A COLD BUT SUNNY SATURDAY – 10/01/2026

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is promising a cold but lovely, sunny day! Temperatures will range from 4 to zero degrees C, accompanied by light NNW (becoming variable E) winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 09.00 this morning, and there are no reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

Friendly Cabs is closed today and will re-open at 06.00 on Monday. … Read on

A DAMP START TO A WINDY FRIDAY – 09/01/2026

Good morning, everyone! After a damp start, the Met Office is forecasting dryer but windy and overcast conditions from 10.00 onwards. Temperatures will range from 3 to 5 degrees C, accompanied by moderate NW winds, with localised gusts of up to 40mph, gradually decreasing as the day goes on.

From the Hover Travel website:

“Services are cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. The next update will be at 08:45. Tickets

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A WET AND WINDY THURSDAY – 08/01/2026

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is forecasting a wet and windy day, with rain from 11.00 onwards. Temperatures will be a much warmer 5 to 10 degrees C, accompanied by moderate and variable S winds, with localised gusts of up to 50mph. Met Office Yellow Warnings for both wind and snow will be live from 15.00 this afternoon until 06.00 tomorrow morning.

From the Hover Travel website:

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A BRIGHT AND SUNNY WEDNESDAY – 07/01/2026

Good morning, everyone! Wednesday is looking a bit milder, with the Met Office forecasting blue skies and sun throughout! Temperatures will be a “balmy😁” 3 to 6 degrees C, accompanied by light and variable W winds.

Despite the slight increase in temperature during the day, last night saw minus temperatures combined with rain, so expect plenty of residual ice on our roads, particularly in parts that are not bathed in … Read on

A PARTLY SUNNY TUESDAY – 06/01/2026

Good morning, everyone! It’s currently cloudless here in East Cowes but the Met Office is forecasting cloudy conditions from 08.00, followed by broken cloud and sun from around midday until 16.00 when thicker cloud will once again set in, with rain arriving from 21.00 onwards. Temperatures will range from minus 3 degrees C in the morning to plus 6 by 20.00. Winds will be light and WSW (becoming SW).

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A COLD BUT SUNNY MONDAY – 05/01/2026

Good morning, everyone! In case you hadn’t noticed, IT’S COLD!! 😁 And the Met Office has kindly confirmed that it’s going to remain that way today, with temperatures ranging from -2 to +3 degrees C. The sun will be out all day, however, with blue skies throughout, accompanied by light NNW winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 07.30 this morning, and there are … Read on

A FINE BUT COLD SUNDAY – 04/01/2024

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is promising our coldest day so far, with temperatures ranging from minus 2 to 3 degrees C. Our roads will be very icy in places, so please drive with extreme care. That said, we’re expecting blue skies throughout the day, accompanied by light WNW winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 08.00 this morning, and there are no … Read on

A SUNNY AND COLD SATURDAY – 03/01/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is forecasting a bright and sunny day, with blues skies throughout. The sun, however, is not going to bring a lot of warmth to the day, with temperatures ranging from 1 degrees C early morning, rising to 4 by 13.00, and then steadily reducing to minus 1 by midnight. Winds will be light and NW.

All island travel services appear to be running to … Read on

A DAMP START TO A FINE FRIDAY – 02/12/2026

Good morning, everyone! After a damp and cold start, the Met Office is forecasting blue skies and sun from 11.00 onwards. Temperatures will range from 3 degrees C in the morning to 4 by midday, slowing dropping throughout the day, before reaching zero by midnight. Winds will be light and NW, becoming WNW around 17.00.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 08.00 this morning, … Read on

A MOSTLY SUNNY NEW YEARS DAY – 01/01/2026

Good morning, everyone and welcome to 2026! I hope you’re all having an amazing start to the new year! Our beloved Met Office is forecasting a mostly sunny day, with light, broken cloud throughout. Temperatures will range from 1 to 7 degrees C, with max temp at 13.00 and minimum at midnight. Winds will be light and W (becoming WNW around 18.00).

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