MANCHESTER, N.H. – A still, icy calm hangs over the Merrimack Valley this morning, frost coating car windshields and thin curls of breath visible in the air. New Hampshire’s November chill is deepening, and by late week, early signs of winter could arrive as clouds build and temperatures dip closer to freezing.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, highs will climb to around 47°F Thursday with increasing clouds and a light southwest breeze. Gusts may reach 20 mph by afternoon before fading under partly cloudy skies Thursday night. Residents should prepare for a stretch of colder, unsettled weather heading into the weekend, including a possible wintry mix late Saturday into early Sunday.
Friday brings a brief break — mostly sunny, high near 44°F — before the next system pushes across the region. Forecasters expect light snow showers to begin late Saturday night, with a better chance of accumulation north and west of Manchester. Along I-93 and Route 101, drivers could see slick spots early Sunday as temperatures hover near 30°F before a transition to rain.
Rain may linger through midday Sunday, keeping roads wet and visibility low. The system exits by evening, leaving behind brisk northwest winds and a return to colder air early next week.
The rare G4 solar storm that painted northern skies Tuesday night continues to fade but may still cause minor GPS disruptions today. For now, the Granite State stands at the edge of a seasonal shift — from fall’s last leaves to the first flakes of November’s early winter tease.
Five-Day Forecast for Manchester, NH:
Thu: 47/29 – Increasing clouds; gusts up to 20 mph.
Fri: 44/25 – Mostly sunny, crisp and cool.
Sat: 43/28 – Sunny early; clouds build, snow chance late.
Sun: 48/30 – Early snow/rain mix; wet roads, breezy.
Mon: 42/27 – Mostly sunny; colder air settles in.
