New Hampshire – A biting November chill greets the Queen City this morning as pale sunlight pushes across frosted rooftops and crisp air settles over the Merrimack Valley.
The quiet streets feel still, almost suspended, as travelers begin an important pre-Thanksgiving push on I-93, Route 3, and local feeders. Residents should warm vehicles early, protect sensitive plants, and plan for heavier traffic across popular retail corridors.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, temperatures stay cold today but climb slightly this afternoon under steady sunshine. Winds remain light, keeping the day pleasant but undeniably brisk. The cold pattern continues through Friday as a broad ridge holds over New England, preventing storms yet reinforcing a classic late-November feel.
According to New Hampshire DOT, travel conditions look smooth through much of the region, though morning frost may linger in shaded pockets near Hooksett, Bedford, and Goffstown. Drivers should watch for slick bridges during early commutes as subfreezing lows persist. While no snow is expected through Friday, models show an early sign of change by Monday, with a weak disturbance possibly sparking scattered showers. A marginal snow chance stays confined to northern peaks, but the signal marks a subtle Winter Tease ahead of Thanksgiving week.
To be fair, the pattern favors dry, sunny stretches for weekend cleaning, decorating, or short road trips. Cold mornings continue, and travelers heading into Maine or northern New Hampshire should keep winter layers handy as sharper temperature swings appear. After all, the northern tier has already seen its first flakes, and November tends to flip fast.
Thanksgiving travel ramps up nationwide next weekend, and Manchester enters that window with chilly yet cooperative weather—ideal for planning but worth monitoring for next week’s potential patterns.
Five-Day Forecast for Manchester, NH:
Sat: 46/25 – Mostly sunny; cold morning start.
Sun: 50/30 – Mostly sunny; breezy at times.
Mon: 50/31 – Partly sunny; scattered showers possible late.
Tue: 47/28 – Mostly sunny; crisp and cool.
Wed: 45/28 – Dry and calm; strong Thanksgiving travel window.
