A tropical plume sweeping into frozen America threatens an eruption of violent thunderstorms, tornadoes and ‘snow squalls’.

A snow plough is also in operation in the area. Meanwhile, according to Kerry County Council, The Conor Pass is closed due to "adverse weather conditions and heavy snowfall." There are also ...

On Monday the first plough got through, but wind drifted the snow behind it. In a separate attempt, a local sheep farmer in a Land Rover tried to reach the stranded pub but was beaten back.

The temporary closure took place to allow snow plough teams to move the snow as "quickly as possible" earlier, the airport said. It comes after yet more heavy snowfall across Greater Manchester ...