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Today’s Weather
Breezy and cool with glimpses of sunshine, today’s weather brings gusty winds that, coupled with the dry brush, heighten the risk of fire. Expect a high of 53 degrees, though it may feel more like 47 due to the wind. Winds will be blowing from the north-northwest at speeds of 15 to 25+ mph, creating a brisk feel.
Today: Windy & cool with some sun; gusty winds and dry brush will result in a high fire threat! High 53 (feel like 47) Winds: NNW 15-25+ mph
Tonight: Clear, breezy, and cold. Low 38 (feel like 35) Winds: NNW 10-15+ mph
Friday: Sunny & not as cool. High 62 Winds: NNW 5-15 mph
Friday night: Clear & cold. Low 37 Winds: NW 5-10 mph
Saturday: Mostly sunny & nice. High 65 Winds: Light & Variable
Saturday night: Partly cloudy. Low 45 Winds: Light & Variable
Sunday: Nice sunshine & warm for raking and outdoor stuff. High 71 Winds: S 5-15 mph
Sunday night: Becoming cloudy & mild with some showers late. Low 52 Winds: SE 5-10 mph
Monday: Morning rain (.40″) with some afternoon showers. High 63 Winds: SSE 5-15 mph
Monday night: Cloudy with some showers (.20″) Low 50 Winds: SSW 5-10 mph
Weather Patterns We’re Watching
A summery Sunday with sunshine and highs in the lower 70s, perfect for raking leaves and enjoying outdoor activities.
Get Out!
Elevations for summits above 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire today: The summits are obscured in the morning, with high temperatures reaching the lower 30s. Northwest winds are expected to be between 25 and 35 mph. At elevations above 5,000 feet, northwest winds will initially be around 55 mph, decreasing to approximately 45 mph in the afternoon. Wind chill values could be as low as 7 degrees below zero.
Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire today: Summits will be obscured in the morning, with highs in the upper 30s. Expect northwest winds from 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph. Wind chill values could drop as low as 7 degrees above zero.
Peak Foliage Tracker
The optimal period for viewing fall foliage ranges from late September to October, with popular spots likely filling up quickly. To avoid the crowds, visiting parks and hiking trails early in the day is recommended.
Click here to Visit NH Fall Foliage interactive tracking page