Airport Shuts Down Runways Amid Heavy Snowfall
Both runways have been temporarily closed due to heavy snowfall. Officials said, “Health and safety will always be our top priority and operations will resume at the earliest opportunity.”
Travel Chaos as Flights Grounded
Passengers are urged to contact their airlines for the latest flight updates, with dozens of flights already affected. The chaos comes as large swathes of the UK brace for severe winter conditions.
Freezing Temperatures and Snow Forecast
- Snow predicted across Scotland and southeast England
- Temperatures plunging to minus 10C in some spots this weekend
- Potential travel disruption, especially on Monday morning
- Rural communities at risk of isolation, power cuts, and poor mobile phone signals
Official Cold Weather Warnings Issued
The Met Office warned conditions could cause widespread disruption. Meanwhile, the UK Health Security Agency has extended a level three cold weather alert across England until Friday, highlighting serious health risks from the icy spell.
