Bitter temperatures are forecast from Thursday onwards as what’s being described by forecasters as an arctic blast will cover the country.
Temperatures are set to drop to -4c in areas with heavy frost and snowfall expected.
Today and tomorrow will see temperatures of 11-13c during the day and dropping to 3c at night.
However, Thursday will see strong northwest winds and afternoon temperatures of 3c leaving night time temperatures dropping to -4c.
Snow is expected to start falling with sleet on Thursday and becoming more consistent throughout the weekend. Wrap up well if you’re out and about.