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Today brings a cool and cloudy atmosphere, with a chance of a quick morning shower to start your day. Expect a high of 46 degrees, though it might feel more like 43 with the breeze. Winds will be gently blowing from the south at 5 to 10 mph. Stay cozy out there!
Today’s Weather
Lyrids 2026: Your guide to catching the first meteor shower since January
The first meteor shower in over three months is about to reach its peak, and this year’s viewing conditions are almost perfect thanks to the moon. The Lyrid meteor shower in April is the first major event since the Quadrantids peaked in early January. While sporadic meteors, including several fireballs over North America, have lit up the sky in the meantime, none have been linked to a significant shower. The peak night is Tuesday, April 21, continuing into the early morning of Wednesday, April 22, with as many as 15 to 20 meteors per hour visible. Clouds could be a problem for us. The moon phase favors this year’s Lyrids, as the peak of the shower coincided with a crescent moon, meaning there will be minimal natural light interference. The best viewing times will be during the second half of the night when the shower’s radiant point appears high in the sky.
Today: Cloudy & cool with some morning showers. High 46 (feel like 43) Winds: S 5-10 mph
Tonight: Some clouds & chilly. Low 37 Winds: Light & Variable
Thursday: Not as chilly & windy with some sun & clouds. High 63 (feel like 60) Winds: NW 15-20+ mph
Thursday night: Partly cloudy. Low 35 Winds: NNW 5-10 mph
Friday: Mix of sun & clouds. High 59 Winds: N 5-10 mph
Friday night: Few clouds. Low 37 Winds: Light & Variable
Saturday: Lots of sunshine but chilly. High 57 Winds: E 5-10 mph
Saturday night: Some clouds. Low 39 Winds: ESE 5-10 mph
Sunday: Some sun & clouds. High 60 Winds: ENE 5-10 mph
Sunday night: Partly cloudy. Low 40 Winds: ENE 5-10 mph
Weather Patterns We’re Watching
For the rest of April, most days will be cooler than usual, with typical highs for this time of year hovering around 60 degrees.
Get Out!
Elevations for summits above 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire today: Summits will be hidden, with a mix of rain and snow showers possible. Temperatures will reach the lower 30s, with southwest winds at 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. There’s a 40 percent chance of precipitation.
Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire today: Summits obscured. A chance of rain showers. A chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.