Manchester Airport has temporarily closed its runways due to heavy snowfall. The airport emphasizes that passenger safety is paramount and urges travelers to check with their airlines for flight updates and allow extra time for travel.
Manchester Airport has closed its runways due to significant levels of snow. 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.
'Temperatures are forecast to plummet as low as -16C in some areas. There are multiple yellow snow alerts in place today across the UK.Commuters are being warned of icy roads and travel disruption, as temperatures plummeted again overnight across the UK.Yesterday Manchester airport blamed the ‘type of snow’ for being forced to close runways in recent days. Snow frozen below -2C is easier to move than the more slippery snow that causes slush and ice, the airport said. 'This is part of the reason airports in colder countries are able to operate despite regular snow,' an airport spokesperson said.There are currently four weather warnings in place:A yellow warning for snow and ice is in place for northern Scotland until midnight on ThursdayA yellow warning for ice has been issued until 10:30 GMT across parts of southern England and south-east WalesTwo yellow warnings for snow and ice are in force until 11:00 GMT - one across western Wales and north-west England, and south-west England; and another for Northern Irelan
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