Schoolchildren in Alderney got a day off on Thursday after icy conditions made many roads treacherous.
St Anne's School was the only state school in the Bailiwick to open on Wednesday but fell victim to the weather just 24 hours later.
Speaking on Wednesday afternoon, head teacher Mike Gaunt said he would only shut up shop if it was unsafe for children to walk to school.
"I would only have closed the school today if I felt it was not safe for children to get here. However, it was safe this morning, despite the snow and slush, and 75 per cent of children were in as normal."
Mr Gaunt said the remaining children may have been put off by mixed messages on the radio.
"The radio stations were reporting that every state school in the Bailiwick was closed. However, no one had contacted me and I hadn't been in touch with Education.
"The problem was soon sorted out though, and by 8.20am the stations were saying St Anne's is open."
Elsewhere in Alderney on Wednesday, the airport was closed for much of the day, while those residents who dared to venture out endured testing motoring conditions.
PC Malcolm Messenger, of Alderney Police, said the adverse weather had caused few problems for the emergency services.
"We helped a cook get to and from the care home and assisted a cameraman who was filming parts of the island. Apart from that it's been quiet, so fingers crossed it will continue."
PC Messenger said motorists should only journey out if it was necessary.
"Drivers should be aware of ice. The important thing is to reduce your speed and take extra care."
The Guernsey Bereavement Service has made three visits to Alderney over the past few months and would like to continue to help you. We are visiting the island again on
Tuesday, 23rd February 2024 and would invite anyone who feels they would like Bereavement Counselling to telephone the Bereavement Service Office on 257778 to make a time to meet one of our counsellors.
The Guernsey Bereavement Service has made three visits to Alderney over the past few months and would like to continue to help you. We are visiting the island again on
Tuesday, 23rd February 2024 and would invite anyone who feels they would like Bereavement Counselling to telephone the Bereavement Service Office on 257778 to make a time to meet one of our counsellors. 