New Hampshire – Snow lashes across Manchester in thick, wind-driven sheets this morning, reducing visibility below a quarter mile at times. Plows rumble down I-93 and Route 3, but fresh bands quickly cover treated pavement. Gusts near 50 mph whip powder into blinding bursts, and travel is rapidly deteriorating.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, a Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 10 p.m. today for eastern Hillsborough and Rockingham counties, including Manchester, Nashua, and Portsmouth. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches are expected. Wind gusts up to 50 mph will create whiteout conditions and significant drifting.
Road crews are working nonstop, yet snowfall rates and blowing snow continue to overwhelm secondary roads. Officials urge residents to delay all non-essential travel. If you must drive, carry a winter survival kit and check newengland511.org for live road updates. The combination of heavy, wet snow and strong winds could bring scattered power outages as tree limbs snap.
Snow intensity eases later tonight, and Tuesday turns mostly sunny with a high near 29 degrees. Tuesday night drops sharply to around 6 degrees, setting the stage for icy patches and potential flash freezing where melting occurs. Wednesday brings another round of snow, with highs near 36 and a 90 percent chance of precipitation.
By Thursday and Friday, sunshine returns with highs climbing into the upper 30s and near 40. Early signals in the 6- to 10-day outlook show a gradual warming trend into early March, hinting at milder air ahead.
Five Day Outlook for Manchester, NH
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 29°F.
Wednesday: Snow likely, high 36°F.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 38°F.
Friday: Partly sunny, high 40°F.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 40°F.
