An active weather pattern is bringing accumulating snow to New Hampshire Friday, creating potentially difficult travel conditions across much of the state. The heaviest snowfall is expected during the evening commute.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for parts of Grafton, Carroll, Sullivan, Merrimack, Strafford, Cheshire and Hillsborough counties, effective from noon Friday through 7 a.m. Saturday. A winter weather advisory is also in place for portions of Coos, Grafton, Carroll, Hillsborough and Rockingham counties.
Clouds will thicken Friday morning, but the morning commute is not expected to be impacted. Snow will begin to move into southwestern New Hampshire around noon, spreading to cover most of the southern and central parts of the state by 4 p.m.
Widespread snowfall is forecast to continue throughout the evening commute, potentially reducing visibility and making roads slick. Snowfall will be light to moderate at times, with occasional heavier bursts. The most intense snowfall is anticipated between 4 p.m. Friday, and midnight.
After midnight, light snow may continue intermittently through midmorning Saturday, but additional accumulation is not expected to be significant.
Snowfall Projections
By Saturday morning, 4 to 8 inches of snow is expected from the White Mountains and Upper Valley southward. Some locations may receive even higher totals. Lesser amounts are anticipated in far northern New Hampshire.
Looking Ahead
Another storm system is expected to pass well south of New Hampshire on Sunday, and is currently forecast to largely miss the state. However, the Storm Watch 9 team will continue to monitor the track of the system, as even a slight shift north or south could alter its impact on the Granite State.
Travelers are advised to be weather aware. The WMUR app offers push notifications for weather alerts, customizable by geolocation and/or up to three ZIP codes, and can also provide alerts when precipitation is expected to begin in a specific area. Storm coverage is also available through the free Very Local app on smart TVs.
