Updates from Monday 26 February until Monday 2 March 2018
BBC Radio Jersey
Temperatures aren't expected to go above -1C (30F) in Jersey today.
The island may have avoided the worst snow showers seen in Alderney and Guernsey, but these photos give you an idea of how cold it is today.
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Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
Temperatures as low as -4C (39F) made it difficult to clear snow and ice off Guernsey Airport's runway earlier, the Ports General Manager, Colin Le Ray, has said.
Image source, Fran LangtonFlights are now departing, hours after they were originally scheduled.
Colin Le Ray said: "Extremely low air temperatures provided difficult to overcome in clearing snow and ice from low-lying critical areas around the airport site.
It's due to snow in Guernsey today, although further snow showers are forecast after midnight.
"The risk with low temperatures is for the risk of any damp patches to return to ice later this evening, but we will be monitoring this carefully and acting where we reasonably can," he added.
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Meanwhile Alderney Airport's runway is still very much snowed under, and will be closed at least until 12:30.
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It might be sunny, but it's pretty chilly at St Brelade in Jersey this morning.
Thanks to our weather watcher Amanda for sending this picture in.
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
You might need a teeny-tiny icebreaker if you're planning on taking a model yacht to Guernsey's pond today.
A section of the artificial St Peter Port pond is covered in ice this morning.
It's expected to feel like -6C (21F) today., external
Image source, Stan Vaudin/FacebookRob Byrne
BBC News Online
Flights still aren't moving yet at Guernsey Airport, despite it being hoped the runway would be cleared of ice and operational earlier.
Ports General Manager Colin Le Ray now hopes flights will be moving by about 10:00.
Image source, Guernsey AirportRob Byrne
BBC News Online
Alderney woke up to a thick blanket of snow in parts of the island this morning.
The island's airport remains closed until 12:30.
Image source, Stephanie Dale
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Simon Fairclough
Guernsey Political Reporter
Guernsey States meeting is going ahead as scheduled at 09:30 this morning.
Deputy Gavin St Pier will update members on the island's latest financial position, while Alderney representative Graham McKinley hasn't been able to make it over, with the island's runway still under snow.
We'll also hear from the President of the Overseas Aid and Development Commission, Emily Yerby.
Then it's question time, focusing on Condor Ferries future ownership, TV Licensing Policy, and suitable sites for a crematorium.
There are more elections - for president of the States' Assembly & Constitution Committee, and a member of the States scrutiny body.
BBC Radio Jersey
Jersey authorities are confident Guernsey's harbour master will complete a report into Jersey's lifeboats, despite announcing he's resigned from his job.
Captain Chad Murray was appointed by Jersey's States to review what happened when Jersey's RNLI crew resigned over a row over the dismissal of their coxswain.
But yesterday, in an unexpected announcement, Guernsey's harbour authorities announced he was leaving.
Deputy Steve Luce, who's been liaising between the various organisations involved, says the news came as a surprise but he's confident the review will still be delivered in the next 10 days.
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It was closed earlier after metal railings fell from a four-storey building there.
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Oscar Pearson
BBC Radio Guernsey
Guernsey's States will meet as planned today despite the island's schools being closed, Guernsey's most senior politician has confirmed.
Deputy Gavin St Pier said: "The States meeting is going ahead. I'm just about to depart via a variety of transport to get there."
Could he be driving? He should take care on the icy roads.
Deputy St Pier will shortly be updating the States on the government's financial position - with the debate starting at 09:30.
It's going to be a bright cold and breezy day across the islands.
Here's another beautiful Bailiwick sunrise captured by our dependable weather watcher Chris.
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
States Works currently has three teams trying to clear ice on island roads.
They have been concentrating on black ice, "affecting a number of arterial routes", Guernsey Police tweeted. , external
Pockets of ice remain in a number of areas, so the advice is not to drive unless you need to.
Those behind the wheel should drive with "extreme caution", police say.
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BBC Radio Guernsey
There's potential disruption to this afternoon's Sark sailings.
Sark Shipping says while this morning's sailings will operate as scheduled, this afternoon's will be reviewed at 14:00.
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
Guernsey bus routes 91, 92, 93, 94 and 95 are currently not running due to ice on the road between Forest Road and the Airport, CT Plus has said.
A decision on the routes will be made at 09:30, the company said.
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
Guernsey's runway has been de-iced and should re-open at 08:15, Ports General Manager Colin Le Ray says.
Image source, Fran LangtonMr Le Ray said it was "remarkably cold" at the airport, feeling in excess of -5C (23F) with the windchill.
As a result of the snow and ice disruption late yesterday, some of the aircraft weren't able to leave, while other flights didn't make it back into Guernsey, Mr Le Ray said.
Some flights have been cancelled, while others are delayed this morning. , external
