UK weather: Travel chaos as airports closed due to heavy snow & -11C chill – with freezing rain & more flurries to come
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BRITS are facing more travel chaos today with a number of major airports closing their runways due to heavy snow. The UK was buffeted with wintry weather through the night and many across the country will be waking up to the white stuff this morning. The coldest spot last night was Loch Glascarnoch in Scotland where the mercury fell to a bone-chilling -11C.
![[Snow at Manchester Airport this morning]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/round-snow-manchester-airport-morning-961617870.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Now, Manchester Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport have closed a number of 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.
![[A traveller braves the wintry conditions arriving at Manchester Airport]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/round-snow-manchester-airport-morning-961617801.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
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.
![[Some runways remain shut in Manchester due to the heavy snow]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/round-snow-manchester-airport-morning-961617878.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
"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. But travellers are advised to contact their airlines for the latest flight information.
![[The white stuff in London overnight]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/snow-surprisingly-falls-briefly-hampstead-961564263.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
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. A Met Office amber warning for snow and ice is due to end at midday today.
![[Snow covers the ground and houses after falling overnight in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/snow-covers-ground-houses-falling-961605889.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
