Manchester, N.H. – Skies over New Hampshire could light up with the Northern Lights late Monday into early Tuesday as meteorological fall begins. Residents should plan to step outside tonight for a rare chance to see auroras, but be cautious of patchy fog developing overnight. Drivers along I-93 and Route 101 may encounter reduced visibility before sunrise Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service, clear conditions and calm winds will dominate through Tuesday, giving New Hampshire a front-row seat if the skies stay cloud-free. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center warns a powerful solar storm may spark auroras as far south as Virginia and Kentucky, with New England standing in a strong visibility zone.
Tuesday brings calm weather with highs near 80 degrees and light winds, making it a pleasant start to September. Fog could return briefly in the early hours, but skies will clear quickly. By midweek, sun remains steady with highs in the lower 80s, giving residents several days of warm, dry conditions.
Late week changes arrive Thursday night into Friday, with a 30 to 50 percent chance of showers and possible thunderstorms. Cooler air will follow, dropping highs into the mid-70s by Sunday.
Residents should take advantage of tonight’s aurora viewing opportunity and prepare for shifting conditions later this week. Skies remain favorable for outdoor activity until showers arrive late Thursday.
Five-Day Forecast for Manchester, NH
- Tuesday: Patchy fog early, then sunny, high near 80.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 82.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 82. Evening showers possible.
- Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 77.
- Saturday: Scattered showers, high near 81.
