Please STOP

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin

SnowRkptwm5549At the height of the storm, this was all I saw directly across the street. It made me think: “I’d like it if the snow would just STOP.” It snowed in Rockport this morning, and now Juno has moved on. There are no cars on the road.

Video: Craig searches for a plow truck!

Posted on by Craig Kimberley

Well, this was a video for last night, but it would never upload from my house before the power died. So enjoy! More storm coverage and aftermath to come!

First light aftermath

Posted on by Craig Kimberley

See the truck below, it’s passing by 8 ft walls of snow on Washington st. I can still see waves crashing . My street is blocked off, send a digger!

Wednesday January 28th , 2015 Cape Ann Weather …

Posted on by Peter J Lovasco

Marine Forecast :
Today NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Light freezing spray this morning. A slight chance of snow showers this morning.
Tonight NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the evening. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

Pod Cast Weather :
http://www.spreaker.com:80/episode/5568209

Hourly Forecast :

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Blizzard Pics :
Well Joey C … I tried , I got down to GHB And it was so cold , my iPhone froze , my GoPro camera battery died , police told me to leave press or no press , then walked up the hill to Atlantic Road in White Out Conditions trying to film and take Pics ! Then the unthinkable removed my glove to fix phone and battery and now my finger tips are numb ! Oh boy hoping it’s not Frost Bite ! So this was one Epic Historic Blizzard for Sure … And I believe we reached Blizzard Criteria on Cape Ann !!! Total snow from what I hear is 32″ …. Highest Gust was 84mph ! Sustained Winds Of 65mph!!! So long BlizzardOf2015… More to come …..

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Some Videos I Took Of Storm on my FB Page … Enjoy !!!

Lobster Trap Tossed Like A Rag Doll

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Eric Swanson submits-
Hi Joey

High tide near Mussel Point Gloucester with crashing surf that dug up a metal lobster trap from 30 ft down and tossed it on shore and crushed it.

Storm Update From #GloucesterMA Chief Of Police Len Campanello

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joe,

Here’s an update:

Due to the ongoing storm and blizzard conditions, a snow emergency remains in effect until 1pm on Wednesday, January 28th. Parking is banned on all City streets until that time. Violators of this ongoing declaration are subject to ticketing and towing at the owners expense. Municipal and School lots will remain available to residents until Wednesday, January 28th at 1pm at which time they are to be removed.

The Governor of Massachusetts has issued a travel ban which remains in effect at this time for our area. Please stay off the roadways until it is safe to travel.

Gloucester Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday January 28th and all City offices will be delayed in opening. All City offices will open and resume business at 10am Wednesday January 28th.

All residents are reminded that they are responsible for clearing snow from sidewalks adjacent to their property. Shoveling snow into the public street may result in a civil penalty being assessed. Your cooperation during this emergency is necessary for efficient and safe snow removal efforts. Also, please make every effort to shovel out fire hydrants at our near your homes.

Thanks,

Lenny

Respectfully,

Leonard Campanello

Chief of Police

City of Gloucester, MA

Cape Ann Staying in the North East Groove

Posted on by paultmorrison

01/27/2015 1533 3:33PM Current Conditions

Wind from the North East is on a long fetch across the Gulf of Maine. Even though Cape Ann is to the west of the highest wind velocity the waves roll out of that groove into Cape Ann.
Wind from the North East is on a long fetch across the Gulf of Maine. Even though Cape Ann is to the west of the highest wind velocity the waves roll out of that groove into Cape Ann.

That wind is holding the highest snowfall belt directly over Cape Ann. This belt is static as the low creeps north.
That wind is holding the highest snowfall belt directly over Cape Ann. This belt is static as the low creeps north.

Hight tide at 4:58PM

Blizzard Blast: Old Garden Beach, Rockport

Posted on by Nichole S.

Brrrrrrrr.  Here’s some video footage from Old Garden Beach in Rockport along with some pics of the homes nearby. With a break in the snow and the plows slowing down, I ventured to the end of my street.  It is a short walk, but a coooold one today.  Mind you, it was not high tide, so the worst of it is yet to come.

The frozen salt water is beautiful albeit a menace to the ocean front homes. The price you pay, I guess.

Digging a path to the bird feeders on the deck

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Thank you Rick for taking some photos of this storm. The birds are just swarming around the feeder. Stay safe.. it is the wind that will knock you down.
January 27, 2015 digging a path to the bird feeder
January 27, 2015 wind is really strong..