A Week in New Hampshire: From Drizzle to Dazzle, Our Ever-Changing Skies

Ah, New Hampshire. Just when you think you’ve got a handle on its temperament, especially where the weather’s concerned, it decides to throw a curveball. And honestly, isn't that part of its charm? As we look ahead, it’s clear the coming days promise a bit of everything—a veritable meteorological smorgasbord, you could say.

We kick things off, for instance, on what promises to be a mostly dry Monday. A rather calm start, wouldn't you agree? Yet, as the hours tick by, expect those azure skies to gradually give way to a building cloud cover. Down south, temperatures will be rather mild, flirting with the 50-degree mark, a gentle nudge of autumn perhaps. But up north, where the air already carries a crisp bite, the mercury will hover more comfortably in the 40s. And then, as dusk truly settles, there's a whisper of rain or perhaps even a few snowflakes—primarily, it seems, for our friends in the far northern reaches of the state.

Monday night then settles into a pattern of scattered precipitation. Those rain or snow showers, mind you, will mostly linger in northern New Hampshire, leaving the southern half to simply contend with chillier air. Lows across the board will likely dip into the 30s, a subtle reminder that winter, in truth, is never too far off.

Tuesday, however, is where things get a touch more interesting. The forecast suggests a more widespread mix of rain and snow. Down south, where the air remains just a touch warmer, it’s largely expected to be a rainy affair. But travel northward or perhaps even west, and you could find yourself dusting off a fresh accumulation of snow. Highs will vary accordingly: 40s in the south, a more bracing 30s further north. It’s the kind of day that demands a good warm drink and maybe a cozy spot by the window.

But just when you’ve settled into the wet and blustery, Wednesday arrives with a dramatic shift. The skies will clear, ushering in colder, distinctly windier conditions. It's almost as if the atmosphere is clearing its throat, preparing for something else entirely. Highs will be noticeably crisper, struggling to climb much beyond the low to mid-30s. Bundle up, then!

And so, we find ourselves at Thursday, a day that promises a rather classic New Hampshire winter scene: sunny, yes, but undeniably chilly. Highs will hold firm in the upper 30s, perfect weather, honestly, for a brisk walk if you’re properly layered.

As the week winds down, we’ll see a pleasant, if gradual, uptick. Friday is slated to be mostly sunny, a bit milder than its predecessor, with highs climbing back into the mid-40s. A welcome change, one might say. And, looking ahead to the weekend, the good news continues: sunny skies are predicted, with temperatures that feel positively balmy after the mid-week chill, ranging from the 40s to potentially even the low 50s. A rather fitting conclusion, perhaps, to a week that reminds us all just how wonderfully unpredictable New Hampshire weather can be.