Manchester, New Hampshire – A noticeable shift away from deep winter cold is set to unfold across New Hampshire by the end of the workweek, with temperatures climbing above freezing by Thursday, opening the door to a brief February thaw and changing travel conditions.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, the 8–14 day outlook valid from Friday, February 13 through Thursday, February 19 favors above-normal temperatures across nearly the entire Granite State. Highs are expected to consistently rise above 32 degrees starting Thursday, particularly in southern and central New Hampshire, increasing snowmelt on roads, rooftops, and sidewalks.
Manchester, Nashua, Concord, and Portsmouth sit firmly within the warmer-than-average signal, while even the North Country trends milder than seasonal norms. Overnight lows are also projected to moderate, reducing extreme cold but raising concerns for refreeze cycles where meltwater lingers after sunset.
Precipitation odds lean near to slightly above normal during this period, meaning periods of rain or a rain-snow mix are possible as warmer air moves in. Slushy roads, ponding water, and reduced traction are most likely during the morning and evening commutes, especially on untreated secondary roads and highway ramps such as I-93 and Route 101.
The warmer pattern is expected to hold into the middle of next week. Additional advisories or short-term alerts may be issued as timing of precipitation becomes clearer and the thaw strengthens across the state.
