Amadeus Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Significant snowfall expected from 00.30 onwards according to the weather service. Detailed Forecast Issued by Ronaldsway Meteorological Office at 17 January 2013 8:45AM Cloudy today with occasional rain or drizzle, still falling as snow over the hills at times. Moderate, locally fresh, south-easterly winds will become fresh to strong this afternoon and it will be very cold, temperatures hovering around 4 Celsius at best, nearer to freezing on the hill tops with a risk of ice here. Tonight a band of heavier rain and sleet will edge in from the west, turning readily to snow on the hills, with the snow possibly starting to extend to lower levels as well. The southeasterly will be close to gale force. Sunrise: 8:26am Tomorrow Sunset: 4:31pm Today Outlook Overcast and bitterly cold on Friday with snow becoming persistent and likely to settle on low ground. Substantial snowfall will accumulate as the day progresses, especially over the hills and away from the east coast, with drifting in the strong to near gale south-east winds. So, as I'm currently on foreign assignment for the manx wet ops working elsewhere, may I make the daring request that the good people of ManxForums utilise their various camera phones and other gadgets to capture the ensuing chaos for all eternity? I love snow and would be out there in a flash with multiple lenses, but unfortunately I have to put up with 30+ degrees, cocktails and bikini models by the pool at the moment, so can't attend IOM news duties. I'm sure you understand. Thank you & have fun in the snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Skies Are Grey Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 School opening/closing announcement this afternoon at 4pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieF Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 poor you Amadeus, sounds just dreadful! I'm usually all up for a heap of snow to throw a spanner into the routine for a few days, but now I have a child who drives it feels a bit different... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishwasa Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 How damned inconsiderate! Snowing whilst I am not at home to enjoy it - isn't that just typical - Hmmmmp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxy1pper Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Announcement due at 4pm today (17th Jan 2013) re possible school closures. Personally, I wouldn't bank on the snow hitting us, after all it's the Isle of Man and our weather is completely different to anywhere else!! If they do close then hurrah, could be a day off work (with the sprogs), but if they predict snow and then it doesn't snow, will they re-open the schools and we will have to trudge into school and work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibaba Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 It's not going to snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hissingsid Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Should I get the sledge out and feed the huskies? I may just hang on a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 It's not going to snow. Um Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piebaps Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Login Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 OK, my money is on it rainig tomorrow in Douglas but the schools being closed anyway as it will save the Govt a few quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebees Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Oh no, we're walking up Snaefell on Saturday.....oh no. no no no no noooooooo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatsername Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) I'm not going to lie, I'd be excited to see it but am very doubtful we'll get what the warnings are predicting . . . . I hope that link works?! 2425433_1.DOC Edited January 17, 2013 by Whatsername Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilitantDogOwner Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 This will go the same as always...snow warning goes out, people panic, the mountain gets a bit snowy, rest of the island either gets a light dusting or rain....then life returns to normal. Meanwhile, Shipshite and Tescos get cleared out like its the end of days and the ferries will be cancelled. But no real snow will fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo2010 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Oh crap I am off to Tesco to stockpile food and water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piebaps Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 And horseburgers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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