Airline passengers face snow chaos in Scotland... but it's much milder in the south
14 years, 2 months ago

Airline passengers face snow chaos in Scotland... but it's much milder in the south

Daily Mail  

Airline passengers face snow chaos in Scotland. but it's much milder in the south Thousands of airline passengers faced travel chaos in Scotland after one of the busiest airports was forced to shut because of heavy snow. The Met Office issued severe weather warnings of heavy snow for several regions, including Grampian, Strathclyde, Central, Tayside and Fife, plus south-west Scotland, Lothian and Borders. Hard work: Snow ploughs attempt to clear the runway at Liverpool John Lennon Airport yesterday Further south, wet weather was expected to spread to parts of Wales and South West England, with windy conditions elsewhere. The organisation's 'snow-busting' Land Rovers worked alongside the regular patrol force to rescue 89 cars stuck in snow, with the busiest areas reported in Leeds, Bradford, Aberdeen and other areas of north east Scotland.

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Snow and ice causes travel chaos for holidaymakers at major UK airports
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Snow and ice causes travel chaos for holidaymakers at major UK airports

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hundreds of holidaymakers due to fly this morning face travel chaos after heavy snowfall suspended flights …

Heavy snow, freezing rain cause disruption across Europe, UK reports power cuts
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy snow, freezing rain cause disruption across Europe, UK reports power cuts

India Today  

Heavy snow and freezing rain brought widespread disruption across Europe on Sunday, particularly in the UK and Germany, with several major airports forced to suspend flights. Many sporting events have been postponed, though the heavyweight Premier League fixture between rivals Liverpool and Manchester United is on, following an inspection at Liverpool’s Anfield stadium and of local conditions. The road network …

Heavy snow brings widespread disruption across UK, Germany
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy snow brings widespread disruption across UK, Germany

Deccan Chronicle  

London: Heavy snow and freezing rain brought widespread disruption across Europe on Sunday, particularly in the UK and Germany, with several major airports forced to suspend flights. With the weather set to stay inclement on Sunday in the UK, there are concerns that many rural communities, particularly in the north of England, could be cut off, with up to 40 …

Heavy snow brings widespread disruption across the UK and Germany
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy snow brings widespread disruption across the UK and Germany

Associated Press  

LONDON — Heavy snow and freezing rain brought widespread disruption across Europe on Sunday, particularly in the U.K. and Germany, with several major airports forced to suspend flights. Many sporting events have been postponed, though the heavyweight Premier League fixture between rivals Liverpool and Manchester United is on, following an inspection at Liverpool’s Anfield stadium and of local conditions. The …

UK snow map tracker RECAP: Latest weather updates as snow closes airports and causes travel chaos on Britain's roads - amid warnings more is to come
2 months, 3 weeks ago

UK snow map tracker RECAP: Latest weather updates as snow closes airports and causes travel chaos on Britain's roads - amid warnings more is to come

Daily Mail  

Have you been caught up in the travel chaos? An Arctic blast has brought heavy snow, freezing rain, and ice that has shut roads, halted travel and caused power outages across the UK this weekend. The Met Office updated severe weather warnings covering areas of the Midlands, Wales and much of northern England today. Liverpool and Leeds Bradford airports have …

Heavy snow disrupts flights in the UK and Germany
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy snow disrupts flights in the UK and Germany

CNN  

London CNN — Heavy snowfall brought disruption to parts of Europe on Sunday, hitting air travel in the United Kingdom and Germany. Manchester Airport, the country’s third largest airport by passenger size according to the Civil Aviation Authority, said on Sunday morning that it had temporarily closed its runways due to heavy snow. Staff members on the ground were working …

Plane crash lands in high winds at UK airport as poor weather disrupts Christmas travel
3 months, 1 week ago

Plane crash lands in high winds at UK airport as poor weather disrupts Christmas travel

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A plane crash-landed in high winds at a Belfast airport as poor weather disrupted travel across …

Heathrow getaway chaos as 70 flights are cancelled and several more delayed due to 'severe' gales amid busiest Christmas travel season on record
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3 months, 1 week ago

Heathrow getaway chaos as 70 flights are cancelled and several more delayed due to 'severe' gales amid busiest Christmas travel season on record

Daily Mail  

Hundreds of passengers are facing Christmas travel chaos as 70 flights from Heathrow Airport are cancelled and several more delayed amid weather warnings for strong wind. Hundreds of passengers are facing Christmas travel chaos as 90 flights from Heathrow Airport are cancelled and 200 more delayed amid weather warnings for strong wind A Heathrow spokesperson said 'a small number of …

Heavy snowfall and freezing rain disrupt transport in Scandinavia and Germany
1 year, 2 months ago

Heavy snowfall and freezing rain disrupt transport in Scandinavia and Germany

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Heavy snow and freezing rain hit parts of northern and central Europe on Wednesday, bringing transport to a halt in some Scandinavian regions and causing major disruption at airports in Frankfurt and Oslo. At Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s busiest, freezing rain forced a halt to takeoffs, German news agency dpa reported. Airport spokesperson Ylva Celius Trulsen said the huge …

Satellite weather map shows UK shrouded in freezing fog as forecasters warn 251-mile snowstorm sweep the nation tomorrow after travel chaos today
1 year, 3 months ago

Satellite weather map shows UK shrouded in freezing fog as forecasters warn 251-mile snowstorm sweep the nation tomorrow after travel chaos today

Daily Mail  

A Met Office satellite map has shown the UK shrouded in freezing fog as forecasters warn a 251-mile snowstorm could sweep the nation tomorrow after the travel chaos today. Weather maps show the possibility of snow starting in Newcastle and ending in Worcester, with roads and railways likely to be affected Snow could fall tonight, with some parts of the …

Overnight frosts to hit much of the UK, Met Office says
1 year, 4 months ago

Overnight frosts to hit much of the UK, Met Office says

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Widespread overnight frosts are possible and snow could fall in northern Scotland and parts …

Flights disrupted amid snowfall in south following coldest night of the year
2 years ago

Flights disrupted amid snowfall in south following coldest night of the year

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Bristol Airport temporarily closed for “snow clearing operations” with morning flights cancelled, and delays …

Flights suspended as Arctic air, snow and sleet blast UK
2 years ago

Flights suspended as Arctic air, snow and sleet blast UK

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Britain's national weather agency, the …

Scottish Highlands set for white Christmas amid warnings for snow and ice
2 years, 3 months ago

Scottish Highlands set for white Christmas amid warnings for snow and ice

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Scottish Highlands can expect a white Christmas, though the …

‘We just want to get home’: Snow freezes in passengers at UK airports for days
2 years, 3 months ago

‘We just want to get home’: Snow freezes in passengers at UK airports for days

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Those hoping to fly have detailed being told to “basically go away” by airlines …

Is Manchester Airport closed from snow? Both runways shut amid snow and icy weather
2 years, 3 months ago

Is Manchester Airport closed from snow? Both runways shut amid snow and icy weather

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The forecaster also issued ice warnings for Northern Ireland, …

Britain faces fresh SNOW and ice warning tonight and tomorrow
5 years, 1 month ago

Britain faces fresh SNOW and ice warning tonight and tomorrow

Daily Mail  

Storm Ciara has claimed its third victim after a falling tree branch killed a dog walker in his sixties this morning - and now the country braces itself for 'Storm Dennis'. A jogger runs through snow near the village of Lees in Greater Manchester this morning, as cold weather hit the North of England today A walker crosses the moors …

UK weather forecast: Met Office warns of heavy snow as temperatures to hit -12C on coldest night of year
6 years, 2 months ago

UK weather forecast: Met Office warns of heavy snow as temperatures to hit -12C on coldest night of year

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Britain is bracing for the …

Snow in Scotland as icy air sweeps in from the north
6 years, 2 months ago

Snow in Scotland as icy air sweeps in from the north

Daily Mail  

Parts of Britain face more than an inch of snow tonight amid icy conditions as temperatures fall as low as -10C. Traffic makes its way through the Scottish Highlands on the A835 between Inverness and Ullapool in the snow today A MAN TG-M vehicle with a snowplough is driven along the A832 near Dundonnell in the Highlands to clear the …

Snow, high winds paralyze European airports, claim lives
7 years ago

Snow, high winds paralyze European airports, claim lives

Associated Press  

GENEVA — An extreme cold snap across Europe claimed more lives, forced the closure of airports in Scotland, Switzerland, France and Ireland and left hundreds of drivers stranded on snowy highways Thursday. Forecasters said a new storm is bringing blizzards, 100 kph winds, freezing rain and thunderstorms to Ireland, southwestern England and Wales later Thursday. Dragging blankets and sleeping bags, …

Glasgow Airport suspends all flights due to heavy snow
7 years, 2 months ago

Glasgow Airport suspends all flights due to heavy snow

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Glasgow Airport suspended all flights this morning after it was hit by heavy snow. With severe …

UK weather - as it happened: Snow and ice cause travel disruption and motorway crashes as coldest night of year expected
7 years, 3 months ago

UK weather - as it happened: Snow and ice cause travel disruption and motorway crashes as coldest night of year expected

The Independent  

✕ Close Hundreds stranded at Stansted Airport after bad weather grounds flights Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Met …

Snow disrupts road, air travel in England and northern Wales
7 years, 3 months ago

Snow disrupts road, air travel in England and northern Wales

Live Mint  

London: Snow caused travel disruptions across central England and northern Wales on Sunday, grounding flights, shutting down roads and triggering traffic accidents. Birmingham, London Stansted and London Luton airports briefly suspended flights as runways were cleared. But in the world of interconnected air travel, the effects of any extended disruptions can persist for hours, with planes and flight crews quickly …

UK travel chaos with up to four inches of snow falling across North and Midlands
10 years, 3 months ago

UK travel chaos with up to four inches of snow falling across North and Midlands

Daily Mail  

Snow, sleet and blizzards have hit parts of the UK which could see areas of Britain wake up to a blanket of snow on Saturday morning. Scroll down for video Drivers heave a stranded car up a steep hill in Nottingham, as it attempts to navigate its way through the slushy road Snow fell across Derbyshire, leaving hundreds of people …

South's first snowfall brings transport to a standstill
12 years, 3 months ago

South's first snowfall brings transport to a standstill

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Stranded passengers reacted with anger as Stansted airport closed its …

Heavy snow hits air travel, roads across Europe
14 years, 3 months ago

Heavy snow hits air travel, roads across Europe

The Hindu  

Blizzards and freezing temperatures shut down runways, train tracks and highways across Europe on Saturday, disrupting flights and leaving shivering drivers stranded on roadsides. London’s Gatwick airport closed its runway - despite the efforts of 150 staff using 47 snow plows, while British Airways suspended all flights from Heathrow. “Heathrow is fully operational but we are expecting more snow and …

The big freeze has Britain in its grip – and isn't letting go
14 years, 3 months ago

The big freeze has Britain in its grip – and isn't letting go

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Britain was wrapped in a thick blanket of snow yesterday …

Heavy snow blankets UK
15 years, 3 months ago

Heavy snow blankets UK

The Hindu  

Heavy overnight snow severely disrupted transport and air services in most part of Britain today including the capital, bringing normal life to a grinding halt. A spokesman for Gatwick Airport said 16 incoming flights were diverted to other UK airports due to bad weather and three outgoing flights were cancelled. The Gatwick Airport spokesman said flights will not be able …

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