Major Nor'easter Could Dump More Than A Foot Of Snow This Weekend

While warning that a lot could change between now and the first flakes, forecasters are talking about the high likelihood of a major nor'easter slamming the region this weekend.

"Confidence is increasing that a significant winter storm will create considerable impacts Friday through the weekend from the Mid-Atlantic through the Northeast," the National Weather Service said.

The exact track of the storm is unknown and could still vary widely, but what's expected as of Wednesday morning is heavy snow couple with major winds and cold temperatures beginning late Friday night and having most impact Saturday. The central and eastern parts of the state are expected to see the worst of it.

There aren't many snow totals yet — those are expected to start trickling out as early as Wednesday — but this has the potential of being the biggest storm of the season so far.

"This could be a huge snowstorm for New England," AccuWeather meteorologist Bernie Rayno said. AccuWeather is warning of the possibility of more than a foot of snow coming from the "bomb cyclone," a term used to describe a heavy pressure drop that fuels major storms.

There is a hazardous weather outlook for Massachusetts and Rhode Island for the weekend, with more warnings are sure to follow.

The more immediate concern is Wednesday night into Thursday morning, when temperatures will plummet into the single digits and below zero, depending on where you are.