New Hampshire – Crisp air bites exposed skin this morning as temperatures hover near single digits across southern New Hampshire. Car doors creak open. Exhaust hangs low. Even after daylight, the cold refuses to loosen its grip, setting up a quiet but punishing stretch of winter weather.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, frigid high pressure remains firmly in control across New England. Wind chills near or below zero linger early, especially in sheltered valleys and open areas. In Manchester, readings around 10 degrees early today make short trips feel longer and outdoor work risky without layers.
Dry weather dominates through the end of the workweek, but that calm hides hazards. Any moisture on pavement can freeze quickly after brief daytime melting. Flash-freeze conditions are most likely on secondary roads, shaded sidewalks, and bridge decks. Drivers should slow down and expect slick patches during morning and evening travel.
Attention begins shifting toward the weekend. Latest models show snow showers possible Sunday, with chances increasing late in the day. Accumulations remain uncertain, but even light snow could reduce visibility and create slushy roads. Plan extra time if traveling, and keep winter gear in vehicles.
The broader pattern explains the persistence. The Great Lakes are nearly half frozen, reinforcing cold air across the Northeast. Farther west, snow continues over the Plains, while warmer air builds across the Southeast. That sharp contrast keeps New England locked in winter mode as February approaches.
Looking beyond the weekend, temperatures gradually moderate early next week, though nights stay cold. Additional systems are being monitored, and more alerts could follow if snow chances increase.
Five-Day Outlook for Manchester, New Hampshire
Today: Increasing clouds, high near 21
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low near 3
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 21
Friday: Sunny, high near 16
Saturday: Sunny, high near 21; snow chance develops Sunday
