Snow and freezing rain sweep into UK as amber warnings take effect

Emma Pengelly
BBC Information

We’re listening to now that Bristol Airport is suspending its operations because of the climate.

A spokesperson for the airport says that their groups are “working arduous on snow clearing however difficult climate implies that flight operations have been suspended till later tonight.”

The situations are anticipated to largely impression incoming flights, “however any involved clients are suggested to contact their airline for extra data”, they add.

A passenger at Bristol Airport tells us his flight has been cancelled as a result of snow has closed a runway.

Andrew Baxter is attempting fly to Edinburgh, the place he then faces a three-hour drive dwelling to Kinlochleven within the Scottish Highlands.

Andrew tells us: “It is quiet and calm on the airport, however ready passengers suspected there can be vital delays as soon as it began snowing exterior and departure boards mentioned watch for data.”

A short time later bulletins got here by way of saying the runway had been shut because of the snow, to permit work crews time to clear it.

“Then we have simply been informed that flights to Belfast, Barcelona and Paris are all cancelled.

“Nobody appears offended, simply resigned to the actual fact.”