Manchester, NH – The Granite State wakes to an Arctic chill this morning, with thermometers at 0°F and the air biting enough to sting. But change is on the way — and fast. A midweek winter weather system could bring a messy snow-to-rain mix Wednesday, making for challenging travel across southern New Hampshire.
According to the National Weather Service, increasing clouds today will signal a warm-up into the mid-20s. By Wednesday morning, temperatures are forecast to climb toward 40°F as moisture moves in, bringing a 90% chance of snow changing to rain. Any snow that falls before noon could briefly coat roads and sidewalks before melting and refreezing as slush.
Commuters should expect reduced traction on highways and bridges, especially along I-93, Route 3, and secondary roads near Manchester, Concord, and Nashua. Even a light glaze can cause spinouts during early travel hours.
Rain will taper Wednesday night, giving way to drier air by Thursday. Highs will hover in the mid-30s through late week before another sharp cold push arrives over the weekend, keeping lows in the teens. Long-range models suggest another clipper system could deliver scattered flurries across northern New England between Dec. 13–17 as holiday travel begins to ramp up.
5-Day Outlook (Dec. 9–13)
- Tuesday: High 26°F, increasing clouds, calm winds.
- Wednesday: High 40°F, snow-to-rain mix; slick roads possible.
- Thursday: High 34°F, mostly sunny, breezy.
- Friday: High 30°F, sunny, cold.
- Saturday: High 38°F, mostly cloudy, seasonable chill.
