MANCHESTER, NH – A hard chill grips southern New Hampshire before dawn, with lawns glittering under a thin coat of frost and car windshields crusted in ice. Air near 27°F feels every bit like early winter, though a dramatic turn toward mild, wet weather is on the way this weekend. Residents will move from scraping frost to dodging raindrops in less than 48 hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, calm conditions today will give way to increasing clouds late Friday as temperatures rebound into the 50s. A stronger push of southerly air Saturday will lift highs to near 60°F before a soaking rain arrives Sunday. The steadiest rainfall is expected Sunday afternoon through Monday, with totals around a half inch possible and gusts near 25 mph. Drivers on I-93 and Route 3 should prepare for slick stretches and reduced visibility, especially during late-weekend travel.
While the weekend warms, it’s just a brief reprieve. Colder, drier air slides back into the Granite State by Monday night, setting the stage for a clear and brisk Veterans Day. Forecasters say another surge of Arctic air may spill east by mid-November, possibly producing the first measurable snow north of Concord before Thanksgiving.
For now, it’s a tale of two Novembers: crisp and quiet mornings giving way to gray skies, wet roads, and a chill waiting just beyond the rain. Homeowners should take advantage of today’s sunshine for final yard cleanup or early holiday prep before soggy conditions arrive.
Five-Day Forecast for Manchester, NH:
Fri: 53/43 – Partly sunny; breezy late with increasing clouds.
Sat: 61/33 – Mostly sunny; mild and pleasant for late fall.
Sun: 54/45 – Rain developing; breezy at times.
Mon: 54/28 – Rain early, then cooler; turning partly cloudy.
Tue: 48/30 – Mostly sunny; crisp and dry for Veterans Day.
