New Hampshire – Breath crystallizes instantly this morning as engines idle longer and frost clings to every windshield. Deep winter cold remains locked over southern New Hampshire, and the next several days bring a familiar February pattern: clear skies, bitter nights, and a late-week snow signal that could complicate travel.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures stay well below normal through the end of the workweek. Daytime highs hover in the upper 20s to near 30, while nighttime lows fall to zero or below in parts of southern New Hampshire. Wind chills early each morning make it feel even colder.
In Manchester, sunshine dominates midweek, but the cold is unforgiving. Any melting during midday will be brief. Once the sun drops, refreezing happens fast. Flash freezing remains a concern on untreated roads, parking lots, and sidewalks, especially during evening travel.
By Friday, clouds increase ahead of a weak system approaching from the west. Light snow becomes possible Friday night, with chances near 40 percent. Accumulations look minor for now, but even a dusting can quickly coat frozen pavement. I-93, Route 101, and neighborhood roads may turn slick after dark.
Saturday stays cold, with highs only in the teens. Skies trend sunnier, but the air remains biting. Anyone heading out early should dress for exposed skin and allow extra time on the roads.
Looking ahead, longer-range outlooks point toward a potential warming trend late next week as above-normal temperatures build across much of the central U.S. That thaw could eventually reach New England, though winter holds firm for now. Heading out Friday night? Let us know how road conditions look where you are.
Five-Day Outlook for Manchester, NH
- Tuesday: Sunny and cold. High near 31°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High near 29°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, very cold. High near 28°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny. High near 26°F. Snow possible Friday night.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and frigid. High near 13°F.
