Manchester, NH – With Black Friday approaching and colder air sliding into the region, New Hampshire officials are urging Manchester-area homeowners to finish winter preparations before another round of freezing nighttime temperatures arrives this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the state is expected to experience more erratic temperature swings under this year’s La Niña pattern. These shifts—especially the jump from mild afternoons to sudden overnight freezes—can increase the risk of burst pipes, roof ice, and heating emergencies across Hillsborough County. Manchester, Nashua, and Concord are all expected to see lows in the 20s late Friday into early Saturday.
Home maintenance experts recommend starting with the most urgent winterization tasks. That includes insulating exposed pipes, particularly in older basements and garages common throughout the Manchester metro area. Clearing gutters and downspouts is also essential to help prevent ice dams as temperatures rise and fall through the holiday weekend.
Energy specialists advise residents to seal drafty windows and doors, verify attic insulation levels, and schedule furnace checks before the next prolonged cold stretch. Fire officials urge homeowners to test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, noting that heating-related emergencies rise sharply between Thanksgiving and early December.
Emergency managers also recommend checking on elderly neighbors or family members who may need help preparing their homes ahead of the incoming cold. With many residents traveling for the holiday period, officials say early preparation can help prevent avoidable winter hazards.
