PORTLAND, MAINE — The dawn sky flickers with streaks of lavender and silver, trees still bending from the tail end of powerful winds that rattled windows overnight. The early November breeze has begun to settle, bringing a calmer but noticeably cooler morning across southern Maine and southern New Hampshire. The Wind Advisory expires by 9 a.m., yet the lingering chill and gusts remind residents that late fall’s shift has arrived for good.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, northwest winds of 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph will gradually ease through midmorning. By late afternoon, calmer air and brighter skies will return, giving residents a short break before a more unsettled stretch begins. Temperatures will stay in the upper 40s today before rising into the low 50s Friday.
Friday evening marks the next change — clouds thicken as a rain system pushes in from the west, bringing steady showers through Saturday morning. A few moderate downpours may develop along I-93 and I-95, potentially affecting early weekend travel and high school playoff games. Rain tapers Saturday afternoon with partial clearing and highs in the lower 60s.
Behind the rain, another round of cold Canadian air sweeps in Sunday, sending lows into the upper 20s and low 30s by Monday. Forecasters warn this could bring the first widespread frost and freeze of the season across inland valleys and higher terrain — a clear sign that winter’s edge is closing in just ahead of Veterans Day.
Residents should secure outdoor items loosened by winds, clean gutters before the next round of rain, and prepare for a crisp, frosty start next week.
Five-Day Outlook for Manchester, NH:
Thu: 48/26 – Mostly sunny, breezy early.
Fri: 52/43 – Partly sunny; rain late.
Sat: 61/37 – Morning rain, turning cooler.
Sun: 54/35 – Clearing, crisp breeze.
Mon: 48/27 – Mostly sunny; frost likely early.
