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Icy roads warning as Britain prepares for more disruption

Britons are preparing for fresh disruption today as more snow and ice hits the country.

Forecasters have warned that ice poses a major hazard today, with the threat of more snow storms also still looming.

It comes after "thundersnow" storms hit Britain yesterday, forcing schools to close and suspending flights at Manchester and East Midlands Airports.

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Manchester Airport closed as snow ploughs called in

Manchester Airport has now been closed to allow snow ploughs to clear its runways.

No flights will be allowed in or out of the airport until 10.30am at the earliest - and even then, passengers are warned of delays due to a possible backlog.

Snow at Manchester Airport earlier today Credit: Roy Llewellyn

It comes after long delays were reported throughout the morning.

We are not accepting any flights in or out due to the weather.

If we open at 10.30 those flights that are ready to take off will be able to do so.

We might experience a small backlog.

– Manchester Airport spokeswoman

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