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Earlier this week, Manchester Airport bosses were forced to concede to the wintry conditions and suspend all flights from the Ringway site, after heavy snowfall made runways icy and dangerous.

Just about everywhere has seen snow this week, from Aberdeenshire in Scotland, all the way down to London and the southeast. Hundreds of schools are closed. Thousands of motorists are stuck on the motorways, and many UK airports are still trying to sweep the snow from their planes.

Manchester and Leeds Bradford remained closed until midday, but despite a few delays, the two airports are now running as normal. Liverpool John Lennon added to its wintry woes with ten cancellations, whilst Blackpool Airport has suspended all flights until further notice.

Forecasters are warning of the worst British winter in over a century, with temperatures expected to drop to an impressive -10 in hilly and mountainous regions, such as Northern England and Scotland.

Emergency services have requested that we avoid calling 999 apart from in extreme emergencies where someone is dead or dying, or if we have witnessed a crime in progress. Four major motorways, including the M6 and the M62, are all facing severe disruption, making rescue difficult.

The Manchester Airport website reads, “The airport has reopened as of 1pm and arrivals have started to land. The worst of the weather appears to have passed, but we expect a slow departure rate.” Passengers are advised to check with their airline for the particulars of their flight.

With heavy snow expected to continue well into the weekend, British airports are braced for another cold, difficult month. Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Gatwick airports have also reported delays.