New Hampshire – Frost glitters on rooftops and windshields this morning as sharp cold tightens its grip across the state. The air bites hard, breath hangs visible, and winter conditions feel fully locked in as 2026 begins.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures struggle to climb today, with highs near 28 degrees in southern New Hampshire. Winds gust at times, pushing wind chills into the teens. Roads remain mostly dry for now, but cold pavement leaves little margin for error.
In Manchester, sunshine mixes with clouds through the day, offering little warmth. Travelers along I-93, I-293, and Route 101 should stay alert, especially during early and late-day travel when shaded areas stay icy. Dress in layers and limit time outdoors if possible.
Snow chances increase as the pattern turns more active. A slight chance of snow develops later tonight, followed by clearing skies and a dramatic temperature drop. Lows plunge near 3 degrees by early Sunday, with wind chills dipping below zero in spots. Any untreated moisture will freeze solid.
The cold eases only slightly Sunday, with highs again near 28. Monday stays frigid, topping out near 19, before another chance of snow arrives late Monday into Tuesday. Light accumulations remain possible, and additional snow chances return Tuesday night into Wednesday, with a rain-snow mix possible as temperatures moderate.
Meteorologists continue tracking the broader winter pattern across the Northeast. For now, repeated freeze-thaw cycles later in the week could increase black ice risks, especially during morning travel.
Weather Alerts may expand as snow chances sharpen into the first full workweek of 2026. Heading out today or early next week? Tell us how cold it feels where you are.
Five-Day Outlook: Manchester, NH
Today: Mostly sunny, cold, high near 28°F.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 28°F, very cold morning.
Monday: Mostly sunny, colder, high near 19°F.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 31°F, snow possible late.
Wednesday: Chance of snow then rain, high near 40°F.
