Our neighbours in the UK are enduring a torrid cold spell with temperatures in some parts dipping as low as -8 degrees.
Scotland in particular has been at the receiving end of the cold blast with snow in recent days and a "colder than average" March promised by forecasters.
Many Irish people have been left wondering if the cold front might reach our shores. This week is relatively mild with chilly night bringing frost to some parts but a change may be on the cards.
