Concord, NH – Drivers across central and southern New Hampshire could face near-zero visibility and snow-packed highways by the evening commute as up to 12 inches of snow piles up before 10 p.m. Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 10 p.m. for much of central and southern New Hampshire, including Merrimack, Belknap, Strafford, Carroll, Cheshire, and Hillsborough counties, as well as Interior York County in Maine. Snow totals between 6 and 12 inches are expected in New Hampshire, while 4 to 8 inches are forecast across central interior Maine, including Kennebec, Androscoggin, Waldo, and Cumberland counties. Wind gusts could reach 35 mph.
In Concord, Manchester, and along I-93 and I-89, snowfall rates may intensify this afternoon, covering treated pavement and reducing visibility. Open stretches near Loudon, Canterbury, and Hooksett could see blowing and drifting snow as winds increase.
Across Augusta, Lewiston, Auburn, and Waterville, moderate snow will create plowable accumulation through late afternoon. Gusty winds may snap small tree limbs, though widespread power outages are not expected.
Travel on I-95 near Dover and Route 16 near Rochester may become hazardous as drifting snow crosses roadways.
Officials urge residents to delay non-essential travel and check newengland511.org for real-time road conditions. The warning continues until 10 p.m., with the most significant impacts expected during the evening commute.
