The United Kingdom could be set for one of its coldest winters in 30 years.
The return of the 'Beast from the East' looks likely to bring icy temperatures to widespread snow to the country early next year - and it could remain for weeks.
New research by University College London (UCL) revealed that extremely cold temperatures are already predicted for January and February 2020.
As reported by the Mirror Online, the research shows how Britain will see its coldest ever temperatures in the past seven years, as well as it being the seventh coldest winter in the past three decades.
It is believed the Midlands will be one of the worst affected areas, with scientists exploring current sea temperatures and weather systems over the North Atlantic.
Mark Saunders, who led the research team, told the Sunday Times : "This would rank the 2020 January-February central England temperature as the coldest winter since 2013 and January-February 2020 as the seventh coldest winter in the past 30 years."
Scientists have estimated a "57 per cent chance the central England temperatures will be colder than in 2018" when the brutal weather returns.
Last year, the "Beast from the East" caused major travel disruption and temperatures plunged to a teeth-chattering -14C in some areas of Scotland.
17 people sadly died, including one seven-year-old girl.
But don't worry, there is some good news. The UK is expected to enjoy an Indian Summer first - with hot pressure set to move in from the west very soon.
Some forecasters have even said this could be the hottest September ever and it's all because of the Saharan heat plumes.
We could be seeing temperatures of around 26C, which is actually warmer than Hawaii.
Weather Outlook forecaster Brian Gaze said: "Computer forecast models support the three-month period ahead being among the warmest on record.
"Indian summer-like settled and sunny weather is forecast to start in a week's time, lasting a week or more and seeing highs up to 26C.
"High pressure is expected to bring a southerly feed, with heat arriving from southern Europe and north Africa.
"The pattern of Saharan heat coming to the UK was a big feature of summer this year, and is expected to repeat again."