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.