The snow began to fall in Barnstable and across the region early this morning and is expected to accumulate anywhere from 3 to 5 inches before early evening, when the storm should peter out and freezing rain might set in.

This article will serve to update you throughout the day. Please also upload any photos or anything else you would like to in the comments to this article, including cancellations, to share with the community.

Also, below are some phone numbers that may be helpful to you today. In an emergency, of course, dial 911.

To report a outage contact

• Power Outage - NStar
  • Use NSTAR's online "Report an Outage" tool or call NSTAR at 800-592-2000 to report your outage.
• Fire Departments
  • Barnstable Fire Department 508-362-3312 
  • Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Department 508-790-2375
  • Cotuit Fire Department 508-428-2210
  • Hyannis Fire Department 508-775-1300
  • West Barnstable Fire Department 508-362-3241
• DPW Highway Division -  508.790.6330
• Police Department - 508.775.0387