Ferries were cancelled and schools and town offices shuttered Monday as a winter storm moved through the Vineyard, bringing blizzard conditions for nearly five hours.
Snow and winds started to subside late Monday afternoon after a winter storm moved through the Vineyard, largely shutting down the Island for the day.
Sea and snow at Seaview avenue extension in Oak Bluffs.
Sea and snow at Seaview avenue extension in Oak Bluffs.
Vineyard schools opened two hours late on Tuesday.
A blizzard warning was in effect from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. The National Weather Service said the Vineyard experienced blizzard conditions for almost five hours Monday, from 9:03 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Public schools and government offices were closed Monday, including the Edgartown courthouse. The Steamship Authority cancelled all ferry trips Monday. The Chappaquiddick ferry suspended service for the duration of the storm, and ferry owner Peter Wells reported a wind gust of 57 mph at 4 a.m.
Five Corners, road closed flooded during Monday storm.
Five Corners, road closed flooded during Monday storm.
The National Weather Service said 8.8 inches of snow was reported from Oak Bluffs just after 2 p.m.
High tide was at noon Monday, and coastal flooding and snow removal led to road closures around the Island. Beach Road between Edgartown and Oak Bluffs has reopened to traffic after a closure Monday morning. Beach Road in Vineyard Haven was closed from Five Corners to the Martha's Vineyard Hospital.
In Vineyard Haven, Main street, Union street, and Spring street inbound were closed for snow-clearing operations.
Flooding along Edgartown harbor.
Flooding along Edgartown harbor.
Cape Air cancelled all flights on Monday.
On Sunday the National Weather Service forecasted a large amount of snow and high winds beginning early Monday morning and continuing into the evening. Martha's Vineyard and other parts of southeastern Massachusetts were under a blizzard warning for most of the day Monday, with eight to 12 inches of snow, northeast winds of 30 to 40 miles per hour and wind gusts of up to 65 miles per hour in the forecast.
Other closures Monday included the Boys & Girls Club, the YMCA of Martha's Vineyard, and Martha's Vineyard Community Services.
The town of Tisbury announced a downtown parking ban beginning at 11 a.m. Monday. The High Point Lane park and ride lot was open free of charge during the storm for cars less than 20 feet long.
Snowstorm brings coastal flooding.
Snowstorm brings coastal flooding.
Most community activities were cancelled and businesses closed Monday. All Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank locations were closed, and the Martha's Vineyard Hospital said all primary care and specialist offices would be closed. Patients were contacted to reschedule appointments.
The storm came on the heels of a snowstorm Friday that led to early school closures and ferry cancellations, though most of the snowfall had melted by Sunday.
Earlier this month, the Island received high winds and about a foot of snow during a Saturday storm that led to power outages across the Island.
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Comments
Sounds like a typical Monday
Lawrence Manross Mckean, PennsylvaniaSounds like a typical Monday in Erie, Pa. Leave early and drive slower.
Heel & Sole Podiatry will be
Dr McCrumb Heel & Sole PodiatryHeel & Sole Podiatry will be closed tomorrow. Call us Tuesday to reschedule at 508-696-8877
My mom, Nonna, and I are
Nancy Gardella White Plains, NYMy mom, Nonna, and I are still alive and wish you the best. She is 9i.5 yrs now. I an helping her at her ho m r in WHITE PLAINS, NY, as she cannot travel any more. We soeak of you fondly, love to all!
Wish we had snow like that..
Amanda Fort worth texasWish we had snow like that...enjoy this time with your mother...
Driving through saltwater, a
Rusty Carro V.H.Driving through saltwater, a great idea if you like rusty cars
Rust buckets are the New
Stanley MorganRust buckets are the New England way!
Beach Road in Vineyard Haven
Bea West TisburyBeach Road in Vineyard Haven has been closed from Five Corners to the Martha's Vineyard Hospital. - What does this say about the siting of the hospital? What a mistake!
Nice photos as always
Alan Webb ChilmarkNice photos as always especially by Mark Lovewell! Classic vineyard moments.
The Gazette has long been
TOM HODGSON wtThe Gazette has long been known for decent wordsmithing. Could you maybe declare a moratorium on clichés like battening and hunkering down?
The editor agrees, Tom.
EditorThe editor agrees, Tom. Thanks for being a good critic and keeping us sharp.
Editor - what a wonderful
Joan OBEditor - what a wonderful display of support for your reporter, Ms. Brown. You should be ashamed, caving in to the dribble of one immature complaint. Thank you Ms. Brown. My family thoroughly enjoyed your wonderful article.
This commentator disagrees.
JMM ChilmarkThis commentator disagrees. Nautical phrases - even cliches - are fine here, if only to make folks aware of our maritime roots. So, to use another nautical cliche, let's cut the author some slack.
Tom - I would prefer that the
Victor MVTom - I would prefer that the Gazette declare a moratorium on accepting your childish, whiny complaints about everything. However, that appears to be wishful thinking since "editor" believes your comments are meaningful. I believe that "battening" and "hunkering down" are beautiful, romantic words and they will be missed.
""Hunker down"" is language
Gerry Thompkins Edgartown""Hunker down"" is language us old folk use. Grandma, grandpa language!
I have absolutely no problem
CeeJay From ThereI have absolutely no problem with phrases such as "battening(the hatches)and hunkering down". They are historical phrases rather than cliches. If the Gazette was to use a term such as "shelter in place", my eyebrow would indeed raise skyward. Keep wordsmithing Gazette. You are always worth the read.
The Editor may agree, but I
Helen MVThe Editor may agree, but I strongly disagree with Tom. It is a wonderful article - every single word. Great work Sara Brown
To clarify, it was the editor
EditorTo clarify, it was the editor who wrote the early headline on Sara Brown's excellent storm coverage that used the phrase "batten down." Thanks to the readers for such a lively defense of Sara's work; the editor joins the chorus! (By the way, Sara is also an editor, she's the news editor and in charge of our online coverage. She also is a very cool person and everyone at the Gazette adores her.)
I love the Vineyard and I
Margie Denver coloradoI love the Vineyard and I miss every bit of it living in the landlocked Rockies As a kid, we walked the sea wall, sometimes along side it dodging the ocean spray into Oak Bluffs from Harthavwn then hunkering down in our Cosy houses w fireplace going as winds howled outside. Battening down the hatches was a term well deserved during such critical circumstances. So hold down the fort vineyard folk (now that sounds awkward at sea level...haha) and good work, Sara Brown!
Shiver me timbers, matey,
Lorraine EdgartownShiver me timbers, matey, this appears to be a tempest in a teapot, but, land, ho, somewhere the sun is over the yardarm and a tot of rum is just the cure. Sorry,couldn't help it.....
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