Manchester, New Hampshire – Winter is showing no signs of easing across New Hampshire as lingering cold temperatures keep the potential for additional snowstorms high through mid-February, just weeks after a sprawling system delivered some of the heaviest snow of the season across the region.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, much of New Hampshire is expected to remain below normal for temperatures during the Feb. 7–20 period. With cold air firmly in place, any storm system moving into the region would likely bring snow, and long-range precipitation outlooks suggest an active pattern capable of producing heavy accumulations.
The renewed concern follows Winter Storm Fern, which carved a path from Texas to Maine and affected more than two dozen states. The storm dropped nearly two feet of snow in parts of New York and New England, with widespread reports of over a foot from Texas through the Mid-Atlantic. In New Hampshire, Fern led to hazardous travel on Interstates 93 and 95, widespread school disruptions, and difficult conditions across the White Mountains and Lakes Region.
If similarly strong systems develop, communities from Manchester and Nashua to Concord, the Seacoast, and northern counties could face renewed impacts. New Hampshire Department of Transportation officials warn that repeated snow events can quickly deteriorate road conditions, particularly during overnight hours when temperatures plunge and snow compacts into ice.
Residents are encouraged to prepare now by reviewing winter safety plans, ensuring vehicles are equipped for snow-covered roads, and keeping emergency supplies on hand. While specific storm timing remains uncertain, forecasters stress that the overall pattern favors continued winter weather threats. Additional advisories and alerts may be issued as confidence increases, with cold and snow remaining a persistent concern across New Hampshire through mid-February.
