Barnstable County Government

Cape Cod Shelter Update ➡️ Shelter travel is permitted under the ban, but roads remain hazardous — travel only if necessary. Open: ➡️ DY Regional HS – opens 8 PM ➡️ Barnstable Intermediate School – open ➡️ Nauset – now closed capecod.gov/bcrepc

⚡ Power outages reported across Cape Cod due to heavy snow & strong winds. Report outages: Eversource 1-800-592-2000 National Grid 1-800-465-1212 Stay off roads. Avoid downed wires. Updates: capecod.gov/bcrepc

Barnstable County: Shelters Open • Nauset Regional High School (Eastham) • Barnstable Intermediate School (Hyannis) Travel is dangerous. Stay home unless leaving for safety. Shelter Map & Important Information: capecod.gov/shelters

Regional shelters now open on Cape Cod ➡️Nauset HS (Eastham) ➡️Barnstable Intermediate (Hyannis) Open to anyone needing a safe, warm place tonight. Details: capecod.gov/bcrepc

Blizzard Update – 5:30 PM Feb 22 Barnstable County has released a new storm update. Blizzard conditions expected overnight–Mon. Worst conditions Mon morning–early afternoon. 2 regional shelters open tonight. See locations and all details: capecod.gov/bcrepc

Storm Update: Read Barnstable County Situational Report #002. Blizzard Warnings in effect for Cape Cod & Martha’s Vineyard. Major storm expected Sun PM–Mon with heavy snow, strong winds, power outage risk & dangerous travel. Prepare now loom.ly/SVWSV40

Feb. 22, 2026 | 6:00 AM — Cape Cod Storm Update Major winter storm expected tonight–Mon. ⚠️ Winter Storm Warning: Cape Cod ⚠️ Advisory: Nantucket 🌊 Coastal Flood Warning 💨 Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph 🚗 Travel may become difficult to impossible Updates capecod.gov/bcrepc

Storm Update – 3:30 PM 2/21 Blizzard Warning for Cape & Vineyard Nantucket under Winter Storm Watch. ➡️ 12–18” heavy wet snow possible ➡️ Peak snow after 2 AM Mon–PM ➡️ Gusts 40–60 mph, isolated ~70 mph ➡️ Coastal flooding possible Mon AM high tide capecod.gov/bcrepc

Major winter storm possible Sunday night into Monday on Cape Cod. ➡️ 12–18” heavy wet snow possible ➡️ Gusts up to 70 mph possible ➡️ Coastal flooding possible ➡️ Potential multi-day power outages Prepare now. Avoid travel during peak impacts Monday. capecod.gov/bcrepc

Confidence increasing for a coastal storm impacting Cape Cod Sun PM into Mon. NWS has issued: ⚠️ Winter Storm Watch ⚠️ High Wind Watch ⚠️ Coastal Flood Watch Heavy wet snow, strong winds & coastal flooding possible. Heaviest impacts Monday. Latest updates capecod.gov/bcrepc

As of 10:30 AM, Feb. 20, BCREPC is monitoring a wintry mix expected later today into Saturday. Limited impacts expected on Cape, but slick spots are possible evening + overnight. We're also watching a Sun–Mon system. Confidence in track + totals remains low. Follow for updates

Weekend Weather Update for Cape & Islands | 3:30 PM 2/ 6 A Winter Storm Watch/Weather Advisory in effect. Snow tonight–Sat (3–4” avg), followed by dangerous cold Sat night–Sun with wind chills -5° to -15° + gusts up to 40 mph. 🔗 Full update: capecod.gov/BCREPC #CapeCod

Here we go again… ❄️ Snow Friday night into Saturday, then dangerously cold temps & wind chills this weekend across Cape Cod. BCREPC is monitoring conditions. Stay safe & bundle up. Updates: capecod.gov/bcrepc #CapeCod #WinterWeather

Winter Weather Update: 8:30 AM 2/1 Minimal snow expected (~1 inch or less). No winter storm warning or watch for snowfall. Advisories remain in effect. Gusty winds and some localized icy spots are possible, especially near the coast. capecod.gov/bcrepc

Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning met today to review latest forecast/regional planning for a winter storm expected Sunday into Sunday night. Dangerous cold continues + a coastal storm may affect Cape & the Islands Sunday. Stay informed! capecod.gov/bcrepc

Mark Forest, Chair of the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners joined Grady Culhane on The Sunday Journal to discuss the launch of the Commissioners’ new on-the-road meeting series, that began in Falmouth this week. 👉 Listen here: loom.ly/XpL6I7s

Extreme cold continues thru Saturday across Cape Cod, with dangerous wind chills. Limit time outdoors. Take precautions for people, pets, + pipes. A coastal storm may impact the region Sun into Mon. Snow could begin Sun AM. Snow totals remain uncertain. capecod.gov/bcrepc

❄️ Storm cleanup isn't over yet! Clear vents to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, stay away from downed wires, take breaks while shoveling, dig out hydrants, and check on neighbors. These steps help keep everyone safe. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies, and 2-1-1 for help. @MassEMA

🏛️ The Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners launched a new off-site meeting series today in Falmouth—the first of 15 planned visits across Cape Cod in 2026. Next stop: Town of Barnstable 2/25 Details: loom.ly/pVKtSKM 🎥 Watch: loom.ly/-W1F0kw

Congratulations to Maggie Downey on this well-deserved citation honoring nearly 30 years of public service! Presented at the MMA Convention. We’re so happy to celebrate Maggie and her lasting impact on Cape Cod & the Islands. Read more at loom.ly/NP7f0-M