Due to the fact that it is the holidays this update will be brief. There is a 998 low analized over NC moving to the NE. This low will continue to deepen over the next few hours. The rain/snow line will set up distinctly over coastal CT and RI this afternoon moving inland as warmer air filters in aloft. This warmer air will wilter in causing a changeover to a mix of sleet/freezing rain/snow/rain over inland CT/central MA. The warmer air wil spread out to all layers of the atmosphere over coastal CT/RI/Cape Cod/SE MA by dawn tomorrow.

Snowfall map. Red=14-18″ Darkest blue=6-10″ Darker blue=3-6″ light blue=1-3″ green=Dusting-1″
Winds will be gusty especially near the coast. NYC is under a High Wind Warning currently so be careful! Winds should peak around 45-55 mph in heavy squalls late tonight in the city.
35-45 mph a little farther away from the coast (30-40 miles) and lesser winds further away from that.
I will have a full update on the changing pattern in the next few days.
-JAck