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New Hampshire Weather Alert: 90% Rain, Snow Tonight Nov 12-16
Manchester, NH – Wet pavement could turn slushy across parts of southern New Hampshire as a strengthening coastal storm brings rain, wet snow and temperatures falling toward freezing.
By Lena Wood · 2026-11-12T09:14:33.510Z
Manchester, NH – Wet pavement could turn slushy across parts of southern New Hampshire as a strengthening coastal storm brings rain, wet snow and temperatures falling toward freezing.
Manchester faces a 90% precipitation chance Thursday, with rain potentially mixing with snow before Friday morning. Temperatures then plunge into the upper 20s this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, rain will become increasingly widespread Thursday, with temperatures reaching 47 degrees before falling toward 30 Thursday night.
The developing storm could create changing travel conditions across Hillsborough County and the greater Manchester area.
Thursday Friday: Rain Changes to Snow Thursday's rain is expected mainly after 8 a.m., with northeast winds increasing to 5 to 10 mph during the afternoon.
Rainfall amounts between one tenth and one quarter inch are possible.
The bigger weather change develops Thursday evening.
Rain could mix with snow before 4 a.m. Friday, with precipitation chances remaining near 90%.
By Friday morning, temperatures near 30 degrees could support wet snow, especially during colder periods.
The National Weather Service expects rain and snow before 2 p.m. Friday, followed by a chance of rain through 5 p.m.
Friday's precipitation chance reaches 70%, with temperatures climbing toward 43 degrees.
New snow accumulation of less than one half inch is possible in Manchester.
Drivers using Interstate 93, Interstate 293 and Route 101 should watch for slushy patches, changing visibility and slick bridges.
Saturday Sunday: Temperatures Fall Into the 20s The storm moves away heading into Saturday, bringing mostly cloudy skies and a high near 46 degrees.
However, colder conditions return Saturday night as temperatures fall toward 27 degrees.
Sunday offers mostly sunny skies and a high near 48 degrees before temperatures drop to approximately 29 Sunday night.
These colder mornings could create localized icy patches wherever moisture remains on untreated surfaces.
Drivers should pay particular attention to bridges, elevated ramps and shaded roadways.
Winter Weather Expands Across the Northeast The NOAA Weather Prediction Center expects a strengthening coastal storm to bring soaking rain and accumulating snow to higher elevations of New York and northern New England.
Colder air wrapping around the system could also produce a wintry mix in lower elevations.
Manchester's forecast supports a rain to snow transition, but significant snowfall is not currently indicated for the city.
Residents traveling north toward higher terrain should monitor updated snowfall projections before departing.
Manchester Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 12 16 Thursday, Nov. 12: Rain, high 47°F. Precipitation chance 90%. Low 30°F, with rain mixing with snow. Friday, Nov. 13: Rain and snow likely before afternoon. High 43°F. Precipitation chance 70%. Low 28°F. Saturday, Nov. 14: Mostly cloudy, high 46°F. Low 27°F. Sunday, Nov. 15: Mostly sunny, high 48°F. Low 29°F. Monday, Nov. 16: Sunny, high 49°F. Low 26°F. Extended outlook: Tuesday brings sunshine and a high near 53 degrees, followed by a low around 27. Wednesday could reach 58 degrees.
As Thanksgiving approaches, residents should prepare for additional cold weather changes, although specific snowfall amounts beyond this forecast remain uncertain.
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