Everything to know about the nor’easter heading towards Boston this weekend

An early fall nor’easter is rolling into town Saturday, so prepare yourself for a pretty miserable weekend.

The upcoming storm storm brings a mixed bag across the region—from damaging coastal gusts on Cape Cod to soaking rain through MetroWest—but Boston sits right in the thick of it. The worst of the storm arrives on Saturday, bringing heavy bands of rain expected to drop at least three inches across the city. Fortunately, because the deluge is spreading out over an extended period, widespread inland flooding isn't expected.

The major impact to the city, however, is the wind. A High Wind Warning remains in effect through Sunday, with peak gusts hovering between 40 and 55 mph. If you have travel plans out of Logan Airport, prepare for turbulence before you even board; severe delays and cancellations are anticipated as pilots contend with the heavy crosswinds.

On the ground, the MBTA is already preparing for the storm's impact. Crews spent the week testing emergency generators, clearing loose branches from overhead wires and deploying storm gates around Aquarium Station to block potential water infiltration. Even so, travelers should expect to face storm-related issues. Speed restrictions may slow down subway, Commuter Rail and bus lines to ensure safety. The biggest impact falls on water travel: all MBTA ferry services are officially cancelled for Saturday and Sunday, with Friday routes running on a tentative, weather-permitting basis.

Neighboring regions face their own challenges. The South and North Shores are bracing for coastal flooding, beach erosion and power outages as wind gusts batter fully leafed trees. Meanwhile, MetroWest will see slightly less rainfall but similar gusty conditions.

Keep your weekend plans flexible in case of major storm disruptions, and don't bother with the umbrella as it won't survive the expected 50 mph winds. This weekend might call for a couple of cozy nights in.