Manchester, N.H. – Drivers in southern New Hampshire should prepare for patchy fog and scattered showers today and Sunday, especially along I-93 near Manchester and Hooksett, before sunnier conditions take hold Monday. Visibility may be limited through early morning hours, urging caution for weekend travel across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, fog could reduce visibility between 8 and 9 a.m. Saturday, with additional fog expected Sunday morning. Light showers are possible late Saturday night into Sunday, though rainfall chances remain near 20%. Temperatures will rise into the upper 70s and low 80s during the day, making it feel more like summer than fall.
Sunday brings a repeat of early fog and clouds, but skies should clear by afternoon, leaving Manchester and surrounding towns warm and sunny. By Monday, high pressure builds in with temperatures near 80 degrees and calm winds. Conditions will turn more seasonable as October begins midweek, with cooler nights dipping into the 40s.
Travelers should allow extra time during early mornings this weekend, especially on major routes like I-293 and Route 101. Keep headlights on in fog, and avoid distractions while driving in reduced visibility.
Looking ahead, sunny skies dominate much of next week, offering a pleasant start to October. Residents should plan outdoor activities for early to midweek before temperatures dip slightly by Friday.
Five Day Forecast for Manchester, NH
- Saturday: High near 78, patchy fog early, increasing clouds.
- Sunday: High near 83, patchy morning fog, turning sunny.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 80.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 77, low near 47.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 65, low near 40.
