New Hampshire – Light snow coats windshields, headlights glow through mist, and roads dull quickly under fresh accumulation across southern New Hampshire. Snowflakes fall steadily this morning, and every untreated surface turns slick as temperatures struggle to rise.
According to the National Weather Service office in Gray, Maine, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through 6 p.m. for central and southern New Hampshire, including Manchester. Snow totals range from 2 to 6 inches, with the steadiest snowfall expected through the afternoon. A Cold Weather Advisory follows this evening through Sunday morning, with wind chills plunging as low as 24 degrees below zero.
In Manchester, snow continues through midday before tapering late. Visibility drops at times, especially during heavier bursts. Routes like I-93, Route 101, and city arterials become slippery quickly, even with treatment. Drivers should slow down, allow extra distance, and expect changing conditions block by block.
As snow winds down, the bigger concern arrives fast. Clearing skies and strengthening northwest winds allow temperatures to fall sharply. By tonight, lows drop near zero, and exposed skin risks frostbite in under 30 minutes. This is prime flash-freeze territory. Melted snow refreezes, leaving sidewalks, parking lots, and secondary roads icy by evening.
Sunday brings bright sun but little warmth. Highs hover in the mid-teens, with lingering wind chills near zero. Conditions improve early next week. Monday stays cold but calmer, with highs near the mid-20s. By Tuesday and Wednesday, temperatures rebound into the 30s, and another chance of light snow appears midweek.
Beyond that, signals point toward a gradual February thaw later next week. For now, finish travel before evening if possible, bundle up, and check on neighbors sensitive to extreme cold. Seeing heavy snow where you are? Share what conditions look like in your area.
Five-Day Outlook for Manchester, NH
- Today: Snow, 2–6 inches; high near 24°F
- Tonight: Mostly cloudy, bitter cold; low near 0°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and cold; high near 16°F
- Monday: Sunny; high near 26°F
- Tuesday: Partly sunny; high near 32°F
