Thursday’s weather: Winter Storm Warning in effect with snow and freezing rain moving in tonight, 5-8 inches possible

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 Rick Gordon Rick Gordon's Weather Corner 0
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 Rick Gordon Rick Gordon's Weather Corner 0

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Thursday’s Weather

Today clouds will be on the increase. This evening’s precipitation could start as rain before changing to snow tonight with a period of wintry mix possible during the transition. Once it turns to snow it will come down heavy at times. Tomorrow morning’s commute will be very dangerous with snow-covered roads. While snow will last into tomorrow, the heaviest snowfall rates will happen overnight. Manchester schools get ready for a snow day tomorrow.

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Weather Alert

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM FRIDAY.
WHAT…Moderate to heavy snow is expected. Some freezing rain may mix in at times. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
WHERE…Portions of southern, central, and northern New Hampshire. * WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM Friday. 
IMPACTS…Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibility to create dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org

Daily Forecast for Jan. 19, 2022-Jan. 23, 2023

Today: Increasing clouds. High 39 Winds: NNW 5-10 mph
Tonight: Snow heavy at times (4-8″). Low 29 Winds: ENE 5-10 mph
Friday: Snow showers (1-2″). High 32 Winds: NNE 5-10 mph
Friday night: Flurries early with partial clearing late. Low 21 Winds: N 5-10 mph
Saturday: Some sun. High 34 Winds: Light & Variable
Saturday night: Partly cloudy. Low 19 Winds: Light & Variable
Sunday: Partly to mostly cloudy. High 39 Winds: WNW 5-10 mph
Sunday night: Snow and or rain. Low 33 Winds: ENE 5-10 mph
Monday: Windy with morning rain and snow with some afternoon sun. High 39 (feel like 29) Winds: NW 15-25 mph
Monday night: Clearing. Low 26 (feel like 15) Winds: NW 10-20 mph

Weather Patterns We’re Watching

Heading into a stormy pattern with another chance for some snow next Sunday night into Monday and another chance next Wednesday with a potential of 6-9+”.

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White Mountains Weather

The forecast for summits above 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire:

Today –. Partly sunny in the morning, then summits in and out of clouds. Highs around 30. Northwest winds around 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph becoming west around 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind chill values are as low as zero in the morning.

The forecast for elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire:

Today – Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds around 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph decreasing to around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Wind chill values are as low as 1 below in the morning.

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Rick Gordon

Rick is a native of Red Hill, PA, and is a former Chief Meteorologist at WMUR-TV. He currently teaches ninth-grade physical science at Central High School. His past adventures in weather-watching include a stint as on-air meteorologist for WSEE in Erie, PA; meteorologist with D&M Weather Services in Pittsburgh, PA; AccuWeather in State College, PA; and weather guy for KDKA radio in Pittsburgh. He studied meteorology at Millersville University in Lancaster, PA (aka God’s Country) and currently lives in Wells Beach, Maine. 

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