Rick Gordon’s Weather Watch
Follow our YouTube channel here.
Today’s Weather
Columbus Day is expected to be quite windy and cool, with intermittent rain accumulating to about 0.50 inches. The high temperature will reach 54 degrees, but with the wind chill, it will feel more like 45 degrees. Expect north-easterly winds with peak gusts up to 40 mph, adding to the brisk atmosphere. Overall, it will be a chilly fall day—perfect for cozying up indoors!
Columbus Day: Windy (gusts up to 40 mph) & chilly with periods of rain (.50″). High 54 (feel like 44) Winds: NE 10-20+ mph
Tonight: Breezy and raw with periods of rain (.30″) & drizzle. Low 49 (feel like 42) Winds: NNE 10-15+ mph
Tuesday: Cloudy skies are expected all day, with light showers and morning drizzle. High 60 Winds: N 5-10 mph
Tuesday night: Some partial clearing. Low 46 Winds: Light & Variable
Wednesday: Breezy with some sun & clouds. High 60 (feel like 56) Winds: NW 10-20+ mph
Wednesday night: Breezy with a few clouds & cold. Low 39 (feel like 33) Winds: NNW 10-15 mph
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, breezy, and chilly. High 56 (feel like 49) Winds: NNW 10-20+ mph
Thursday night: Clearing, breezy, and cold. Low 38 (feel like 32) Winds: NNW 10-15 mph
Friday: Mostly sunny, breezy, & cool. High 59 (feel like 53) Winds: NW 10-15+ mph
Friday night: Clear & chilly. Low 39 Winds: NW 5-10 mph
Weather Patterns We’re Watching
This weekend will be dry with seasonable temperatures ranging from the low to mid-60s.
Get Out!
Elevations for summits above 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire today: Cloudy skies in the morning with mountain summits becoming obscured later. Expect a chance of morning snow showers, followed by a chance of rain showers. Highs will reach the mid-40s, with east winds around 30 mph, decreasing to about 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts could reach up to 55 mph. There’s a 50% chance of precipitation, and wind chill values may drop as low as 17.
Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire today: Cloudy in the morning, with summits becoming obscured. There is a chance of showers, with highs around 50 degrees. East winds will be 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph. The chance of rain is 50 percent.
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