Complex New England Nor'easter

A strong low pressure center will cross over the area Friday morning, bringing the Boston area heavy rain and wind. As the storm moves into northern New England the wind will shift to the NW and pickup dramatically- some gusts could pass 50 MPH Friday night. That will make temps drop enough so the rain will change to heavy, wet SNOW above 1500 FT in northern and western New England. 6+ inches of snow may accumulate there, causing major damage. But, I don't expect any flakes in the Boston area. However, up here in Plymouth a few wet snow flakes may mix in towards the very end of the storm.

Alerts: For New England

A Wind Advisory is in effect for all of the area from Noon Friday until 2 AM Saturday.

A Flood Watch is in effect for northern and western New England, including up here at PSU.

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Berkshires, Green and White Mountains for late Friday.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Heavy rain after midnight. Winds increasing with a low of 54. NE wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH at the coast-including Boston. 1 inch of rain expected.

Friday: Downpours until 8 AM, then showers continuing. NE wind at 15-25 MPH with gusts t0 40 MPH before 9 AM, Then winds shifting to NW at 10-20 MPH before 1 PM, and then increasing to 25-35 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH. Temps near 54 at dawn, but dropping to 42 by 6 PM. Additional rainfall of 1 inch expected.

Friday night: Windy with scattered rain showers-but snow in northern New England. Lows around 40. NW winds gusting over 50 MPH.

Saturday: A shower possible before 9 AM, otherwise windy with a mix of sun and clouds. High 55. NW winds of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH.

Sunday: Quiet weather returns with sunny skies and highs near 60. Great day for raking some leaves!