It snowed over 8 inches in parts of New England Tuesday. Town-by-town totals for Cape Cod.

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Snow totals for Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut began rolling into the National Weather Service just hours after the frozen white stuff began falling from New England skies late Monday and early Tuesday.

Snowfall on the Cape and Islands was relatively tame, turning to rain after throwing a wrench in morning commutes and school openings. Barnstable County topped out at 4 inches in the latest report, which came out at 11:59 a.m., and the lowest report in the county was just half an inch.

Dukes County reported higher at 4.5 inches. Nantucket did not have an inch count for the 11:59 a.m. report.

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By comparison, over 6 inches of snow was reported across much of Hampden and Hampshire counties in Massachusetts, and a couple places in Worcester County. One spotter in Plainfield - in Hampshire County - measured 8 inches of snow, while another in Worcester County's Charlton measured 8.1.

Here's how much snow was reported in the 11:59 a.m. National Weather Service report.

Three-year-old Zoe Williams was out early putting the finishing touches on a well-crafted snowman, before the snow switched over to rain.
Three-year-old Zoe Williams was out early putting the finishing touches on a well-crafted snowman, before the snow switched over to rain.

How many inches of snow did Falmouth, Sandwich and the Upper Cape get?

  • Falmouth: 4 inches, recorded at 8 a.m.

  • East Falmouth: 3.7 inches, recorded at 7 a.m.

  • Mashpee: 3.5 inches, recorded at 9 a.m.

  • East Sandwich: 3.2 inches, recorded at 8 a.m.

  • Waquoit: 2.8 inches, recorded at 7 a.m.

  • Sandwich: 0.5 inches, recorded at 8:10 a.m.

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How many inches of snow did Barnstable, Dennis and the Mid Cape get?

  • Barnstable: 2 inches, recorded at 7 a.m.

  • South Dennis: 2 inches, recorded at 7:30 a.m.

  • Hyannis: 1.8 inches, recorded at 5:30 a.m.

How many inches of snow did Orleans and the Lower Cape get?

  • Brewster: 1.7 inches, recorded at 7:20 a.m.

  • Orleans: 1 inch, recorded at 7 a.m.

A light snow clings to the side of Nauset Light Tuesday morning.
A light snow clings to the side of Nauset Light Tuesday morning.

How many inches did Truro and the Outer Cape get?

  • Truro: 0.8 inches, recorded at 7:20 a.m.

How many inches did Martha's Vineyard get?

  • Chilmark: 4.5 inches, recorded at 7:39 a.m.

  • West Tisbury: 4.5 inches, recorded at 8 a.m.

  • Vineyard Haven: 4 inches, recorded at 7 a.m.

  • Oak Bluffs: 2.5 inches, recorded at 7 a.m.

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A flurry of flying snow and salt as Rick Burgess keeps the entryway to Barnstable District Court clear getting ready for a delayed court opening because of the weather.
A flurry of flying snow and salt as Rick Burgess keeps the entryway to Barnstable District Court clear getting ready for a delayed court opening because of the weather.

Winter storm updates

Dennis Town Hall delayed opening until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, in the latest snow-related delay caused by Tuesday's early-morning storm.

Trash and recycling won't be picked up today in Bourne, and the schedule will resume Wednesday. Bourne town offices are expected to be open for regular hours.

Gale warnings were in effect early Tuesday for coastal waters from Provincetown to Chatham to Nantucket, also in Cape Cod Bay and Nantucket Sound. High winds were expected to last through Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas that could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Eversource is not reporting any power outages in Eastern Massachusetts.

Snow accumulated on the ground Tuesday morning in Provincetown but Bradford Street in the east end of town was clear.
Snow accumulated on the ground Tuesday morning in Provincetown but Bradford Street in the east end of town was clear.

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Schools across Cape issue two-hour delays

Several Cape Cod public school systems issued two-hour delays over snow that was expected to begin falling in the early Tuesday morning hours and continue to mid-morning.

As of 5:45 a.m., Barnstable, Bourne, Falmouth, Monomoy Regional School District - which covers Harwich and Chatham - Sandwich and Upper Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical School announced the delay. Cape Cod Community College canceled morning classes, and the school plans to open at 12:30 p.m.

Schools and other programs in Massachusetts issued delays or called snow days for the storm, which hit harder in different parts of the state.

Snow is expected to begin falling on Cape Cod and the Islands after 11 p.m. on Feb. 27, 2023.
Snow is expected to begin falling on Cape Cod and the Islands after 11 p.m. on Feb. 27, 2023.

The delay also means the cancelation of morning preschool and YMCA programs before school, according to websites for Falmouth Public Schools, Monomoy Regional Public Schools and Bourne Public Schools.

"With the continued snowfall early this morning, additional time is required to have all roads cleared prior to the school buses running by the DPW," a notice on the Falmouth Public Schools website reads. "The district's priority is to ensure the safety of our students and staff at all times."

Schools on Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard are on school vacation.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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