CONCORD, New Hampshire – The Granite State’s unseasonably mild start to November is about to end as a colder, more active pattern sets up from November 9 through 15. Forecasters are signaling the first real signs of winter — including the potential for accumulating snow in the northern and central parts of the state.
According to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center, New Hampshire will likely fall into the near-normal precipitation zone, but subtle moisture increases along the coast and mountains could be enough to spark mixed precipitation or early-season snow events. At the same time, colder air arriving from Quebec and northern Maine will deepen across the region, especially after midweek.
The National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, reports that a passing cold front early next week may bring rain that changes to snow in higher elevations and the Monadnock Region. Gusty northwest winds behind the front will usher in noticeably colder air, dropping nighttime lows below freezing across much of the state by mid-month.
Drivers along I-93, the Kancamagus Highway, and Route 4 should be alert for slick conditions, especially in the early morning. Officials urge residents to winterize homes, wrap exposed pipes, and check heating systems now. Outdoor power lines and rural roads could see the first test of the season if heavy, wet snow develops in the mountains.
With Thanksgiving approaching, early preparation could make the difference between a cozy weekend indoors and power or travel troubles once the first widespread snow arrives.
