UK weather: Manchester Airport closes runways due to ‘significant levels of snow’
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UK weather: Manchester Airport closes runways due to ‘significant levels of snow’
SKY NEWS UK
Thursday 9 January 2025 09:36, UK
Travel disruption to road and rail services are likely on Thursday in the warning areas, as well as the potential for accidents in icy places, the Met Office has said.
Manchester Airport has temporarily closed its runways due to “significant levels of snow” as large swathes of the country deal with disruption caused by the freezing weather.
In a statement, the airport said: “Our runways are temporarily closed due to significant levels of snow, as our teams work hard to clear them as quickly as possible.
“The safety of our passengers is our top priority, and we appreciate your patience during this time. Please check with your airline for the latest flight information and allow extra travel time today.”
It follows warnings of widespread disruption issued by forecasters earlier, with temperatures expected to plummet to as low as -16C in some areas.
Snow, ice and fog warnings were issued, following severe weather on Wednesday, with the South West and south of England particularly affected by heavy snow.