New Hampshire – The air feels sharp and dry across southern New Hampshire this morning, and any damp pavement has a brittle sheen. Temperatures started near 19°F, and that kind of February cold can lock up moisture fast.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, highs reach only the low 30s today with northwest winds between 10 and 15 mph, gusting up to 25 mph. Wind chills linger in the teens at times. Skies turn mostly clear tonight, and temperatures drop to around 13°F.
That sets up a classic flash-freeze pattern. If snowbanks melt slightly under afternoon sun, refreezing is likely after sunset. Watch for black ice on I-293, Route 3, and untreated neighborhood roads. Bridges and overpasses freeze first.
Friday brings bright sunshine and a high near 35°F. Friday night slips back to around 15°F under mostly cloudy skies. Valentine’s Day Saturday looks seasonably pleasant, with highs near 37°F and partly sunny skies. It will feel calm compared to the biting air earlier in the week.
Sunday stays mostly sunny with a high around 37°F. No major snow is expected locally, though lake-enhanced snow continues across parts of the Great Lakes. The broader pattern shifts next week.
NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook signals above-normal temperatures expanding into New England. Highs could reach the low to mid-40s by Tuesday and midweek. A gradual thaw appears likely as milder air builds east.
Five Day Outlook for Manchester, NH:
Today: High 33°F, mostly sunny, breezy.
Friday: High 35°F, sunny, low 15°F.
Saturday (Valentine’s Day): High 37°F, partly sunny.
Sunday: High 37°F, mostly sunny, low 17°F.
Monday: High near 39°F, moderating trend begins.
