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Decision on schools by 5.30pm

Snow during January 2023

Government to assess conditions throughout the afternoon

A decision on whether or not the Island's schools will reopen tomorrow will now be made by 5.30pm.

The Isle of Man Government had hoped to made an announcement this lunchtime.

However, it's now going to continue to assess conditions throughout the afternoon, with an amber weather warning for snow currently in force.

Chief Officer of the Department of Home Affairs Dan Davies chairs government's Adverse Weather Group, and explained how the decision is made on Manx Radio Breakfast this morning:

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