Manchester: Dramatic footage shows bus fire on M56
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Flight operations are being disrupted at Manchester Airport, according to flight tracker website, Flightradar24, as snow continues to fall on the runway. Clearing services are reportedly struggling with the snow, with numerous flights forced to circle "on hold" while others are being diverted. Flights are expected to be cancelled today.
A Manchester Airport Spokesperson said: "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."
It comes as a yellow weather warning for snow and ice remains in force across Greater Manchester until noon tomorrow.
According to the Met Office, temperatures are expected to remain around freezing for most the day, hovering around 2 degrees celsius.
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Passengers stuck at Manchester Airport have expressed their frustration on social media, as their flights appear to be grounded.
@stunic tweeted: "Not going anywhere anytime soon. Was clear when boarding and de-icing at Manchester airport but then, started to come down heavy."
@MrsBobsy said: "Manchester airport closed down just over an hour ago... just after we boarded! Currently stuck on a grounded plane, watching snow ploughs go up and down. When I can see. #manchesterairport #snow #airportclosure #happyflippinholiday"
While @gingewebbo said: "Manchester airport on complete shutdown over 1cm of snow. All flights been out back 2 hours."
