Avalanche warning for Irish Hills as freeze contin

[Paul]

Hey Guys

Here is an article from today in the Irish Independent. Basically there are warning of Avalanches on Irish hills. Interesting stuff.

www.independent.ie/national-news/avalanche-warning-for-peaks-as-freeze-to-worsen-2000657.html

[cillian]

on a similar note:

Hillwalkers are being urged not to venture up mountains without proper equipment. Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland programme this morning, Gerry Christie of Kerry Mountain Rescue said "don't contemplate going up a steep mountain at the moment without an ice axe and crampons". He also warned hillwalkers to be mindful of alpine weather conditions on the mountains.

www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0105/breaking1.htm

[Ginge]

Just thought I would post this up, so that people can see exactly what is supposed to hit us this weekend:

news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Latest-Sky-News-Weather-Forecast-For-The-UK/Article/201001115516278?lpos=UK_News_News_Your_Way_Region_9&lid=NewsYourWay_ARTICLE_15516278_Latest_Sky_News_Weather_Forecast_For_The_UK

Also, Mountaineering Ireland has released a weather warning today/yesterday, stating:

"Mountaineering Ireland urges only experienced mountaineers to take to the high mountains and to do so only with the appropriate equipment, training and experience. "

Even at that guys, people planning going out, be careful. Especially with the weather that is supposed to hit sunday.

Full article can be read here:

www.mountaineering.ie/news/viewdetails.asp?ID=386