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WINTER STORM UPDATE | Monday, January 31, 2022 | 11:30 AM
DPW is organizing snow removal operations for this Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning. The locations for snow removal are the “business” districts of Main Street Hyannis, Main Street Osterville and Main Street Barnstable Village. Due to the amount of snow that fell, we will begin snow removal operations at 10:00 PM on Tuesday night (2/1/22) and our expectation is to complete the effort by 7:00 AM on Wednesday morning (2/2/22).
WINTER STORM UPDATE | Sunday, January 30, 2022 | 10:30 AM
Good Morning, we are back and resuming efforts. The plan for the day is to continue the work in secondary roads, and work to improve some of our Main roads. Plow drivers will be out across town, so please be aware that they will be on the roads and stay out of their way when possible.
Please note we did not send this message out at 2:00 AM so as not to disturb your sleep.
WINTER STORM UPDATE | Sunday, January 30, 2022 | 2:00 AM
We are breaking for the night and sending crews home to sleep. The main roads are in decent shape. Most secondary roads have been opened, with a few exceptions that require special equipment. Crews will return at 10AM this morning to continue working on the secondary roads.
WINTER STORM UPDATE | Saturday, January 29, 2022 | 8:00 PM
Good Evening, it has been a difficult afternoon. The heavy bands of snow that came through later in the afternoon set all the roads considerably back. Additionally, the whiteout conditions made it almost impossible for the plow drivers to see, and at one point we had to cease plowing operations all together. We have now resumed and are heading back onto all roads. The plan for this evening is to try and get all roads open and passable for emergency service vehicles. At that point we will need to break and let crews sleep, returning in the morning to start the cleanup process.
WINTER STORM UPDATE #5 | Saturday, January 29, 2022 | 4:00 PM
Conditions are still difficult with the combination of drifting and blowing snow. There are a number of trees and limbs down and associated wires. Forecast is calling for the storm to remain intense during the afternoon. The heaviest snowfall is expected to end this evening with light to moderate snow persisting until midnight. There is a possibility of coastal flooding with the evening high tide. Please stay off of the roads if possible.
WINTER STORM UPDATE | Saturday, January 29, 2022 | 11:30 AM
Conditions are still difficult, with significant winds and blowing snow. Forecast is calling for the storm to intensify during the afternoon, and then begin to diminish this evening. There are a number of trees and limbs down and associated wires. Please continue to stay off the roads if possible.
WINTER STORM UPDATE | Saturday, January 29, 2022 | 7:30 AM
Since the last update the winds have picked up. We are seeing sustained winds in the 25-35 MPH range, and gusts into the high 40 MPH. Some tree damage is already being reported. Visibility is dropping, with heavy wet snow continuing to fall. Snowfall rates are predicted to continue to increase and reach greater than an inch an hour from 9AM until 3PM. This will make very difficult plowing and driving conditions. Please stay off the roads if possible.
WINTER STORM UPDATE | Saturday, January 29, 2022 | 5:30 AM
Good Morning, Winter Storm Kenan is upon us. The DPW began plowing main roads at 1AM this morning and at 5AM began plowing secondary roads. Latest forecasts indicate that there will be significant snowfall today, often at rates greater than an inch an hour. Winds are predicted to be 60-75 MPH so white out conditions with extensive drifting is expected. These conditions will be very challenging for the DPW, and it is very possible we are looking at a Category C storm (please refer to the Town’s 2022 Snow and Ice Brochure). As a result the Town has issued a parking ban on all main streets. If at all possible, please stay off the roads.
Due to the storm, the Transfer Station at 45 Flint Street, Marstons Mills, will be closed today, January 29, 2022.