We have had a couple of pleasant enough days, but our hopes for a well-deserved spell of Spring weather are soon to be dashed.
The coming weekend will bring cold temperatures, hail, sleet, and frost, making outdoor activities a very unappealing proposition indeed.
Temperatures will fall to -2C tonight, with widespread frost expected on Saturday morning.
Saturday will remain rather chilly, with occasional showers, sleet, and even snow on higher ground. Saturday night will be cold, though things will begin improving towards Sunday afternoon. Temperatures might reach 10C towards the evening, and the trend will continue on Monday and Tuesday, with the thermometer reaching 12C in places.