Manchester Airport has been forced to close its runways as heavy snow continues to fall in the area, as passengers are assured its teams are working to clear them as soon as possible

Manchester Airport temporarily closed its runways due to heavy snowfall. Although the runways reopened after approximately an hour, the disruption caused delays to some flights. This video shows the runway after reopening,

Flight schedules have been impacted after the airport had to close its runways temporarily this morning due to 'significant levels of snow'

Travel disruption to road and rail services are likely on Thursday in areas with yellow warnings, as well as the potential for accidents in icy places, the Met Office has said.

The closure of airport runways because of snow has inevitably led to questions about how colder countries manage not to grind to a standstill in wintry weather. Both Manchester and Liverpool airports were forced to shut in recent days to allow snow ploughs time to clear airfields.

The A555 Manchester Airport relief road also remains shut following the recent flooding and icy weather. While several schools have remained closed. A statement by the airport reads: "Our runways are closed due to significant levels of snow, as our teams work hard to clear them as quickly as possible.

Travel disruption to road and rail services are likely on Thursday in the warning areas, as well as the potential for accidents in icy places, the Met Office has said.

Manchester Airport's runways are currently closed due to the significant snowfall, with airport staff working to clear them as quickly as possible.

A Met Office weather warning for snow and ice covered Wigan, the rest of Greater Manchester was not issued a warning. Snow and ice has led to havoc on many of the regions road, while several schools have closed today.

Yellow alerts for snow, ice and fog have been issued for today, after snow and sleet caused disruption yesterday.

Manchester Airport has closed its runways today due to significant snow, and multiple weather warnings remain in place as snow and ice continue to cause disruption.