Manchester, New Hampshire – Spring 2026 is shaping up to follow a familiar New England script across New Hampshire, with near normal precipitation and seasonal temperatures guiding a gradual shift from snow to rain.
According to NOAA’s Seasonal Temperature and Precipitation Outlook released February 19, New Hampshire sits in an equal chances zone for both precipitation and temperature during March-April-May 2026. That means no strong signal toward a wetter, drier, warmer or colder season, allowing typical spring variability to drive conditions week to week.
In Manchester and Nashua, March may still feature measurable snow during overnight systems when temperatures hover near freezing. Slushy accumulation could briefly impact stretches of I-93 and the Everett Turnpike before daytime melting reduces travel concerns. As April unfolds, precipitation trends more toward chilly rain, though passing cold fronts may still mix in wet snow at times.
Central areas including Concord may experience steady snowmelt combined with periodic rain, leading to typical spring rises along the Merrimack River. While widespread flooding signals remain low under a near normal outlook, rapid warmups paired with heavier rain could create localized high water.
Along the Seacoast in Portsmouth and Dover, maritime influence favors more rain than snow as the season progresses, with temperatures moderating more quickly by late April.
Overall, New Hampshire appears set for a balanced, transitional spring. Residents should expect temperature swings, lingering snow chances early and increasingly frequent rain showers into May without a pronounced seasonal extreme.
