Manchester, NH – Motorists traveling along Interstate 93 may encounter sudden snow bursts and rapidly shifting road conditions from Saturday, December 7, through Friday, December 13, according to early guidance from the National Weather Service (NWS). Multiple fast-moving disturbances could interrupt holiday travel along one of New England’s busiest north–south corridors.
According to the NWS, several quick systems tied to the developing Alberta Clipper pattern may move across central and southern New Hampshire and northeastern Massachusetts next week. These disturbances tend to form quickly and can produce abrupt visibility drops, slick pavement, and short-lived but disruptive snow bursts.
Potential impacts may occur along the I-93 corridor between Boston, Woburn, Lawrence, Manchester, Concord, Tilton, Plymouth, and into the Franconia Notch region, where shifts in elevation and temperature often amplify winter road hazards. Even brief bursts may cause sudden slowdowns during peak morning and evening travel periods.
Forecasters emphasize that accumulation amounts are not the main issue. Instead, drivers should be prepared for rapid-onset travel disruptions, especially in areas exposed to elevation changes or where traffic volumes are heavy, such as the Boston metro and Manchester–Concord stretch.
With holiday travel ramping up, the NWS encourages motorists to check updated forecasts and allow extra time along I-93 throughout the December 7–13 window, warning that additional disturbances may develop with limited notice.
