The Cape and Islands were bearing the brunt of the wind from the storm that was headed up the east coast, and the Vineyard is under a high wind advisory until 8 p.m. Monday.

Ready the sleds, bust out the skis and have the hot cocoa on hand; Martha’s Vineyard got its biggest snowfall of the year. 

Martha’s Vineyard Sea Salt is working to recover after harsh winds destroyed a key component of their business earlier this month.

Experts predict that with ocean temperatures at record highs and the global climate shifting into a hazardous La Niña pattern this year, the result could be one of the worst hurricane seasons on record.

The paths have moved, the dunes are flatter and there isn’t as much sand as there once was. But the south shore has come a long way since three destructive storms hit the Island this winter, and managers say they are ready for summer crowds.

The National Weather Service reported winds up to 52 miles per hour at the airport.