New weather maps paint a chilling picture for the days to come, as Brits are in for a four-day freeze - with sub-zero temperatures and snow set to hit parts of the country

A new weather map shows non-stop snow will fall for 72 hours in the UK - with temperatures set to plunge to -10C in some parts of the country

Status Orange weather warnings are coming into effect for three counties while another four have Status Yellow warnings today - Met Eireann have warned of harsh conditions

Hurricane Kirk is currently maintaining category 4 strength in the central North Atlantic Ocean

Weather woes may be on their way as early as the middle of next week as the UK braces for the back end of Hurricane Kirk, with Met Office experts revealing 'outbreaks' of rain

The Met Office has been unable to rule out snow in the UK in mid-October, after a senior meteorologist suggested that wintry showers could hit parts of the country

Parts of the UK could face severe wind and rain this coming week - with snow possibly on the way

The hurricane is not threatening land, according to forecasters