Manchester, NH – A thin blanket of fog drapes across the Merrimack Valley this early Sunday, dimming headlights and softening the orange hues of sunrise. The air feels calm and cool — typical of late October in southern New Hampshire — but subtle changes are already in motion.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray/Portland, today will stay mostly sunny after the fog lifts, with highs near 53°F and light northwest winds. Monday brings a touch more warmth and increasing clouds, signaling the next pattern shift. Highs will reach the mid-50s before skies turn partly cloudy Monday night.
Tuesday and Wednesday continue mostly dry, with highs holding in the lower 50s and crisp, calm mornings — perfect for last-minute Halloween decorating or leaf cleanup. But by Thursday, a weak front approaches, bringing a 40–60% chance of scattered rain and cooler breezes into Friday.
The showers should clear just in time for the Halloween weekend. Friday night looks partly cloudy and seasonably cool, with Saturday trending sunny and mild again. Trick-or-treaters can expect comfortable conditions, though damp spots from Thursday’s rain may linger on lawns and sidewalks.
After all, late October is living up to its rhythm — calm, crisp, and quietly shifting toward something colder. A chilly November lies ahead.
