Snow outlines the Bourne Bridge Rotary on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. Photo credit: Jim McCabe
HYANNIS – The National Weather Service says another winter storm is possible this upcoming weekend.
The potential coastal storm is still uncertain in tracking, with outcomes ranging from no impact at all to a high-impact winter storm for Southern New England on Sunday.
Updated Thursday afternoon: A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Cape Cod and the Islands from Saturday night to Sunday night. Heavy snow will be possible, totaling at least a half-foot. Winds could gust as high as 55 miles per hour.
Parts of Cape Cod received a foot or more of snow from last weekend’s storm.
The weather service says you should keep monitoring the forecast. Currently for Barnstable County, the NWS says snow is likely Saturday night, Sunday when snow may be heavy at times, and Sunday night. Frigid weather is continuing leading up to the potential next storm, with lows in the single digits Thursday and Friday night.
Cape Cod fire departments are urging residents to shovel out snow from nearby fire hydrants, clearing out at least three feet around the hydrant. Local fire departments say seconds count during an emergency allowing firefighters to quickly connect hoses.
The Town of Barnstable is conducting overnight snow removal operations in downtown Hyannis and the village centers of Barnstable and Osterville Thursday starting at 10 p.m.
A temporary parking ban will be in effect. Roadways will be closed and local residential and emergency access will be maintained. Drivers and pedestrians are urged to use caution with heavy machinery and large equipment in use.
The town says the community’s patience and cooperation are appreciated as crews continue cleanup efforts from last weekend’s storm.
By Jim McCabe, CapeCod.com NewsCenter
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