Several UK airports, including Manchester, Liverpool, and Birmingham, were forced to shut down their runways overnight due to heavy snowfall, resulting in flight delays, cancellations, and diversions.

Manchester Airport reopened both runways around 09:45 GMT after being closed for several hours on Sunday morning, during which no planes were able to land, and all incoming flights were diverted. According to Flightradar24, at least 12 flights bound for Manchester were redirected to alternative airports, including London Heathrow, Birmingham, Dublin, Glasgow, and Paris.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport has resumed operations, but Leeds Bradford Airport's runway remains closed. Snow and freezing rain have swept across parts of the UK, leading to weather warnings and widespread disruption. An amber warning for snow and ice covers Wales and central England, including the Midlands and cities such as Liverpool and Manchester, lasting until noon on Sunday. Another amber warning, extending across northern England, including Leeds, Sheffield, and the Lake District, remains in effect until midnight. Yellow weather warnings are also in place for parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and other areas of England.

The Met Office has warned of the potential for rural areas to be cut off, with up to 40cm (15.7 inches) of snow expected on higher ground above 300 meters, though conditions are anticipated to improve later on Sunday.

Bristol and Birmingham airports also temporarily closed their runways due to the snow but have since reopened. Manchester Airport cautioned that some flights may still face delays as crews work to de-ice aircraft and clear walkways. Travelers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates.

Significant snowfall has been recorded across the UK, with 16cm (6.3 inches) measured in Bingley, West Yorkshire, as of 09:00 GMT, and temperatures plunging to -9.3°C (15.3°F) overnight in Fyvie Castle, Aberdeenshire. Icy conditions remain a concern, particularly in Wales and central England, where rain falling on frozen surfaces is creating hazardous conditions.

Wiltshire and Avon and Somerset Police have reported widespread travel disruptions, urging residents to avoid travel unless essential. National Highways has deployed 500 gritting lorries and stockpiled over 240,000 tonnes of salt in response to the adverse weather. Stuart Irons from National Highways noted heavy snowfall in northern regions but warned of potential flooding and freezing conditions as the snow thaws.

The National Grid is addressing power outages in several areas, including Birmingham, Bristol, and Cardiff. Forecasters anticipate up to 40cm of snow in high-altitude regions like the Pennines and Cumbrian Fells by day's end, while lower areas could see a mix of snow and rain, leading to icy conditions.

Although milder temperatures are expected later, a yellow warning for snow and freezing rain remains in effect for much of England and Wales. The UK Health Security Agency's amber cold weather health alerts continue across England, with temperatures predicted to drop again on Monday.