Birmingham Airport is shut for ‘a minimum of two hours’ on Sunday morning due to snow. The airport has advised passengers to check for the latest information as weather warnings remain in force across much of England.
Shortly after midnight on Sunday (January 5), a Birmingham Airport spokesperson said: “BHX is currently closed for a minimum of two hours for snow clearing and safety reasons. Please check our website and with your airline for the latest flight information.”
It is not the only UK airport to face disruption due to the weather this weekend. Bristol Airport suspended operations for several hours on Saturday evening because of heavy snowfall before reopening at around 11pm.
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An airport spokesperson said “knock-on delays” into Sunday were possible as some aircraft were out of position, and advised passengers to check with their airline.
Wiltshire Police said the weather was “causing chaos” all over the county while Avon and Somerset Police warned of significant road disruption in parts of Somerset. Both forces advised only to travel if necessary.
An amber warning for snow and rare freezing rain covering most of Wales and central England, including the Midlands and the north-west cities of Liverpool and Manchester, came into effect at 6pm on Saturday and lasts until midday on Sunday, the Met Office said.
The second warning for snow, covering most of northern England including Leeds, Sheffield and the Lake District, starts at 9pm on Saturday and will remain in place until midnight on Sunday.
Both of the warning areas can expect to see 3cm to 7cm of snowfall widely, while snow may mix with rain at times in lower-lying areas, the forecaster said.
A number of major roads are closed in the UK – including Woodhead Pass near Greater Manchester.