Travel chaos as airports close amid snow & -11C chill with freezing rain to come

BRITS are facing more travel chaos due to heavy snow with a number of major airports closing their runways.

The UK was buffeted with wintry weather through the night and many across the country will be waking up to snow this morning.

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Snow covers the ground and houses after falling overnight in Peterborough, CambridgeshireCredit: Paul Marriott

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The white stuff in London overnightCredit: Rex

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Snow started to fall at Stonehenge in Wiltshire yesterday eveningCredit: Nick Bull/pictureexclusive.com

The coldest spot last night was Loch Glascarnoch in Scotland where temperatures fell to -11C.

Now, Manchester Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport have temporarily closed their runways due to snow.

It comes after Birmingham Airport suspended operations for several hours overnight “for snow clearing and safety reasons” but said it was on schedule for “business as usual” to start the morning.

The Manchester Airport team said it was experiencing “heavy snow” and that its teams are working hard to clear the runways “as quickly as possible”.

“The safety of our passengers is our top priority, and we appreciate your patience during this time,” the airport added.

“Please check with your airline for the latest flight information and allow extra travel time today.

“We will update you as soon as possible. Thank you.”

Liverpool John Lennon Airport remains open despite the runway closure. 

Travellers are advised to contact their airlines for the latest flight information. 

“We are working hard to clear the runway and will provide an update at 07.45,” the airport said.

A rare amber health alert is already in place for all of England as officials fear the weather will place a strain on medical services.

Yellow weather warnings have also been upgraded to amber over fears rural communities will be cut off.

Bristol Airport reopened around 11pm on Saturday after an earlier closure but warned of delays on Sunday morning due to aircraft being out of position. 

Birmingham and Bristol Airports as well as Belfast International Airport urged passengers to check with their airline.

Image Credits and Reference: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/32615873/uk-weather-travel-chaos-airports-closed/

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