New Hampshire Braces for Winter's Deepest Freeze

New Hampshire is bracing for a significant cold snap, with two rounds of bitterly cold air set to impact the region, bringing the coldest temperatures of the winter so far.

Temperatures are expected to rebound slightly into the 20s on Wednesday with lighter winds and some sunshine. However, a system moving through Wednesday evening could bring light snow, particularly to western areas, potentially causing slick conditions during the commute with accumulations of up to an inch.

Thursday will see temperatures rise above freezing before a second, more intense wave of arctic air arrives. Highs on Friday will be in the 20s, but the weekend will bring much colder conditions.

Saturday is predicted to be the coldest day, with high temperatures struggling to reach the single digits. Concord may see its coldest temperatures since 2022, and wind chills could plummet to 10-20 degrees below zero statewide on Saturday morning.

Sunday will be less frigid, with temperatures reaching the teens, especially south of the Lakes Region. A storm system passing to the south late Sunday into Monday carries a slight chance of snow for New Hampshire, depending on its track.