The following press release was issues on the morning of Friday 10th March:
Weather Update: Island Schools and UCM will remain closed today (Friday 10 March).
Residents are advised that travel will be difficult early this morning, and later in the afternoon when temperatures drop again causing icy conditions.
Please travel with care if you must make a journey, and if possible travel later in the morning once the conditions have improved.
For travel updates visit @ Isle of Man Transport @ Welcome Centre @Isle of Man Airport
This decision has been made to help protect our emergency services provision. Main routes are clear, but some estates and secondary routes remain difficult to pass. This presents a risk of cars sliding, blocking roads, and of slips, trips or falls.
Whilst some schools and areas may be accessible, the safety of pupils and staff travelling to and from school across the Island is of paramount importance.
Estates and bus routes will continue to be cleared through the morning.