A yellow weather warning for frost and ice came into force at 16:00 on Thursday 12 November and remains in place until 08:00 on Friday 13 November, according to the Met Office as reported by Energy FM, Manx Radio, 3FM and Isle of Man Today. Manx Wire has not seen the original warning.
Manx Radio, 3FM and Isle of Man Today said the warning, issued by Ronaldsway Met Office, covers all areas of the island, with the Mountain Road and the central valley at higher risk.
Energy FM reported the Met Office as saying temperatures would fall “rather quickly” from sunset and drop below zero during the evening, staying there until morning. 3FM and Isle of Man Today said temperatures would fall below zero in some areas, with Isle of Man Today referring to surface temperatures.
Recent dry conditions and low humidity mean hoar frost should be limited in most places, according to Isle of Man Today, though some areas could still be affected. Energy FM quoted the Met Office as saying hoar frost should be limited “but still a risk”.
Energy FM and Isle of Man Today also reported a small risk of isolated showers overnight and early on Friday, which could leave icy patches where surfaces have been made damp.
According to Energy FM, Manx Radio and Isle of Man Today, the warning says spot treatment of road surfaces may be required.
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