Swampscott Winter Storm: Schools Stay Remote Tuesday

SWAMPSCOTT, MA — Swampscott Public Schools had early dismissal on Monday a remote learning day on Tuesday after a messy winter storm brought high winds and heavy rain to the immediate coast and huge snow totals just a few miles inland.

While Swampscott did not receive the snow wallop of the rest of the state, the district opted for the remote learning day to help keep staff members who don't live in town safe.

"Tuesday will be a remote learning day for all SPS students due to by concern for faculty and staff who need to commute from harder-hit parts of the state," Swampscott Schools said.

Schools closed at 12:30 p.m. on Monday. All after-school events were canceled.

A snow emergency parking ban was issued from 3 p.m. on Monday through noon on Tuesday.

"Please remove all vehicles from public streets to permit proper snow clearing," the town said.

Swampscott Town Hall, the public library and the senior center closed at noon on Monday.

Tuesday's curbside solid waste and recycling pickup in Swampscott will be delayed until Wednesday and the remainder of the week will be in a one-day delay schedule.

A strong Northeast wind caused a massive variance between snow totals along the coast and those just a few miles inland. While the immediate coast on the North and South shores received little, if any, snow, Wilmington was a jackpot town just 15 miles inland with 20 inches.

Most communities in Middlesex, Worcester and inland Essex counties were hit with more than a foot of snow.

Here's a county-by-county breakdown of snow observations which constructed this map: https://t.co/nbXQ9eFfy2 Significant wind gusts (over 46 mph) are also included. https://t.co/IYK3X498Xb
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) February 2, 2021

The state canceled the "Stop the Spread" free coronavirus testing at Salem's Old Town Hall on Tuesday.

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Check back on Patch throughout the day on Tuesday for updates on possible school closings, public building shutdowns, parking bans, trash delays and other storm-related information.

Have a fun snow photo to share? Email to scott.souza@patch.com if you head out to enjoy the snow.