News Release

Facility Closures in Advance of Impending Blizzard

Date: January 28, 2022
Contact: Brian Carlstrom

WELLFLEET, Mass – In advance of a severe blizzard forecast to arrive on Cape Cod during the overnight hours of January 28-29, Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent Brian Carlstrom has announced the following facility closures for visitor, resident, and employee safety:

Salt Pond Visitor Center: Closed on Saturday, January 29 and Sunday, January 30.

Beaches: Access points to all six national seashore beaches and parking lots will be closed beginning the afternoon of January 28.

Roads: Province Lands Road in Provincetown and the Marconi Site Road in Wellfleet will be closed beginning the afternoon of January 28.

Facility reopening will be dependent on the severity of the storm; damage assessments; and ability to clear roads, parking lots, and entrances to provide safe access.

This has the potential to be a catastrophic storm, with damaging wind; heavy, wet snow; and extended power outages. Seashore managers urge visitors and residents to stay abreast of local conditions and warnings, to respect facility closures, and to heed the direction of public safety officials.

Updates to seashore facilities will be provided at www.nps.gov/caco and via social media @CapeCodNPS.