It's going to be a cold one folks as freezing temperatures and snow are predicted for the weekend.

According to Met Éireann, Friday will be 'mainly dry and clear but a few heavy showers will also occur. Lows of 1 to 5 degrees in fresh gusty westerly winds. Frost in sheltered places.' 'Saturday night will be cold and breezy with wintry showers, mainly of rain, hail and sleet, but turning increasingly to snow overnight, especially in Ulster and on high ground.' 'Lowest temperatures of 0 to 3 degrees with moderate to fresh westerly winds.' 'Sunday will be a very cold day with sunny spells and wintry showers of rain hail, sleet and snow.' 'Highest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees with fresh, gusty westerly winds, strong in coastal areas.' 'On Sunday night, showers will become more isolated.' 'It will be cold with lowest temperatures of 0 to 2 degrees with frost and icy patches in places.