Brits are bracing for an arctic blast that's set to sweep across the UK, with temperatures predicted to plummet as low as 0C.

Weather maps indicate that parts of northern Britain may struggle to rise above freezing towards the end of the month, while the rest of the country will experience single-digit temperatures.

These maps, generated using Met Desk data by WX Charts, show the icy cold setting in at 6am on October 21, two weeks from now.

If these forecasts prove accurate, an icy blast is set to freeze parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the North of England and parts of the Midlands overnight on October 22.

The maps not only show sub-zero temperatures but also predict a rainy night for many parts of the UK, with the South West, Wales, Midlands and north eastern coasts expec

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