The weather warning for snow and ice across the Isle of Man on Saturday has been upgraded to 'Amber'.
The met office notice will be in place between Noon and 6pm tomorrow, with snow accumulations of up to 10cm possible on higher ground and up to 5cm in most areas.
Forecasters say the sleet or snow combined with strong to gale force winds could lead to blizzard like conditions and snow drifting.
The afternoon is expected to see the more adverse conditions before dying away during the evening.
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