Wednesday’s Weather
5-Day Outlook Dec. 22 – Dec. 26
Weather Alert
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Travel Advisory
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT TODAY UNTIL 4 PM.
WHAT…Mixed precipitation is expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations around one-tenth of an inch. WHERE… Portions of central, northern, and southern New Hampshire.
WHEN…Until 4 PM EST Wednesday.
IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions due to snow-covered roads. The hazardous conditions could impact today’s morning commute.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Potential exists for ice accumulations on bare pavement this morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by visiting www.newengland511.org.
Weather Patterns We’re Watching
The 10 days before New Year’s Eve forecast: Mostly cloudy with temperatures in the teens.
Holiday Travel
Thursday for the busiest travel day of the year: Dry & cold with a high of 30.
Your favorite ski areas estimated opening dates are listed below
Our favorite ski areas estimated opening dates are listed below Check out conditions on the slopes via Ski NH: Conditions – Ski New Hampshire
Mother Nature said these are subject to change and to check ski area websites for the most up-to-date opening dates.
Open: Bretton Woods, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Mount Sunapee Resort, Ragged Mountain Resort, Waterville Valley Resort, Wildcat Mountain, Attitash Mountain Resort, Gunstock Mountain Resort, Pats Peak, Cranmore Mountain Resort, McIntyre Ski Area, King Pine Ski Area, Dartmouth Skiway
December 26 – Abenaki Ski Area, Whaleback Mountain, Black Mountain
Forecast for the White Mountains
Summits above 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire
Today: Summits obscured. A chance of snow. Highs in the upper 20s. South winds around 30 mph shift to the west in the afternoon. At elevations above 5000 feet, south winds around 40 mph become west and increase to around 55 mph in the afternoon. Chance of snow 50 percent. Wind chill values are as low as 15 below in the afternoon.
Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire
Today: Summits obscured. A chance of snow. Highs around 30. South winds around 25 mph increasing to west around 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in the afternoon. Chance of snow 50 percent. Wind chill values as low as 1 below in the morning.
Rick Gordon could use your help. If you are interested in becoming a local weather spotter (all locations around NH) contact Rick at gordonwx@comcast.net and he’ll walk you through the process!