New Hampshire – Rain is already moving toward Manchester this afternoon, and conditions are set to deteriorate quickly as showers and possible thunderstorms develop during the evening commute.
According to the National Weather Service, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport will reach near 77°F today before showers become likely after 5 p.m., with a 60% chance of rain and potential thunderstorms reducing visibility and creating slick roads.
Drivers along I-293, Route 101, and I-93 should plan for slower travel by late afternoon. Wet pavement and sudden downpours may lead to quick slowdowns, especially near interchanges and low-lying areas. Meteorologists now tracking this pattern say additional rounds of showers will continue into the evening, with lingering rain into early Wednesday.
The unsettled stretch continues through the week. Wednesday brings another 50% chance of showers, followed by a 60% chance again Wednesday night. Highs hold in the low 70s, but skies remain mostly cloudy. By Thursday and Friday, repeated 40% to 60% rain chances keep conditions damp, with showers likely again by Friday afternoon.
Plan ahead if traveling later today. Keep headlights on in rain and allow extra braking distance. Conditions may change quickly after sunset as additional showers redevelop.
Looking ahead, cooler air arrives by Saturday with highs near 59°F and lingering clouds, offering a break from steady rain but not a full return to sunshine.
Five Day Outlook for Manchester, NH
Today: Showers likely after 5 p.m., high near 77°F
Tonight: Showers likely, low around 54°F
Wednesday: Chance of showers, high near 73°F
Thursday: Chance of showers, high near 73°F
Friday: Showers likely, high near 73°F
