All flights were suspended at Manchester Airport in the UK due to snow covering the runways.

Snowfall negatively affected life in England. While disruptions occurred in road and rail transportation, the runways at Manchester Airport in the northwest of the country were covered with snow. In a statement made by the airport management, it was stated that flights were suspended and teams worked intensively to clear the runways.

“The safety of our passengers is our top priority. Thank you for waiting during this time. We will inform you as soon as possible.”

Airport officials announced that the runways reopened after about 1 hour, but there will be delays in flights.

Weather warnings were issued today for snow and ice in the south of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the north of Scotland. In a statement made by the Meteorological Office, it was reported that temperatures are expected to drop to minus 16 degrees in some areas in the north of England.