Wintry weather: Schools decision due at 7am

All bus services currently suspended as ice and snow affects Island's roads

We'll find out shortly whether the Island's schools will be able to reopen after the Christmas holidays.

An amber weather warning for ice and wintry showers remains in force until midday.

Bus Vannin has currently suspended all services, the Department of Infrastructure has been out gritting a number of routes this morning, while Civil Defence teams were gritting last night.

You can find your nearest salt bin HERE.

The roundabout between Parade Street and North Quay early this morning - Picture credit: Manx Radio

A decision on whether schools can open is due to be made at 7am - we'll bring you the update as soon as we have it.

The Isle of Man Airport has confirmed the runway at Ronaldsway is closed until further notice due to snow and hard ice. 

In a post on social media, the airport says: "Despite de-icing treatment carried out yesterday evening, conditions remain challenging. Our team is continuing to work to de-ice and remove snow from the runway and taxiways; however, this is unlikely to be effective in the coming hours and will impact flight schedules."

The Mountain Road is currently closed, and residents are being advised to allow more time for journeys than normal.

Colin Gartshore from Ronaldsway Met Office gave an update to Manx Radio's Ben Hartley just after 6am: