Ireland has enjoyed some glorious weather for the past week, however, that is all set to change as the sunshine fades and a rather chilly spell arrives.
Met Eireann has predicted that the current summer weather will subside by Monday as showers spread across the country, with temperatures to fall below zero by Wednesday.
The forecaster said cold blankets would hover over Ireland "with scattered showers, some possibly wintry, feeding down throughout the afternoon and evening".
Snow showers on high ground are expected to continue on Thursday, along with scattered showers in most areas.
A forecaster said: "Confidence increasing on the weather models for a blast of cold weather next week with a risk of some wintry showers. April could start off more like you'd expect January to!"
Here is a more detailed look at Met Eireann's forecast for the coming week.
Sunday, March 27
On Sunday, the fine weather will continue with early mist or fog patches clearing to leave another dry day with long spells of spring sunshine.
Highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees in light easterly or variable winds.
A clear and dry start to the evening but a touch more cloud will build across the northwest where there may be a light shower or two.
A clear and mostly dry night with light winds and lows down to 2 to 5 degrees.
Monday, March 28
Another calm and dry start with the morning sun clearing away any lingering mist or fog.
It'll be a day of cloudy periods and sunny spells, but there will be one or two isolated showers developing too. Winds staying relatively light, with highs of 13 to 16 degrees.
The showers will clear in the evening, but a little cloud will linger into the night with lows of 2 to 5 degrees.
Tuesday, March 29
A little more of a cloudier day Tuesday as the winds turn northerly and bring a cold change to the weather.
Staying dry initially, but a few showers will develop later in the day, and our highs will reach 12 to 14 degrees in a northerly breeze.
Cooler overnight with temperatures falling back down close to freezing too.
Wednesday, March 30
A change expected on Wednesday as cooler air blankets the country with scattered showers, some possibly wintry, feeding down throughout the afternoon and evening.
Cloudy skies and noticeably colder too, with highs of 6 to 9 degrees in a brisk northerly wind.
Thursday, March 31
Rather similar conditions will follow on from Wednesday, with a brisk northerly breeze bringing down scattered showers, some possibly wintry on the hills.
Feeling cold with highs of 6 to 8 degrees.
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