BOSTON -- The Mid-Atlantic is still digging out after last weeks storm that brought up to three feet in spots. Now, another storm is on the way that will impact this same area. We will not completely escape the snow this time.

A WINTER STORM WATCH is in effect for WEDNESDAY for all of Ct., R.I., MA. and southwest NH. These are the areas with the greatest likelihood of getting more than 6" of snow.

Today features sunshine with less wind in the afternoon. Temperatures will reach the low to mid 30's.

Clouds increase tonight as the storm approaches. I don't expect the snow in and around Boston until just around of just after the morning commute Wednesday.

The snow will reach all areas by noon Wednesday and will become steadier and heavier in the afternoon and evening. The evening commute will definitely be impacted, especially from Boston and the Mass Pike southward where snow will fall the heaviest. Snow will slowly taper off from NW very late Wednesday into Thursday morning. It will be last to end on Cape Cod, which could still see some light snow Thursday morning.

Winds will steadily increase from the NE Wednesday, reaching 20-40 mph in Boston by evening and 25-55 mph on Cape Cod and the Islands.

A HIGH WIND WATCH is posted for Cape Cod and the islands for tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night. Gusts could be as high as 60mph.

The snow will be wettest where it will be heaviest, across The South Coast, SE Ma., Cape Cod and the Islands. Heavier snow combined with the strongest winds could lead to some power outages. Some mix is possible on Cape Cod and the islands which could keep snow totals down.

Most likely snow accumulations:

Southern NH to Route 2 area: 2-6"

Northern Worcester and Middlesex counties and northern interior Essex county: 4-8"

North Shore, Boston, Metro West to southern Worcester county: 6-10"

Bristol and Plymouth counties: 8-12"

Cape Cod and the islands: Could be higher, depending on mixing: 4-8"

Thursday will become mostly sunny and windy with highs in the 30s.

Friday and Saturday will be a bit colder than average but dry.

Have a great day!

JC

FORECAST

Today: Mostly sunny (high clouds late). A bit less wind. High 34.

Tonight: Increasing clouds. Low 23.

Wednesday: Snow beginning 6-9a.m. Heaviest around Boston during the afternoon hours as well as during the evening commute. Increasing NE wind. High 35, but dropping to 30-32 when the snow begins.

Wednesday Night: Snow early, tapering off and ending late. Very windy. Low 26. Most likely snowfall accumulations in and around Boston: 4-8"

Thursday: Clearing and windy. High 34.

Friday: Sunny & breezy. High: 32.

Saturday: Sunny and breezy. High 33.