Manchester, NH – Heavy rain and patchy fog will roll into southern New Hampshire tonight, with a chance of snow developing before dawn on Wednesday. Residents in Manchester should prepare for difficult travel conditions late Tuesday and early Wednesday, especially along I-293 and nearby roadways.
According to the National Weather Service, rain begins after 8 p.m. Monday, with an 80% chance of showers overnight. Patchy fog is expected from 9 p.m. through 11 p.m., and winds could gust up to 20 mph. By early Wednesday, temperatures will drop into the low 30s, creating the potential for a rain-snow mix before 1 a.m. A 70% chance of precipitation remains overnight, raising visibility and safety concerns for morning commuters.
Tuesday starts with a 30% chance of showers, mainly before 7 a.m., followed by clearing skies and a high near 48°F. Tuesday night brings partly cloudy conditions and a low of 25°F, setting up a colder transition into midweek.
Five-Day Outlook for Manchester, NH:
- Wednesday: Partly sunny with a high near 46°F. Rain and snow possible before 1 a.m.
- Thursday: Rain likely before 2 p.m., then isolated showers; high near 64°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64°F and a 30% chance of showers before 8 a.m.
- Saturday: Cloudy with scattered showers, highs in the low 50s.
- Sunday: Rain returns; mostly cloudy with a high near 47°F.