New Hampshire wakes up to a crisp 24-degree start, and the air still bites well into mid-morning. Wind chills hovered in the teens earlier, and frost coats windshields across Manchester. The cold matters now because melting refreeze can leave slick patches on bridges and ramps, especially along I-93 and Route 101.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, temperatures climb to 37 degrees today under mostly sunny skies, with light northwest winds around 5 to 10 mph. Tonight drops back to 21 degrees with partial clearing, setting up another cold start before a steady warm-up begins Sunday.
Expect sunshine Sunday with highs near 47. Monday turns milder, reaching 61 degrees. That’s a noticeable shift toward early April “Spring” vibes.
Road surfaces warm this afternoon but cool quickly after dark.
Drivers should watch for flash freezing where snowmelt lingers near curbs and shaded intersections. Plan extra time if traveling early Sunday.
By Tuesday, clouds thicken and rain chances increase to 50 percent, mainly affecting the morning commute. Highs reach near 60 degrees. Tuesday night holds a 40 percent rain chance with lows near 49.
Wednesday brings steadier rain, mainly after 4 p.m., with highs near 73. Rain chances rise to 80 percent, which could mean ponding on I-293 and slower evening travel. Showers may linger into Wednesday night before cooler air returns Thursday with a chance of rain or snow and highs near 47.
Five-Day Outlook for Manchester, NH:
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 47.
Monday: Partly sunny, high 61.
Tuesday: 50% chance of rain, high 60.
Wednesday: Rain likely, high 73.
Thursday: Chance of rain or snow, high 47.
