The Island saw some rain and winds, but only experienced a handful of power outages and canceled ferries Friday night into Saturday.

The hurricane is projected to pass to the east of the Vineyard and Nantucket Saturday, bringing strong winds and high surf.

With Hurricane Lee expected to pass offshore of Martha’s Vineyard Saturday, the National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for Dukes County. The storm could hit the Island with tropical storm-force winds within the next 36 hours.

A short deep freeze hit the Island Saturday, part of the arctic blast that caused freezing temperatures across the northeast.

Temperatures may reach as low as zero degrees Saturday and winds may reach up to 45 miles per hour.

Vineyarders woke up to a surprise winter wonderland Saturday morning, as more than six inches of snow blanketed the Island just in time for Christmas.

Blustery winds, high waves and strong surf have already closed beaches and prompted weather advisories as the Vineyard prepares for the western remnants from Hurricane Teddy.

In a major step for coastal resiliency planning on the Vineyard, a combined total of nearly $400,000 in competitive, state grants were awarded to the three down-Island towns.

A blustery overnight storm that passed over the Vineyard Sunday and Monday downed trees and roughed up seas. Ferries were cancelled for most of the day, but began running again at about 5 p.m.