New Hampshire starts the day with crunchy frost underfoot and a sharp bite in the air. Car doors feel stiff. Exhaust hangs briefly over quiet streets. Winter already feels settled, even as a short-lived warm-up approaches.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures hover near 25 degrees early around Manchester. Wind chills dip into the teens at times. Bridges, ramps, and shaded roads may stay slick this morning. Drivers should ease speeds on I-93, Route 101, and local streets.
Sunshine helps temperatures rebound into the low 40s later today. Thursday stays mostly dry and seasonable, topping out near the mid-40s. For now, conditions cooperate for errands and travel. That changes quickly as moisture arrives.
Rain develops Thursday night and becomes steadier by Friday morning. Showers continue through the afternoon, with a high near 55 degrees. Roads turn wet during peak travel hours, and visibility may dip in heavier rain. Plan extra time if heading south or toward Logan Airport.
By Friday evening, colder air pushes back in. Temperatures slide toward the lower 20s overnight. Wet pavement may refreeze, creating black ice into Saturday morning. Parking lots, overpasses, and untreated roads could become slick first.
This warm-to-cold swing is a classic early winter signal. While snow is not expected in Manchester through the weekend, models hint at a colder pattern building next week. With major snowstorms impacting the Midwest, New England often follows with increasing wintry chances.
Christmas travel plans should stay flexible. Saturday turns colder but dry. Sunday moderates slightly, though mornings remain frosty.
5-Day Manchester Weather Outlook
• Today: Partly sunny, high near 41°
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 44°
• Friday: Rain likely, high near 55°
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, colder, high near 35°
• Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 43°
