New Hampshire – Light rain taps windshields this afternoon, but a colder shift is already lining up, bringing a messy rain-to-snow mix by Sunday that could turn roads slushy just in time for early Monday travel.
According to the National Weather Service, precipitation develops Sunday with a 70% chance of rain and snow, transitioning through the afternoon and evening. Highs hover near 45°F Sunday before dropping toward freezing, allowing light snow accumulation under a half inch.
Saturday offers a brief break. Skies clear across Manchester, Nashua, and Concord, with highs near 48°F and dry pavement for travel. That window closes quickly. Clouds build again by early Sunday, and precipitation begins as rain before colder air filters in.
Meteorologists now tracking the system say conditions may deteriorate after 1 p.m. Sunday. Slushy coatings could form on grassy areas first, then spread to untreated roads and overpasses. Routes like I-93, Route 3, and the Everett Turnpike may turn slick, especially as temperatures fall toward 32°F.
Plan ahead if traveling Sunday evening into early Monday. Reduce speed and watch for changing road textures. This is prime time for patchy slick spots as wet pavement cools quickly.
By Monday, scattered rain and snow showers linger with highs near 39°F. Little additional accumulation is expected, but damp and chilly conditions persist through the day. Skies clear Monday night, and colder air settles in with lows dipping near 21°F.
Tuesday brings sunshine back with highs near 41°F, offering some improvement. A gradual warmup follows midweek, reinforcing early spring trends despite this brief return to wintry weather.
Five Day Outlook for Manchester, NH:
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 48°F
Sunday: Rain/snow likely, high near 45°F
Monday: Chance of rain/snow, high near 39°F
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 41°F
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 45°F
