Manchester, NH – A brittle, mid-November chill grips southern New Hampshire as a pale gray dawn settles over frost-tipped roofs and still fields. The crisp air cuts sharply, and every step on frozen grass crackles—an early taste of the deeper cold that hints at winter’s return. With Thanksgiving travel accelerating across the region, residents should expect slower starts, cold-soaked steering wheels, and brief patches of icy residue on shaded roads.
According to the National Weather Service Gray/Portland office, today begins with temperatures stuck in the lower 20s across Hillsborough County. Sunshine helps, but winds stay light and the air remains sharply cold until afternoon. The agency expects mostly clear skies and a calmer flow tonight, allowing temperatures to dip back near the mid-20s. Travelers heading toward I-93, Route 101, and feeder roads around the Queen City should plan for slick early stretches and reduced tire traction on untreated surfaces.
According to meteorologists, a milder push arrives Saturday, lifting highs into the upper 40s before a cooler breeze returns Sunday. While southern New Hampshire sees no snow chance this weekend, the broader national setup shows a classic “Winter Tease.” Models hint at a growing cold pool over the central U.S., expanding toward New England next week. Several northern states could face heavy snow—roughly 3 to 15 inches—between November 25 and December 3, a potential hurdle for long-distance Thanksgiving travel.
According to national outlooks, Manchester stays mostly dry through Monday before scattered showers form Tuesday and Wednesday as the cooler trend intensifies. For now, residents get a bright but biting stretch ideal for leaf cleanup, early decorating, and preparing vehicles for colder commutes before holiday traffic peaks.
Five-Day Forecast for Manchester, NH:
Fri: 48/33 – Mostly sunny; cold start; slick early travel.
Sat: 46/24 – Mostly sunny; breezy north wind.
Sun: 42/29 – Partly sunny; seasonably cool.
Mon: 47/27 – Mostly sunny; calm travel.
Tue: 48/33 – Scattered showers after 5 p.m.; cooler pattern building.
