Isle of Man News from Monday, January 5th, 2026

'Continued disruption' expected overnight

Decision on schools to be made at 7am tomorrow
Teams work to clear Ronaldsway of snow

Airport closed due to large amount of snowfall overnight
Mountain Road to stay closed amid wintry conditions

Teams focussing on salting lower routes
New weather warning for ice issued by Ronaldsway Met Office

Yellow warning to remain in place until tomorrow
Wintry weather: Airport to remain closed today

Decision on tomorrow's services to be made later
Wintry weather: Schools to remain closed all day

Review at 10.30am confirms sites are not safe for pupils to access
Wintry weather: Some bus routes resume but flights disrupted

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Bus Vannin's routes 3 and 5 now running, along with services to the south
Schools to remain closed this morning

Review at 10.30am ahead of potential 12.30pm opening
Wintry weather: Schools decision due at 7am

All bus services currently suspended as ice and snow affects Island's roads
'No flaw' in how ministers are held to account

The chief minister says Tynwald and scrutiny committees ensure policy decisions are justified.
Daniel's Law: My son wanted to 'help other people'

Diane Taylor says it gives her goosebumps to know the law is named after her son
'Don't diet' this New Year, says intuitive eating counsellor

Advice is to focus on positive and sustainable lifestyle changes instead