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

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 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.

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

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 after a dumping of heavy snow. Rather unexpected snowfall landed on much of Greater Manchester this morning (January 9).

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 have closed following a fresh deluge of snow overnight. The temporary move will allow snow plough teams to move the snow as "quickly as possible", the airport said. It comes after yet more heavy snowfall across Greater Manchester and the wider region,