New Hampshire – Cold air bites hard this morning across southern New Hampshire, with temperatures near single digits and wind chills dipping well below zero in exposed areas. Sidewalks crunch underfoot, and car doors feel stiff as the region settles into one of the colder stretches of January.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, hazardous weather remains limited early, but the pattern turns more active through the next several days. A few heavy snow showers or snow squalls are possible late Thursday into Thursday afternoon, followed by a surge of the coldest air of the season heading into the weekend.
In Manchester, clouds increase today with highs near 28 degrees. Winds stay light, but the cold lingers. A chance for snow develops late tonight, mainly before dawn, though accumulations should remain light. Even so, brief bursts of snow could reduce visibility quickly on Route 3, I-293, and local connectors.
Thursday turns brighter and milder, with highs near 40. That break does not last long. Temperatures fall sharply Friday, and by Friday night, lows drop below zero. Wind chills plunge further, making exposed skin vulnerable in minutes. Residents should limit time outside and ensure pets and pipes are protected.
Saturday stays cold, with highs near 9 degrees. Another chance for snow showers arrives Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. While totals remain uncertain, any snow combined with extreme cold raises the risk of flash freezing after sunset, especially on untreated roads.
Looking ahead, the 6–10 day outlook favors continued below-normal temperatures across New England, with periodic chances for snow as storm systems track nearby.
Five-Day Outlook for Manchester, NH
- Today: Increasing clouds, high near 28°F
- Tonight: Chance of snow early, low near 20°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 40°F
- Friday: Partly sunny, high near 27°F
- Saturday: Cold, sunny, high near 9°F
