The Isle of Man’s government has confirmed that the A18 Mountain Road will remain inaccessible due to the presence of snow and sheet ice. The Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice, sleet, and hail, which is set to be in effect until midday on Thursday. This route, which serves as a link between the capital, Douglas, and the northern part of the island, has been closed between the Creg Ny Baa and the Ramsey Hairpin because of the prevailing wintry weather. Gritting operations have been carried out on all primary routes, and the Department of Infrastructure has indicated that it will monitor the roads and re-treat them if necessary. Motorists are advised to drive cautiously according to the conditions, to “plan journeys accordingly,” and to “consider gritting paths and driveways.” In related news, Thursday’s daytime ferry services connecting the Isle of Man and Lancashire have been altered due to a forecast of strong winds. The Manxman’s 08:45 GMT sailing from Douglas to Heysham has been brought forward to 08:00, and its return crossing, originally scheduled for 14:15, is now slated to depart at 13:15. Post navigation Railway route resumes operation following Storm Bert flooding Two Fatalities Reported as Storm Darragh Causes Widespread Disruption Across UK