New Hampshire – The cold bites hard enough to sting lungs and stiffen fingers within minutes as February tightens its grip across southern New Hampshire. Frost coats parked cars, exhaust hangs low, and pavement hardens fast under a pale winter sun.
According to the National Weather Service, early-morning temperatures near Manchester sit in the single digits, with wind chills dropping below zero. Gusty north winds continue to drain warmth, making it feel closer to the Arctic than New England. Even brief exposure without gloves or a face covering can become dangerous.
Highs today struggle into the low 20s despite partial sunshine. Any melting during daylight hours will be brief. Once the sun lowers, refreezing accelerates, raising concerns for slick sidewalks, driveways, and untreated roads. Drivers along I-293, Route 101, and neighborhood side streets should stay alert for black ice.
Cold remains firmly in control through midweek. Monday and Tuesday bring bright skies but little relief, with highs hovering near 30 and nighttime lows sinking into the single digits. Meteorologists are watching late-week disturbances that could introduce snow chances by Friday into Saturday, though timing and amounts remain uncertain for now.
The broader pattern favors continued colder-than-normal temperatures across New England, reinforced by ice coverage expanding across the Great Lakes. That frozen surface limits moderation and allows cold air to spill east more easily.
Residents should dress in layers, keep pets indoors, and check on neighbors who may lack adequate heat. Allow extra travel time during morning and evening hours, when flash freezing is most likely. More advisories could follow as the cold pattern evolves deeper into the first week of February.
How cold did it feel stepping outside where you live?
Five-Day Outlook for Manchester, NH
- Today: Partly sunny, windy, high near 24°F
- Monday: Sunny, high near 29°F
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 32°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 30°F
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 27°F
