Several inches of snow are likely in New Hampshire as a major winter storm moves through the state.The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Sullivan, Cheshire, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Belknap, Carroll, southern Grafton, Strafford and Rockingham counties from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. A winter weather advisory is in effect for southern Coos and northern Grafton counties through Sunday evening.TIMINGAfter a few flurries and light snow showers out ahead of the storm Saturday, the steadier snow will continue to move in from southwest to northeast throughout Saturday night. >> Interactive RadarThe storm should start after 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. in southern areas before spreading northward by midnight to 2 a.m. Sunday.>> Latest list of closingsThe snow will continue to fall at a moderate-to-heavy pace overnight and continue all day Sunday. By the afternoon, the snow should lighten a bit in intensity and start to taper off after sunset Sunday before ending by 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.>> National Weather Service alerts and bulletinsStrong winds should not be much of a factor with this storm, so the outage risk is low. However, a few scattered outages can’t be ruled out as snow accumulates on some weaker branches or power lines. Some gusts to 30 mph will be possible.>> Projected hour-by-hour timeline for the storm:Travel on Sunday, especially in southern and central areas during the morning, will be difficult.Sunshine returns Monday, which should aid cleanup efforts.AMOUNTS Much of southern and central New Hampshire should see 6 to 12 inches of snow with isolated higher amounts. Lesser totals are likely north of the Lakes Region, but a total of at least 4 to 6 inches for many spots north of Meredith looks possible. The snow’s consistency will be wettest in southern and southeastern areas and should be more fluffy to the north and west of Manchester, where the air is colder.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <<Mixed precipitation or rain is not expected, as it will be cold enough for snow. For a couple of hours late Saturday night, though, there could be some periods of mixing right along the immediate coast.The snowfall accumulation forecast could change with any slight shift in the storm’s projected track. ANOTHER STORM NEXT WEEK?There will be a break in between storm systems on Monday, which will feature sunshine. The next storm system arrives Tuesday evening and sticks around through much of Wednesday, but the storm’s track is not yet clear. The storm could initially bring snow before a changeover to rain, a combination of rain and snow throughout its duration, or precipitation that mostly falls as snow. Either way, Wednesday will feature impact weather because of that storm system with stronger winds this time around.Stay tuned to the Storm Watch 9 team for updates.Be weather aware! Download the WMUR app for Apple or Android devices and turn on push notifications. You can choose to receive weather alerts for your geolocation and/or up to three ZIP codes. In addition, you can receive word when precipitation is coming to your area.Follow the Storm Watch 9 team on social media:Mike Haddad: Facebook | XKevin Skarupa: Facebook | XHayley LaPoint: Facebook | XJacqueline Thomas: Facebook | XMatt Hoenig: Facebook | X
Several inches of snow are likely in New Hampshire as a major winter storm moves through the state.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Sullivan, Cheshire, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Belknap, Carroll, southern Grafton, Strafford and Rockingham counties from Saturday evening through Sunday evening.
A winter weather advisory is in effect for southern Coos and northern Grafton counties through Sunday evening.
TIMING
After a few flurries and light snow showers out ahead of the storm Saturday, the steadier snow will continue to move in from southwest to northeast throughout Saturday night.
>> Interactive Radar
The storm should start after 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. in southern areas before spreading northward by midnight to 2 a.m. Sunday.
>> Latest list of closings
The snow will continue to fall at a moderate-to-heavy pace overnight and continue all day Sunday. By the afternoon, the snow should lighten a bit in intensity and start to taper off after sunset Sunday before ending by 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
>> National Weather Service alerts and bulletins
Strong winds should not be much of a factor with this storm, so the outage risk is low. However, a few scattered outages can’t be ruled out as snow accumulates on some weaker branches or power lines. Some gusts to 30 mph will be possible.
>> Projected hour-by-hour timeline for the storm:
Travel on Sunday, especially in southern and central areas during the morning, will be difficult.
Sunshine returns Monday, which should aid cleanup efforts.
AMOUNTS
Much of southern and central New Hampshire should see 6 to 12 inches of snow with isolated higher amounts. Lesser totals are likely north of the Lakes Region, but a total of at least 4 to 6 inches for many spots north of Meredith looks possible.
The snow’s consistency will be wettest in southern and southeastern areas and should be more fluffy to the north and west of Manchester, where the air is colder.
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Mixed precipitation or rain is not expected, as it will be cold enough for snow. For a couple of hours late Saturday night, though, there could be some periods of mixing right along the immediate coast.
The snowfall accumulation forecast could change with any slight shift in the storm’s projected track.
ANOTHER STORM NEXT WEEK?
There will be a break in between storm systems on Monday, which will feature sunshine.
The next storm system arrives Tuesday evening and sticks around through much of Wednesday, but the storm’s track is not yet clear. The storm could initially bring snow before a changeover to rain, a combination of rain and snow throughout its duration, or precipitation that mostly falls as snow.
Either way, Wednesday will feature impact weather because of that storm system with stronger winds this time around.
Stay tuned to the Storm Watch 9 team for updates.
Be weather aware! Download the WMUR app for Apple or Android devices and turn on push notifications. You can choose to receive weather alerts for your geolocation and/or up to three ZIP codes. In addition, you can receive word when precipitation is coming to your area.
Follow the Storm Watch 9 team on social media: