MA Weather: Bomb Cyclone Or Bust? New Details For Weekend Storm

There is still uncertainty about how hard a potential nor'easter is going to smack New England this weekend, if at all. It depends on whether a separate storm making its way along the Canadian-U.S. border joins up with it, forecasters said.

If the storm strengthens quickly enough, it could be classified as a bomb cyclone, according to AccuWeather.

There are still multiple tracks the Groundhog Day/Super Bowl weekend storm could follow, and one of those is "swinging wide right" and missing the coast altogether. But another option would be "a disruptive storm" that may feature more snow and less rain than initially expected.

"A strengthening storm is more likely to make its own cold air by cooling the atmosphere with intense precipitation," AccuWeather meteorologist Dave Dombek said.

Whether rain or snow, the storm could have heavy precipitation and strong wind gusts. Flight delays and low visibility are possibilities even if the worst-case scenario isn't realized.

But if the two storms don't merge, then storm and travel concerns will be "moot," AccuWeather said. The National Weather Service, which earlier this week warned of a potential weekend storm, currently does not have a storm in its forecast.

Patch will keep you updated on the latest forecasts as they become available.

Boston-area forecast via NWS

This Afternoon - Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Tonight - Clear, with a low around 15. North wind 7 to 9 mph.

Thursday - Sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Thursday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

Friday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 6 mph.

Friday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light and variable wind.

Saturday - Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 7 mph.

Sunday - Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

Monday - Sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Monday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

Tuesday - Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. West wind around 7 mph.