Manchester, NH – Strong gusts whistled through southern New Hampshire and southern Maine before dawn, rattling loose branches and scattering leaves across yards and highways. The early-November air feels brisk and dry this morning, but that will change as calmer conditions today give way to increasing clouds and rain chances by Monday — the first sign of a colder, wetter pattern building into next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, winds could still top 40 to 45 mph through midday before tapering. The agency notes isolated power flickers are possible, especially in higher terrain and along I-93 and Route 101 corridors. By Sunday, calmer air settles in with sunshine and highs in the low 50s — a brief, bright pause before the next system moves through.
Rain develops late Sunday into Monday, with a 70 percent chance of showers and gusts up to 25 mph during the morning commute. While temperatures remain mild near 59°F Monday afternoon, cooler air will follow quickly behind the front. Tuesday looks clearer and breezy again, with highs back in the mid-50s and lows near freezing by Wednesday morning.
Residents should secure outdoor decorations and clear leaves from drains before the rain. Early winter patterns are already visible farther north, where Maine’s higher peaks could see their first light snow within the next two weeks. For now, Manchester enjoys a calm window Sunday before gray skies and November’s chill close in.
Five-Day Forecast for Manchester, NH:
Sat: 54/31 – Sunny; west gusts near 40 mph, cooler late.
Sun: 52/30 – Mostly sunny, calm; crisp fall air.
Mon: 59/41 – 70% chance of rain; breezy, damp commute.
Tue: 56/35 – Sunny and cool; brisk northwest wind.
Wed: 55/38 – Mostly sunny; early chill, calm afternoon.
