Weather Watch with Rick Gordon
Friday’s weather
Expect cloudy skies and cooler temperatures with the possibility of a stray shower. The high will be around 68 degrees.
Outlook for Sept. 18-22
Today: Cloudy and cooler with a stray shower. High 68 Winds: NE 10-15 mph
Tonight: Cloudy and cool. Low 55 Winds: NE 5-10 mph
Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sunshine, accompanied by a stray shower; with a brisk breeze. High 67 Winds: NE 10-15 mph
Saturday night: Cloudy & cool. Low 50 Winds: Light & Variable
Sunday (First day of Fall @ 8:44 AM): Some sun & clouds with a brisk feel. High 65 Winds: NE 10-15+ mph
Sunday night: Few clouds & chilly. Low 47 Winds: Light & Variable
Monday: Sunny followed by afternoon clouds & cool. High 67 Winds: ENE 5-10 mph
Monday night: Some clouds & chilly. Low 48 Winds: Light & Variable
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy & cool. High 66 Winds: ENE 5-10 mph
Tuesday night: Cloudy with periods of showers late. Low 55 Winds: Light & Variable
Dry Spell
September has been quite dry so far. This September has been exceptionally dry, with only 0.02 inches of rain so far, compared to the expected 2.17 inches for the month. By this time last September, we had received 5.11 inches of rain. Do you remember last summer was indeed very wet, with record-breaking precipitation in places like New Hampshire, Vermont, and Albany, New York?
Weather Patterns We’re Watching
The final week of September is expected to bring cooler temperatures and welcome showers.
Hiking Forecast
Take a Hike
Elevations for summits above 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire today: Peaks will be shrouded in clouds at times. Expect highs in the upper 50s, except for areas above 5000 feet where it will be in the lower 50s. East winds will blow at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph.
Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire today: Expect cloudy skies with high temperatures in the lower 60s. East winds will be blowing at speeds of up to 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph.
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 go to the Visit NH Fall Foliage interactive tracking page
