Bostonians are bracing for a rough few days as a nor'easter descends on the region, promising a mix of rain, wind, and snow. According to the National Weather Service, today's skies will be mostly cloudy with a slim chance of rain in the afternoon and highs just nudging the upper 40s. As the evening rolls in, the chances of rain climb to 50 percent with temperatures holding steady around 40 degrees.

Tomorrow's weather forecast shows no sign of improvement with cloudy skies throughout the day and rain expected to set in by the afternoon. "Brisk" winds from the east, ranging from 15 to 25 mph and gusting up to 35 mph, accompany the nearly certain rainfall. This trend of nasty weather is set to peak Wednesday night into Thursday, as the storm intensifies and temperatures hover in the upper 30s.  NBC Boston reports that we will see the light rain turn heavy with the possibility of transitioning to snow in the colder regions such as the Worcester Hills and across southern New Hampshire.

The coast isn't getting off any easier, with gusts potentially hitting 45 to 50 miles per hour from Cape Ann to Cape Cod and the Islands. A storm surge of two to three feet could also lead to minor to moderate coastal flooding, despite the storm not coinciding with high astronomical tides. As for snow, the nor'easter could leave behind significant accumulation, particularly across northern Worcester County and southern New Hampshire, with some northern spots potentially getting over a foot of snow.

By Thursday afternoon, the nor'easter is expected to lose some of its bite, though Bostonians will likely have had their fill. The storm is then forecast to sit offshore through Friday, gradually dissipating. While the threat for accumulating snow diminishes, a few lingering showers are still expected into Friday night. Winds, thankfully, will die down a bit, offering some reprieve after a few days of bluster. Residents are advised to stay tuned to local weather updates and prepare for potential disruptions caused by the storm.