Manchester, New Hampshire – New Hampshire is facing a potential risk of another winter storm this weekend, as forecasters monitor a developing system that could bring moderate winter storm impacts to parts of New England, according to the NOAA Weather Prediction Center.
The outlook highlights a 7 p.m. Friday through 7 p.m. Monday timeframe, during which a strengthening storm system could produce accumulating snow and dangerous travel conditions, particularly along the Interstate 93 corridor, including Manchester, Concord, and southern New Hampshire.
As of Monday evening, New Hampshire is included in a 20% probability area for at least moderate winter storm impacts. Forecasters emphasize that this represents potential, not certainty, with important details still evolving.
What forecasters know:
- Very cold air will remain locked in across New England, meaning any precipitation will fall as snow.
- A high-altitude disturbance is expected to dive out of Canada late Thursday, then intensify as it moves east by Saturday.
- This disturbance may help generate a surface low-pressure system, capable of spreading widespread precipitation across the Northeast.
- If the storm track aligns, snowfall could impact much of New Hampshire, including both lowlands and higher terrain.
What remains uncertain:
- The exact storm track, which will determine where the heaviest snow falls
- How quickly the system strengthens or weakens
- Whether the greatest impacts stay west, along the coast, or directly over New Hampshire
Given persistently cold temperatures, even lighter snowfall could result in slick roads, reduced visibility, and prolonged icy conditions, especially on I-93, I-95, Route 101, and Route 16.
Residents are encouraged to stay updated on forecasts, particularly those planning weekend travel, as confidence in storm details is expected to improve later this week.
