Manchester airport has closed both runways due to heavy snowfall.
ℹ️ Due to heavy snow fall, we have temporary closed both runways. Health and safety will always be our top priority and operations will resume at the earliest opportunity.
— Manchester Airport (@manairport) December 10, 2022
Passengers are advised to contact their airline for the most up-to-date flight information.
A statement on Twitter said: “Due to heavy snowfall, we have temporary closed both runways. Health and safety will always be our top priority and operations will resume at the earliest opportunity.”
It’s not even snowing anymore and this is the extent of it. Manchester airport at its finest pic.twitter.com/4sjNCIdxWE
— Paul (@paulpanyan) December 10, 2022
Paul who is in the airport departures lounge tweeted an image showing the snow causing the closures.
⚠️ Yellow weather warning UPDATED⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) December 10, 2022
Snow and Ice across western parts England and Wales, and eastern parts of Northern Ireland
Now – Sunday 1200
Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️ pic.twitter.com/T3CLt94E9u
The Met Office has warned that freezing fog, sleet and snow could bring travel disruption to parts of the UK during the coming days.