Parts of the UK are bracing for Arctic sub-zero temperatures in a matter of weeks, with new weather maps revealing the areas of Britain worst affected.

Met Office chief meteorologist Jason Kelly said the recent icy conditions will be replaced by warmer weather - and by the middle of next week, the mercury will hit 25C

The Met Office has predicted that warmer weather is on the way, with temperatures set to reach as high as 25C by Wednesday following the UK's icy 'Arctic blast'

Millions of Londoners were waking up to a extremely chilly morning on Friday as an Arctic blast sent temperatures plummeting across the UK. The Met Office recorded a low of 4C overnight in the capital sending people reaching for the thermostat.

Forecasters and meteorologists have shared their verdict on the "Arctic blast" and said icy temperatures will be replaced by warmer weather.

It's been getting chillier in the UK and sadly, that's not about to change, the cold is on its way with temperatures dropping into single digits in some cities