Airport runway reopens after snow

The runway of Birmingham Airport has reopened following heavy snow
12 April 2012

Passengers at one of the UK's main airports face disruption after its runway was shut overnight due to heavy snow.

Birmingham Airport confirmed that its runway later reopened, although passengers would still face some delays and cancellations.

An airport spokesman said several aircraft were currently being "repositioned" to Birmingham after being diverted away from the city when the runway closed on Thursday night.

The disruption came as a blast of wintry weather brought snow to many parts of the UK, especially Wales and central England where some parts saw several inches settle.

Forecasters said the flurries would largely clear away, with scattered showers possible over some eastern parts of the country.

Gareth Harvey, from MeteoGroup, the weather division of the Press Association, said: "The snow will gradually move away, but there might be some showers left over through the morning."

Many drivers also face icy conditions on the roads after temperatures plunged to around freezing overnight.

Birmingham was 0C (32F), Glasgow -1C (30F) and Cardiff 1C (34F) in the early hours.

The Met Office warned of widespread icy roads in many parts of the country, including south west England, north west England, Wales and the west Midlands.

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