Nor'easter makes a very close pass tonight

Those of us who love snow storms are getting pretty frustrated. Last winter, we suffered from a lack of cold air which resulted in record low snowfall totals. This year, we finally have the cold air but we are missing the moisture!

Over the next few days, a series of cold fronts will usher in some truly Arctic air in New England. The first such front will pass through tonight, dropping most of us into the teens tonight. At the same time, a relatively strong ocean storm will pass just to the south. Some models are hinting at light accumulation over Cape Cod, with some potential for a dusting over the south shore.

The above image shows one model's thinking on total accumulation. The further south and east you go, the more likely you will wake up to some snow on the ground. I wouldn't be surprised to see some higher totals of 4 inches on Nantucket and the outer Cape.

As always, a slight shift in the track of this storm could mean more of SNE sees snow or a complete miss all together. Regardless, I wouldn't change your Friday morning plans, which probably consists of wasting time on the internet or driving to work.

The second Arctic front arrives during the middle of the Patriots game, which could make for a very COLD finish.