrive in the sperrins. preferably easily accessible by car and or mountainbike.

Well Binevenagh is good and it does get loads of snow but not as much. I think that theres a few places down near Dungiven but i'm not sure. Don't go down there often at all. Maybe down near sawel mountain lol?You could even try the antrim hill up round knocklayde and trostan. You'd get more snow over in the sperrins though. You have made a good decision moving up here because we would get the most snow in NI most cases. Like the mountain is never done closing. Edited November 9, 2013 by smithyweather

[gary1365]

aye was looking at the binevenagh walk don't think it would be a good idea to walk to far up it in the snow though. i'm sure i'll figure it out at the time

[smithyweather]

Oh aye its dangerous, the cliffs are woeful. You don't even to hike, you can drive up (inaccessible in snowy weater though) and get in that way through the altikeragh road.

But yea you decide when you are going which is best.

Edited November 9, 2013 by smithyweather

[gary1365]

tbh I'll probably just drive up that direction and see where I end up.

[BIG LAD]

thanks for the pic, smithyweather. had sleet on the car windscreen sat morn so was thinkin somewhere had snow.