Ireland is set to bask in some lovely sunshine to start March - but things will take a bitter turn once that sun goes down.
Coming off the back of a very wintry February which saw three storms in the space of seven days, the first day of March represents the beginning of spring for many.
That usually results in longer days (the clocks go forward at the end of the month) and the appearance of flowers planted in the autumn.
But we could have to wait a little longer to see the first shoots, as temperatures are set to plummet to -3C in some parts.
There is some good news though, as things are looking fairly settled for the weekend.
Here's the latest from Met Eireann:
Monday night
The forecast reads: "Cold, dry and largely clear tonight. Widespread frost and icy patches will develop as temperatures fall to between -3 and +1 degrees in near calm conditions. A few patches of mist and fog will develop locally also.
Tuesday
We'll have "a cold and frosty start on Tuesday but any frost and ice will clear to leave a dry and bright day with long spells of sunshine. However, there will be a little more patchy cloud in the northwest and it will turn cloudier in the south and southeast during the evening. Highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees in light to moderate easterly or variable breezes.
"Another cold and generally dry night with long clear spells, though it will turn cloudier overnight with isolated patches of drizzle in the east and south. Lowest temperatures of -2 to +2 degrees, with frost and ice patches developing in a light easterly breeze.
Wednesday
Wendesday will be "cloudy with scattered patches of light rain and drizzle spreading from the south. More persistent rain will move into western and southwestern coastal counties in the evening. Highest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees in light to moderate southeasterly winds.
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Rain will spread northeastwards across the country on Wednesday night. Clear spells and scattered showers will follow into Connacht and Munster as the rain clears overnight. Lowest temperatures of 2 to 5 degrees in light winds.
Thursday
Met Eireann say: "Rain will gradually clear from the east and north through the morning and afternoon, leaving a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers, most frequent and prolonged over the western half of the country. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in light to moderate northwesterly winds.
"A cold and generally dry night with long clear spells and just isolated showers, mainly near western and northern coasts. Lowest temperatures of -1 to +2 degrees in light westerly winds.
The outlook
However, Friday will be another bright day with sunny spells and scattered light showers., with Met Eieann adding that we'll see highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees in a light breeze.
"High pressure will build across the country over the weekend, bringing plenty of dry and bright weather with long sunny spells." they conclude.
