Snow closes Manchester airport runways as weather warnings cover the UK
Heavy snowfall has ground the country to a halt this morning as commuters are urged to brace for snow showers, ice and rain.
Manchester and Bristol airports closed their runways for several hours due to heavy snow, while there were stranded vehicles and collisions hace blocked key roads across northern England.
A number of schools throughout the north of England, primarily in Yorkshire, are also closed today with mor expected to follow.
The north and west of Scotland are covered by a yellow warning for snow and ice until 11am, with another for snow and ice in central and eastern parts of the country in place until midday.
A further yellow snow warning covering part of the Scottish Lowlands including Edinburgh is in place until midday.
Two weather warnings are in place at Manchester Airport – one for heavy rain until 8am, and another for snow and ice until midday.
Manchester Airport said its runways have reopened after being closed because of severe weather.
The airport said in a statement: ‘Our runways are now open but, as a result of the earlier closure, some departures and arrivals may still experience delays.
‘Please check with your airline for the latest flight information and allow extra time for your journey today.’