First Significant Snowfall Hits the Island

Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Mailboxes are covered in the early snowfall.
Mailboxes are covered in the early snowfall.
Tim Johnson
Mailboxes are covered in the early snowfall.
Mailboxes are covered in the early snowfall.
Tim Johnson
Snow falling over Herring Creek in Katama.
Snow falling over Herring Creek in Katama.
L.A. Brown
Snow falling over Herring Creek in Katama.
Snow falling over Herring Creek in Katama.
L.A. Brown
A light dusting in Edgartown Harbor.
A light dusting in Edgartown Harbor.
Ray Ewing
A light dusting in Edgartown Harbor.
A light dusting in Edgartown Harbor.
Ray Ewing
Snow plows were out in force.
Snow plows were out in force.
Tim Johnson
Snow plows were out in force.
Snow plows were out in force.
Tim Johnson
Chappy Ferry captain perseveres in the face of weather.
Chappy Ferry captain perseveres in the face of weather.
Ray Ewing
Chappy Ferry captain perseveres in the face of weather.
Chappy Ferry captain perseveres in the face of weather.
Ray Ewing
Dark skies over North Water street in Edgartown.
Dark skies over North Water street in Edgartown.
Ray Ewing
Dark skies over North Water street in Edgartown.
Dark skies over North Water street in Edgartown.
Ray Ewing
Tire tracks in the heavy snow on Beach Road in Edgartown.
Tire tracks in the heavy snow on Beach Road in Edgartown.
Ray Ewing
Tire tracks in the heavy snow on Beach Road in Edgartown.
Tire tracks in the heavy snow on Beach Road in Edgartown.
Ray Ewing
The power grid was put to the test by the heavy wet snow.
The power grid was put to the test by the heavy wet snow.
Tim Johnson
The power grid was put to the test by the heavy wet snow.
The power grid was put to the test by the heavy wet snow.
Tim Johnson
A lovely winter scene on Katama Bay.
A lovely winter scene on Katama Bay.
L.A. Brown
A lovely winter scene on Katama Bay.
A lovely winter scene on Katama Bay.
L.A. Brown
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Edgartown Light House is obscured by white-out conditions.
Edgartown Light House is obscured by white-out conditions.
Ray Ewing
Edgartown Light House is obscured by white-out conditions.
Edgartown Light House is obscured by white-out conditions.
Ray Ewing
Geese take shelter in Ocean Park.
Geese take shelter in Ocean Park.
Ray Ewing
Geese take shelter in Ocean Park.
Geese take shelter in Ocean Park.
Ray Ewing
The famous Corbin-Norton House in Oak Bluffs.
The famous Corbin-Norton House in Oak Bluffs.
Ray Ewing
The famous Corbin-Norton House in Oak Bluffs.
The famous Corbin-Norton House in Oak Bluffs.
Ray Ewing
Streets became hazardous in the winter conditions.
Streets became hazardous in the winter conditions.
Ray Ewing
Streets became hazardous in the winter conditions.
Streets became hazardous in the winter conditions.
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
High winds also accompanied the snow.
High winds also accompanied the snow.
Ray Ewing
High winds also accompanied the snow.
High winds also accompanied the snow.
Ray Ewing
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
The Grange Hall is a classic scene on the Island.
The Grange Hall is a classic scene on the Island.
Tim Johnson
The Grange Hall is a classic scene on the Island.
The Grange Hall is a classic scene on the Island.
Tim Johnson
Mailboxes are covered in the early snowfall.
Snow falling over Herring Creek in Katama.
A light dusting in Edgartown Harbor.
Snow plows were out in force.
Chappy Ferry captain perseveres in the face of weather.
Dark skies over North Water street in Edgartown.
Tire tracks in the heavy snow on Beach Road in Edgartown.
The power grid was put to the test by the heavy wet snow.
A lovely winter scene on Katama Bay.
Edgartown Light House is obscured by white-out conditions.
Geese take shelter in Ocean Park.
The famous Corbin-Norton House in Oak Bluffs.
Streets became hazardous in the winter conditions.
High winds also accompanied the snow.
The Grange Hall is a classic scene on the Island.

The Vineyard received between 6 and 9 inches of snow Tuesday. It was the largest snow storm of the season.