New Hampshire starts the new year under a muted winter sky, with light flakes drifting at times and cold air locking in early. Side streets crunch under tires, and untreated pavement feels slick in spots, a subtle signal that winter is gearing up for more.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures this morning sit in the low 20s around Manchester with calm winds and cloudy skies. A 30 percent chance of snow lingers early, followed by another round developing by Monday afternoon. While accumulations remain light at first, visibility may drop quickly during bursts.
Across southern New Hampshire and into southwest Maine, travel impacts increase as the week unfolds. Routes like I-93, I-293, and nearby connectors could see slippery conditions during the Monday evening commute. Drivers should slow down and plan extra time, especially on bridges and hills.
Snow chances continue into Tuesday night as temperatures hover near freezing. That sets the stage for a messy transition. Latest models show snow mixing with sleet and freezing rain by Wednesday morning before changing to plain rain later. Even minor icing could make the Wednesday commute slick and unpredictable. Conditions may deteriorate quickly after sunrise.
To be fair, not every hour brings snow. Breaks between systems arrive Tuesday afternoon, though cold ground keeps refreeze concerns alive after dark. Flash freezing remains a risk wherever daytime melting occurs.
Meteorologists are also watching longer-range trends. Heavy snow is expected to return across the Great Lakes between January 17 and January 30. Meanwhile, New England stays active with mixed winter precipitation during the first full week of 2026.
Winter weather is clearly taking control. Keep traction kits ready, charge devices, and monitor updates closely. Seeing slick roads where you live? Let us know what conditions look like.
Five-Day Outlook for Manchester, NH
• Today: Chance of light snow, high near 28
• Monday: Snow likely late, high near 22
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 31
• Wednesday: Snow, sleet, then rain, high near 39
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 40
