A potent nor'easter is set to hit New England this weekend, bringing days of heavy rain and high wind gusts. Here's how to prepare for the weather event.

A fall nor’easter is expected to hit Massachusetts this weekend and linger for multiple days, bringing heavy rain, strong wind gusts, and the risk of flooding in coastal communities. Enjoy the sun on Friday and Saturday because the will take a nasty turn come Sunday, according to the Boston 25 Weather Team.

The first Nor'easter of the season is moving up the East Coast, potentially hitting the Cape late Sunday or early Monday. Forecasters say the storm could impact from Florida to Massachusetts, which could mean some of the highest tides of the season. This week, the region experienced King Tides, amplified by the Harvest moon.

Temperatures are predicted to reach their lowest point around sunrise on Friday, which will occur shortly before 7 a.m., according to the weather service. Both the freeze warning and frost advisory go into effect at 11 p.m. Thursday and end at 9 a.m. on Friday.

Gusts 40-55 mph are expected Sunday night and Monday along the coastline, strongest on the Cape and Islands. Monday will stay soggy, blustery, and cool. The nor’easter will be slow to shift, leading to showery weather through Tuesday.

Boston's rain will clear up, leading to colder air tonight and sunny days ahead with potential frost in suburbs.

AccuWeather released its winter forecast for the 2025-2026 season, and Massachusetts residents are in for a snowy one. The forecasting website has predicted the Boston region will experience more snow than last year, though it may still be less snow than the historical average.

A freeze watch is in effect from 11 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, through 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 10 in Massachusetts. When do different MA cities usually get their first frost?