New Hampshire – A crisp, frosty stillness blankets the Merrimack Valley this morning, with cold air drifting over fields and thin ice crystals catching early light on rooftops. The pavement stays dry for now, but a changeable stretch of Winter Weather looms as the region moves toward Sunday and the final weekend of November.
According to the National Weather Service, a slight chance of snow showers may develop late this morning into early afternoon as clouds increase from the west. Any flakes should remain light, yet they could briefly reduce visibility and create slick spots, especially for drivers on I-93 heading toward Concord or Nashua. Temperatures climb only toward the lower 40s, keeping the air brisk even during sunnier breaks.
Saturday turns sunny and calmer, offering the best outdoor window of the weekend. But conditions shift again on Sunday, when a rain-to-snow mix becomes possible before 1 p.m., followed by periods of steadier rain. Meteorologists note an 80% chance of precipitation, meaning Post-Thanksgiving travel may slow across southern New Hampshire as roads turn wet and winds increase. Keep coats, umbrellas, and windshield scrapers ready; quick transitions could occur as colder air filters in by evening.
Looking ahead, models now highlight a larger pattern change between December 2 and December 6, bringing a pronounced Cold Snap from the Midwest through New England. That national push follows a major winter storm expected to unload 6–12 inches of snow across the central U.S., funneling colder air eastward early next week. New Hampshire may see a Winter Tease, with a possible snow chance Tuesday night if temperatures dip close to freezing.
Five-Day Outlook for Manchester, NH
Friday: Increasing clouds; slight snow chance. High 41.
Saturday: Sunny. High 39.
Sunday: Rain/snow mix, then rain. High 45.
Monday: Mostly sunny. High 38.
Tuesday: Rain/snow chance late. High 34.
