Manchester, NH – Rain slicks the streets of southern New Hampshire this morning as gray skies and a cool breeze usher in late-October’s last system. The air feels raw and damp, with winds tugging at trees and light fog hugging the valleys. Drivers heading along I-93 or Route 101 should plan for slower travel, especially through midday when showers peak.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, periods of rain will continue through the day, with gusts up to 25 mph and highs near 57°F. By Friday afternoon, skies will gradually clear as drier air filters in from the west. Highs will hover near 59°F before falling sharply into the low 40s Friday night.
The Halloween weekend brings a return to sunshine, but also that unmistakable bite of early November air. Saturday and Sunday stay mostly sunny, with daytime highs in the low 50s and nighttime lows dipping close to freezing. Some frost may form across sheltered valleys—an early nudge toward the winter ahead.
Looking forward, meteorologists are tracking a growing chance for New Hampshire’s first measurable snow by mid-November, particularly across the White Mountains and northern counties. Forecast models between November 8–21 show colder air spilling east, possibly producing light accumulations or mix events before Thanksgiving.
For now, enjoy the calm stretch this weekend—but keep that snow shovel within reach. Winter’s first knock may not be far behind.
