Manchester, N.H. – New Hampshire drivers should prepare for a damp and slow commute as rain and dense fog linger through Friday. Reduced visibility on I-93 and Route 101 could create dangerous travel conditions, especially for early-morning commuters in Manchester and surrounding towns.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, showers will build through Wednesday and Thursday with patchy fog reducing visibility to under a quarter mile at times. Rain chances rise sharply Thursday night into Friday morning, with up to a quarter inch of rainfall possible before skies clear by Friday afternoon.
Manchester will see highs in the low 70s Thursday before climbing to near 79 on Friday once the clouds lift. Cooler evenings in the upper 50s mean early fall has firmly settled in, but no frost threats are expected yet. Still, residents are urged to slow down on slick roads, keep headlights on in fog, and allow extra time when driving.
Across southern New Hampshire, school buses and morning commuters may face delays Thursday and Friday due to reduced visibility and wet pavement. East winds under 10 mph will keep conditions damp and chilly until late Friday.
By the weekend, skies brighten. Saturday looks dry and sunny with highs near 78, offering a calmer start to the final weekend of September. More fall-like air settles in by early next week, with highs trending back into the mid-70s.
Residents should stay alert for possible additional advisories if fog and rainfall intensify before Friday.
Five-Day Forecast for Manchester, N.H.
- Friday: Morning showers, clearing by afternoon. High near 79.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 78.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 79.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 74. Low around 53.
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy, high near 74.
