Concord, New Hampshire – A potentially disruptive winter storm could impact New Hampshire from Wednesday, Jan. 14, through Friday, Jan. 17, with growing concern for accumulating snow and hazardous travel conditions across much of the state.
According to the National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center, New Hampshire is currently within a 20 to 40 percent probability range for impactful winter weather as a strengthening upper-level system moves from the Lower Great Lakes into the Northeast. Snow is expected to spread into the region late Wednesday and persist at times through the latter half of the week as colder air funnels south.
The greatest travel impacts are possible along Interstate 93 from Manchester to Concord, I-91 in western New Hampshire, and Route 16 through the Lakes Region and North Country. Periods of steady snow could lead to snow-covered roads, reduced visibility, and difficult driving conditions, especially during overnight and early morning hours. Higher elevations may see enhanced snowfall rates due to terrain effects.
While the exact placement of heavier snow bands remains uncertain, forecasters caution that small shifts in the storm track could significantly change snowfall totals over short distances. Gusty winds may also develop at times, leading to areas of blowing snow and additional visibility concerns on exposed roadways.
Residents are encouraged to prepare now by checking winter travel kits, monitoring road conditions through NHDOT, and allowing extra time for travel later this week. Those with plans along major highways or mountain routes should be prepared for delays.
Confidence in impacts is expected to increase as the storm approaches. Winter weather advisories or warnings may be issued as details on timing and snow intensity become clearer.
