Manchester, New Hampshire – Valentine’s Day weekend travel across New Hampshire is shaping up to be quieter than usual for mid-February, with a near-normal weather pattern limiting the risk of disruptive snow or ice from Saturday through midweek. No major winter systems are expected to impact highways, airports, or power infrastructure during the February 14–18 period.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, New Hampshire sits in a near-normal temperature and precipitation zone for the six- to 10-day window. This setup favors typical February cold without extreme Arctic surges, while precipitation probabilities remain balanced, pointing to lighter and more scattered rain or snow events rather than widespread storms.
Southern New Hampshire, including Manchester, Nashua, and Salem, can expect seasonable daytime highs with overnight lows cold enough for occasional light snow or mixed precipitation. Any slick travel issues would most likely develop during early morning hours on untreated roads, especially bridges and secondary routes.
Central parts of the state, including Concord, Laconia, and Plymouth, may see brief snow showers at times, but signals do not support prolonged snowfall or significant accumulation. Farther north, especially in the White Mountains, light snow is possible, though impacts appear limited and consistent with normal winter operations.
Air travel through Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is expected to see minimal weather-related delays, and utility providers report no elevated concerns for ice loading or wind-driven outages during this stretch.
This near-normal pattern is expected to hold into midweek, though February conditions can change quickly. Residents should continue monitoring updated advisories, particularly overnight and early morning, as additional alerts could be issued if weather patterns shift.
