MANCHESTER, N.H. – A damp and unsettled stretch is building across southern New Hampshire as the region eyes a soggy setup heading into Halloween. The sky stays gray today, but steady rain moves in Thursday and could linger into Friday morning — just enough to make costumes and candy runs a bit tricky by nightfall.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, light showers will develop Thursday afternoon, increasing toward evening with a few brief downpours possible along I-93 and Route 101. Rain continues through early Friday before tapering off midday. While flooding concerns are low, wet leaves and cooler pavement could make for slick driving and slower commutes during peak hours.
By Friday afternoon, skies begin to dry, setting up a mild but breezy evening for trick-or-treating. Temperatures will hold near the low 60s before slipping back into the 40s overnight. Families should pack light jackets and watch for damp sidewalks, especially around curbs and driveways still slick from earlier rain.
The first weekend of November looks far more inviting, with abundant sunshine and highs in the mid-50s Saturday and Sunday. The air will feel crisp, hinting at the next seasonal turn as nights dip toward freezing once again.
After all, fall’s grip is tightening, and that early November chill — maybe even a hint of winter — isn’t far behind.
Five-Day Forecast for Manchester, NH:
Wed: 54/37 – Partly sunny; cool, calm north breeze.
Thu: 57/48 – Cloudy; showers late, steady rain overnight.
Fri: 62/41 – Morning rain, breezy; clearing by evening.
Sat: 54/33 – Mostly sunny, cool; crisp fall air returns.
Sun: 52/31 – Bright skies; chilly November pattern ahead.
