Forecast: Light Snow Around Boston, More On South Shore And Islands

A fast moving storm will move off the Mid-Atlantic coast today. The Boston metro area will be on the northern edge of the system, and a period of light snow can be expected, with an inch or 2 of accumulation. Higher amounts will be confined to parts of Cape Cod and the Islands, where up to 7 inches of snow could fall.

This storm will intensify well to our east Saturday with gusty northwesterly winds and a reinforcement of arctic air in its wake. Sunshine will prevail Sunday with temperatures moderating slightly as winds diminish.

Next week looks interesting, as another storm develops to our southwest and makes its way to the coast. Indications are that it blossoms into a major nor’easter Tuesday into Wednesday. It’s still too early to determine the exact strength or track, but it has the potential to bring significant snow accumulations to much of the Northeast.

Meteorologist Dave Goldbaum is in for WBUR's David Epstein.

Today: Morning light snow, tapering to flurries this afternoon. High: 35.

Tonight: Few evening snow showers and squalls. Clearing and windy overnight. Lows: 10-15. Wind chills around 0.

Saturday: Partly sunny, breezy. High: 23.

Saturday Night: Clear, very Cold. Lows 5-10.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, cold. High: 26.

Monday: Mostly sunny. High: 30.

Tuesday: Cloudy with snow possibly changing to rain. Highs in the 30s.