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Flights grounded after heavy snow Flights grounded after heavy snow
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All flights in and out of Manchester Airport have been put on hold for the time being because of heavy snowfall.All flights in and out of Manchester Airport have been put on hold for the time being because of heavy snowfall.
Passengers can still get into terminal buildings but all inbound and outbound flights are currently being held, an airport spokesman said.Passengers can still get into terminal buildings but all inbound and outbound flights are currently being held, an airport spokesman said.
Staff are working to clear runway one of snow and ice and a further announcement is expected after midday.Staff are working to clear runway one of snow and ice and a further announcement is expected after midday.
The temporary closure is causing delays and cancellations to several flights in and out of the airport.The temporary closure is causing delays and cancellations to several flights in and out of the airport.
In addition, some flights to the US have been cancelled because of a snowstorm on the east coast.In addition, some flights to the US have been cancelled because of a snowstorm on the east coast.
Heavy showers It was cleared this morning as well by some of our teams in engineering but obviously the weather is getting a bit worse at the moment Airport spokesman
The cancelled US flights have caused major delays for passengers in both directions, a spokeswoman said. The cancelled US flights have caused major delays for passengers in both directions.
Airport staff are spraying anti-icing fluid across the runway as part of efforts to clear the snow and ice, which are expected to take up to an hour.Airport staff are spraying anti-icing fluid across the runway as part of efforts to clear the snow and ice, which are expected to take up to an hour.
The spokeswoman said that "weather permitting" the runway could reopen after 1200 GMT, allowing flights to resume. "Weather permitting" the runway could reopen after 1200 GMT, allowing flights to resume, the airport said.
"It was cleared this morning as well by some of our teams in engineering, but obviously the weather is getting a bit worse at the moment," said a spokesman.
"There have been some delays. The weather is like this across Europe and also America because we had some cancellations with the American carriers as well.
"That's why if you are travelling at the moment, or if you are looking to travel over the next few days, make sure you check the website and some of the departure boards for more information."
A number of flights had also been diverted to Manchester from mainland European airports because of poor conditions there.A number of flights had also been diverted to Manchester from mainland European airports because of poor conditions there.
The Met Office said that "heavy and prolonged" snow showers would continue through the afternoon across Greater Manchester.The Met Office said that "heavy and prolonged" snow showers would continue through the afternoon across Greater Manchester.