1/12/12 Nor'Easter Hits New England

A strong NorEaster is bearing down on New England this morning, however it is not  of the classic type where any extreme event will occur.  

Highlights:   

• Snow inland (heaviest in NH and Maine)
• Heavy Rain along the coast
• Strong E- NE Winds gusting to 40-55 mph
• Coastal Flooding

Morning Satellite image showing the low pressure just south of Long Island.  Winds rotate counter clockwise around LOW pressure and will  bring an east wind to coastal NE.

 Snow will be heaviest in New Hampshire and Maine during the day today, however warmer air will work in with this storm and most southern areas will see a change over to rain.

Areas in blue will likely see a slushy mix to 2" Green 3-6"  Oranges 6-8" Dark Orange up to 10"

As the low strengthens and track into southern New England, strong east winds will pick up over the Cape and NorthShore where winds could gust up to 55 mph.

A coastal flood advisory is in effect until 3 PM today. Strong east winds will help bring tides and waves higher than normal and could flood tidal flooding prone areas.  Also a wind advisory is in effect.

A Major Arctic air mass is filling in behind this storm and will bring in cold temperatures and gusty NW winds for the weekend.

The cold air is seen on this image in the blues and purples. This air will be over New England starting late on Friday.

1/12/12 A few wind driven flurries in Boston - then rain

A strong nor'easter will develop overnight tonight and bring strong east winds, heavy rain to the coastal areas along with higher tides and coastal flooding. Inland, snowfall rates could reach 6" in the higher terrain of NH and VT.

Tonight's Satellite Image -

 
There may be a mix of preciptation to start along the coastal areas, but warm air will quickly move and any snow will switch to rain.

Coastal areas will see high east winds in the range of 25-30 mph, with areas on the Cape reaching to 39 mph.