MANCHESTER, New Hampshire – A calm, chilly start greets the Queen City this Tuesday morning, but the quiet stretch won’t last long. Bright sunshine and a light breeze today will give way to thickening clouds and the first round of late-week rain that’s set to arrive Wednesday night into Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, today stays pleasant, with highs near 57°F and a gentle northeast wind. Wednesday remains partly sunny, but showers begin moving in after dark. By Thursday morning, steady rain spreads across southern New Hampshire as a coastal low lifts north, bringing a wet and breezy day.
Rainfall totals could reach up to an inch in spots, especially along I-93 and through the Merrimack Valley. Gusty winds near 20 mph may make for slower commutes and slick roads. A few embedded thunderstorms are possible Thursday night as the system pushes east.
Friday brings the turnaround just in time for Halloween plans. Morning clouds give way to sun, with highs around 61°F and drier air returning. Trick-or-treaters can expect clear skies and cool evening temperatures in the low 40s — a crisp, classic New England feel perfect for late-October festivities.
The weekend looks ideal for outdoor cleanup or early decorating, with Saturday and Sunday both sunny and mild. Models hint at cooler air spilling south next week, signaling November’s first brush with a chillier pattern — the season’s early hint of winter settling in.
Five-Day Outlook for Manchester, NH:
Tue: 57/37 – Sunny, calm breeze.
Wed: 53/40 – Partly sunny; late showers.
Thu: 57/49 – Rain, breezy.
Fri: 61/42 – Clearing; cool Halloween night.
Sat: 54/35 – Mostly sunny, mild.
