snow on st boniface down by Margaret Smith from TwilightWight Photography

Isle of Wight Met Office weather warning for snow and ice, causing travel disruption

The Isle of Wight has been included in a Met Office weather warning for snow and ice this week.

Valid from midnight on Tuesday evening to 9am on Thursday, the warning reads:

Spells of snow on Wednesday may cause travel disruption during Wednesday into Thursday morning

What to expect

  • Possible travel delays on roads stranding some vehicles and passengers
  • Bus and train services may be delayed or cancelled, with some road closures and longer journey times possible
  • Some rural communities could become temporarily cut off
  • Power cuts may occur and other services may be temporarily affected
  • Untreated pavements and cycle paths might be impassable with a chance of injuries from slips and falls on snow-covered or icy surfaces
Met Office Tuesday

The Met Office offer advice on how to drive safely in the snow on their Website.

To stay up to date with the weather warning visit the Met Office Website.


Image: © Twilight Wight Photography