New Hampshire – The day starts with frozen breath and crunching pavement as Arctic air presses hard across southern New Hampshire. Cold dominates the morning, but the bigger story is already forming beyond midweek as another winter system lines up toward the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures dropped into the single digits overnight across Hillsborough County, with wind chills dipping below zero in exposed areas. Early commuters in Manchester face biting cold, especially on bridges and elevated ramps where surfaces cool quickly before sunrise.
Across the city, travel remains manageable but uncomfortable. Gusty winds near Manchester-Boston Regional Airport add to the chill, while drivers along I-293, Route 101, and I-93 should watch for isolated slick spots early. Officials urge residents to limit time outdoors, wear layers, and protect exposed skin during the morning hours.
Cold weather holds firm through Thursday. Daytime highs struggle to climb out of the teens and lower 20s, keeping snowpack frozen and roads primed for quick accumulation if precipitation arrives. By Friday, clouds begin to increase as an active storm track takes shape across the eastern United States.
Forecast trends point to a renewed chance for snow Saturday into early next week. While exact totals remain uncertain, the persistent cold raises the risk for accumulating snow rather than rain. This pattern follows last weekend’s system and opens the door to back-to-back winter impacts across New England.
Any shift in storm track could bring plowable snow to southern New Hampshire or push heavier bands north or south. With ground temperatures staying cold, even light snow could create slick travel conditions.
Residents should prepare now for continued cold and monitor updates as the weekend approaches. Additional weather alerts may be issued as confidence increases in the late-week storm setup.
Five Day Forecast for Manchester, NH
• Today: Cold with increasing clouds. High near 20. Wind chills near zero early.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and cold. High near 21.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny. High near 21.
• Friday: Sunny but cold. High near 17.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. High near 23.
