Bring out the brollies and winter coats because North Wales is set for a chilly and blustery few days.
Frequent outbreaks of rain are expected to soak the region next week as the current bitterly cold conditions continue.
Forecasters are predicting that the "mini Beast from the East", which has sent temperatures plummeting this week, could last for the next few days.
Although it may not feel quite as cold as in recent days, temperatures will remain in single figures, with highs of just 7C expected over the weekend, because of the lingering easterly air flow.
The country’s weather normally originates in the west, but the unusual strength of Polar high pressure has forced winds to blow from the east. These will extend across the Atlantic to reach northeast Canada in the coming days, so in effect, the UK’s air flow is in reverse.
Forecasts indicate that temperatures could fall slightly below average during the early part of next week.
Coupled with the likelihood of heavy showers from next Wednesday it could be a miserable time for many as autumn draws to an end.
Gusts of 48mph are expected in Capel Curig on Wednesday afternoon while Holyhead will experience speeds of around 47mph. Winds will be slightly calmer in the east with gusts of 37mph predicted for Rhyl.
Coolest conditions will be in the north and some of the predicted showers could become quite wintry.
Some brighter intervals are possible although the stubborn wind chill will continue to make it seem very cool.
A number of train services across the region have also been cancelled by Transport for Wales this week due to the cold weather.
The train operator said that problems caused by Storm Callum and damage caused to wheels due to the "seasonal conditions" means more trains need repairs at the moment.
However, there is still some uncertainty in the forecast as December and the start of the meteorological winter approaches. There are suggestions by some computer models that the country could even welcome a brief mild spell, with the air flow reverting to the west.
Alternatively, if winds veer to the north, more cold weather is possible.
