Spring Blizzard Lashes Island
Main street in Vineyard Haven is deserted except for lone shoveler.
Main street in Vineyard Haven is deserted except for lone shoveler.
Snow collects in beach grass lining the harbor as winds roil water.
Snow collects in beach grass lining the harbor as winds roil water.
The Black Dog was a safe haven for intrepid souls venturing outside.
The Black Dog was a safe haven for intrepid souls venturing outside.
Phragmites sway in gale along the shuck shack on Lagoon Pond.
Phragmites sway in gale along the shuck shack on Lagoon Pond.
Edgartown responds to large tree down on School street.
Edgartown responds to large tree down on School street.
Capt. Bob Gilkes at helm of Chappaquiddick ferry which operated despite wind gusts of up to 56 mph.
Capt. Bob Gilkes at helm of Chappaquiddick ferry which operated despite wind gusts of up to 56 mph.
White out conditions on Ocean Park as snow blew off the Sound.
White out conditions on Ocean Park as snow blew off the Sound.
Waves roll in from the northeast over Oak Bluffs fishing pier.
Waves roll in from the northeast over Oak Bluffs fishing pier.
Entrance to Oak Bluffs harbor was near impassable.
Entrance to Oak Bluffs harbor was near impassable.
Edgartown's Main street was pretty desolate Wednesday morning.
Edgartown's Main street was pretty desolate Wednesday morning.
Digging out by the Kelley House in Edgartown
Digging out by the Kelley House in Edgartown
Water creeps into parking lot from Edgartown harbor.
Water creeps into parking lot from Edgartown harbor.
The Island woke to swirling snow and gale-force winds as a spring blizzard lashed the Vineyard with gusts up to 56 mph.