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The runway at Birmingham International Airport has been closed due to heavy snow, with passengers and those meeting them warned to expect delays.The runway at Birmingham International Airport has been closed due to heavy snow, with passengers and those meeting them warned to expect delays.
The runway is not expected to be open before midnight, but airport bosses are due to review the situation. The runway is not expected to be open before midnight, but airport bosses are due to review the situation at 2200.
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for the West Midlands, with drivers advised to take extra care on the roads. A total of 19 flights have been delayed with no update expected until shortly before midnight. One flight, to Dublin, is cancelled.
Heavy snow is expected to build up to 2cm to 5cm in some places.Heavy snow is expected to build up to 2cm to 5cm in some places.
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for the West Midlands, with drivers advised to take extra care on the roads.