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UK Flights Grounded: Snow Chaos at Birmingham Airport
9 Jan
Summary
- Birmingham Airport suspended all operations due to heavy snowfall.
- Storm Goretti brought snow and strong winds across the UK.
- Schools across Midlands, Wales, and Southwest England closed Friday.
Birmingham Airport has suspended all operations as heavy snowfall, driven by Storm Goretti, blankets the region. The airport announced a complete halt to departures and arrivals on Friday morning, advising passengers to contact their airlines for the latest flight updates. This disruption affects numerous destinations, including Paris, Delhi, and Geneva.
The storm, which arrived Thursday night, has caused significant wintry weather across the Midlands and parts of Wales. Met Office chief forecaster Neil Armstrong warned of exceptionally strong gusts reaching up to 100mph in some areas, alongside widespread heavy snow accumulations of 10-15 cm, with higher amounts possible in mountainous regions.
Schools across the Midlands, Wales, and the Southwest of England are set to close on Friday due to the severe weather conditions. While Birmingham Airport is non-operational, other airports like East Midlands and Bristol are currently unaffected. The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings, urging residents to stay informed.
