New Hampshire's Evening Chill: A Look at Tonight's Frigid Forecast and What's Ahead

Well, if you’re joining us this evening, January 11th, I think we can all agree it's been one of those classic New Hampshire winter days, right? You know, the kind where the air just bites a little harder, and you instinctively pull your scarf tighter. As the sun dips below the horizon tonight, prepare for a true taste of winter as temperatures really start to plummet across the Granite State.

Right now, as we speak, most of us are hovering in the mid-teens, maybe even creeping into the low 20s in a few spots along the coast. But don't let those numbers fool you! With a persistent, brisk breeze out of the northwest, those wind chills are making it feel significantly colder – we're talking single digits, and for our friends up in the North Country, even dipping below zero. So, if you're heading out for any reason, please, please layer up. That wind chill is no joke!

As we head deeper into the overnight hours, expect the mercury to continue its dramatic fall. We're looking at widespread single digits by midnight, with some of our more sheltered, rural valleys likely seeing temperatures bottom out closer to zero, and even a few spots possibly hitting a degree or two below. It's going to be a clear night for most, which unfortunately means nothing to hold that precious warmth in. So, crank up the heat, make sure those pipes are protected, and maybe snuggle up with a good book or a warm beverage.

Looking ahead to your Monday, January 12th, it's going to be another cold one to kick off the work week. While we’ll finally see some sunshine, which will be a welcome sight after what might have been a gray weekend for some, it won’t do much to thaw us out. Highs will struggle to climb out of the low to mid-20s for most areas. That’s still well below average for this time of year, even for New Hampshire! So, keep those winter coats handy for the morning commute, because it will still feel quite crisp.

Now, for the longer view, it looks like we'll see a slight moderation in temperatures as we move towards the middle of the week, maybe even pushing into the low 30s by Wednesday or Thursday. There's a hint of a new system possibly bringing some light snow or a mixed bag of precipitation around mid-week, but for now, it's nothing too dramatic on the horizon. Just typical New Hampshire winter, keeping us on our toes. Stay warm out there, everyone, and we’ll catch you with another update soon!