The UK is bracing for a 'deep freeze' as dramatic maps reveal the arrival of a harsh Arctic blast this week, which could see temperatures plummet to -6C. The country is currently grappling with a wind and floodingcrisis, with a major incident declared in Somerset following overnight downpours and gusts that wreaked havoc across large parts of the UK.

However, chilling new weather maps from www.WXCharts.com indicate that temperatures are set to drop to -6C (21.2F) on Thursday morning in Scotland as a fresh Arctic blast hits the UK. This news rings alarm bells for families already struggling to afford heating bills this winter.