Autumn's Last Stand? New Hampshire Braces for a Chilly Turn as Winter Whispers

Well, here we are, isn't it? That glorious, crisp New England autumn, it feels like it's starting to make way, slowly but surely, for something a bit more… wintery. You know the drill, the kind of weather that makes you really start eyeing that heavier coat in the closet. And, in truth, our forecast for the coming days here in New Hampshire pretty much solidifies that feeling. Expect a real roller coaster of temperatures, honestly, as we dance between lingering mildness and the undeniable approach of true chill.

Kicking things off, it looks like we'll enjoy a rather pleasant, if not a tad brisk, start to the week. We’re talking sunshine, which is always a welcome sight, right? Those daytime highs? They’ll likely hover in the comfortable mid-to-upper 40s for much of the state, perhaps even nudging into the low 50s in some southern pockets. But, as night falls, don't be surprised; the mercury will take a rather noticeable dive. We’re looking at overnight lows dipping into the low 30s, maybe even the upper 20s in the more rural, colder spots. So, yes, definitely a morning frost on the windshield for many of us, I’d wager.

Then comes the shift, because of course, it always does. Mid-week brings a front our way, a rather significant one actually. This means an increasing chance of clouds, which, honestly, will feel a bit heavy after those bright, clear days. With those clouds, we’re anticipating some scattered showers, a gentle rain for most, but here’s where it gets interesting – especially for our northern neighbors and those higher elevations: a chance for some snowflakes to mix in. Not enough for a snowball fight, probably, but certainly a little reminder of what’s just around the corner, you could say.

As we push towards the tail end of the week and into the weekend, the message is clear: bundle up. That cold front isn't just bringing precipitation; it's ushering in a decidedly colder air mass. We’ll see those daytime highs struggle to get out of the low 40s, maybe even clinging to the upper 30s in places. And the nights? Oh, the nights will be quite frosty, dropping into the 20s pretty consistently across the state. Wind, too, might make an appearance, adding a biting edge to the air, making it feel even colder. So, really, it’s a perfect excuse to light that first fire, pull out the warmest sweaters, and maybe even think about that hot cider. Winter, it seems, is no longer just a distant thought, but rather, a very real, very chilly presence on our New Hampshire doorstep.