Passengers were left stranded on a snowy tarmac at Manchester Airport as heavy snowfall caused flight delays and disruptions. The airport has been forced to close its runways again as its team worked to clear the snow.
READ MORE:Brits will wake up to a frosty morning after sub-zero temperatures iced parts of the country in what was expected to be the coldest night of winter so far.
Scot Rail warned people to take 'extra care' when travelling after -16C temperatures were forecast in the Scottish Highlands. CHESHIRE: Dusk falls across fields on Thursday as the UK braces for the coldest night of the winter so far 'Temperatures will also be well below freezing across much of the UK so there is a continued risk of ice overnight and through Friday morning's rush hour.
Met Office senior operational meteorologist Liam Eslick added: ‘Under ideal conditions where there is still snow of the ground, light winds and clear skies, it is possible for temperatures to fall to as low as -20C.’ The Met Office issued five fresh weather warnings as snowfall grounded planes, blocked railway lines and sparked huge motorway delays yesterday.
Advertisement The Met Office warned to expect scattered wintry showers and icy patches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths. The airport warned that some flights may be delayed, and advised passengers to check with their airline for the latest information. At least 14 departures and five arrivals scheduled to operate at the airport today have been cancelled.
Significant travel disruption was also caused by the snow in Devon and Cornwall yesterday, with some roads closed and motorists stationary for 'long periods of time', a joint statement from Devon and Cornwall Police and Devon County Council Highways said.Ploughs have been fitted to gritters which were working into this morning to clear routes in the area, police and highways officials said.
'Cold conditions will last until at least the weekend, so we urge drivers to remain vigilant of the risks posed by ice and, in some locations, snow,' said RAC breakdown spokeswoman Alice Simpson. Amber alerts have also been extended and will now run until January 12, meaning a rise in deaths is likely, the agency said.
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