Manchester Airport was closed for several hours this morning after heavy snow lashed the north of the country.
Temperatures plummeted overnight, with snow and ice hampering UK rush hour this morning. Temperatures could drop to minus 11 degrees later this week.
Long-haul flights due to land in Manchester this morning were diverted to Heathrow, Dublin and Birmingham, causing major disruption for passengers, especially those on connecting flights.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Manchester
Dozens of outbound flights were grounded, with disruptions expected to continue throughout the day due to the knock-on effect.
In an earlier statement, the airport said: “Following a period of heavy snowfall we have temporarily closed both runways.
“Health and safety will always be our top priority and operations will resume
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