Brrrrrrr! Frost and hail forecast as temperatures to drop this weekend

Get an extra duvet on the bed and watch the frost this weekend.

Met Eireann has warned that temperatures are set to plunge across the country.

As well as a severe chill factor, the national weather watcher said there is also a risk of heavy hail, thundery showers and temperatures plunging to 0 degrees in the coming days.

Saturday morning will be bright but will also carry a lot of bite for early risers.

The spokesperson said “Tomorrow, Saturday, will be a cold, crisp and bright day with sunny spells in all areas, but increasingly blustery and showery also.

“Some of the showers will be heavy with hail, with a risk of thundery downpours, especially in Atlantic coastal counties.”