Please no. The BBC among those raising fears of a Beast from the East 2.0 before Paddy's Day

Thankfully, Met Éireann are yet to mention anything overly severe.

Talk of more freezing conditions heading in our direction have sparked up this morning, after a number of U.K. weather forecasters tweeted of the potential for a 'Beast from the East 2.0.'

TV3’s Deric Ó hArtagáin, Liam Dutton of Channel 4 and Simon King of the BBC, all made reference to the ‘Beast’ when tweeting about what's in store for us this coming long weekend.

So ...no need for alarm just yet but something is stirring for next weekend. Could #BeastFromTheEast could be making a come back?! Early tracking models for next Sunday 18th. Nothing comfirmed. Will be keeping a close eye!! pic.twitter.com/Dno2TAnEGC

— Deric Ó hArtagáinTV3 (@deric_hartigan) March 11, 2018

Beast from the east, part two?

Another burst of Siberian air may push westwards over Europe next weekend. It’s unlikely to be as intense or as prolonged as the last cold spell. Nevertheless, it brings the possibility of snow, frost and a late season chill back into the mix... pic.twitter.com/HjM1JBFnXA

— Liam Dutton - Weatherman (@liamdutton) March 11, 2018

The Beast 2.0

Possibly coming to a location near you this weekend. But, are squeals ever any good? Time will tell. #BeastFromTheEast ❄ pic.twitter.com/poDuwzRxte

— Simon King (@SimonOKing) March 12, 2018

While there has been absolutely no indication of a repeat of the severe weather that created one of the worst weather events in recent Irish history -  early reports do indicate this weekend will be significantly colder than usual for this time of year.

Met Éireann says the weather for the weekend is still 'rather uncertain.'  And that ''current indications suggest that Saturday, St Patrick's Day will be a windy day with easterly winds increasing fresh or strong and turning colder with scattered showers.''

Here's hoping that the forecast gets better from here! And that no Paddy's Day celebrations are impacted.