Manchester, NH – Fog drapes the Merrimack Valley this Friday morning, softening headlights and slowing early commuters. The air feels damp but still, with a hint of chill that marks late October’s shift toward the season’s first frost. By Sunday, parts of southern New Hampshire could dip into the mid-30s—just cold enough to glisten rooftops and lawns at sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray–Portland, skies will stay mostly cloudy early Friday before brightening later in the day. A few spotty showers may develop this afternoon, but rainfall totals should remain under a tenth of an inch. Highs will reach near 58°F with calm winds turning light westerly by evening.
Saturday looks brighter and cooler, with highs near 55°F and lows dropping into the mid-30s. Patchy fog could redevelop both Saturday and Sunday mornings, especially in low-lying valleys near the Merrimack and Piscataquog Rivers. Residents should plan for slower early travel and consider protecting outdoor plants from the cold.
By Sunday, expect mostly sunny skies and crisp, dry air—ideal for yard cleanup or early Halloween decorating. Temperatures will hover in the low 50s during the day but quickly fall once the sun sets, continuing the recent trend toward frosty mornings.
Looking ahead, clouds and a few showers return by Tuesday and Wednesday, but the broader pattern stays seasonable. New Englanders can expect a classic fall finish to October, with that unmistakable pre-winter edge in the air.
