Thanksgiving Weather Update: 6 Inches Of Snow Possible In Central, Southern NH: Follow-Up

CONCORD, NH — And just like that, weather forecasters change their forecasts.

Tuesday afternoon, forecasters at the National Weather Service issued a “hazardous weather outlook” warning residents of “widespread” rain and snow heading to the Granite State. Most snow was expected to be in the Lakes Region and North Country, while rain would be everywhere else. “Little or no snow accumulation” was expected, the latest forecast stated.

What a difference 12 hours makes.

Early Wednesday morning, NWS forecasters issued a “winter storm watch” alert for Merrimack County as well as western and central Hillsborough County, as well as areas north of the Lakes Region, warning of “greater than 6 inches” of “heavy snow” in the affected areas.

The alert runs from 7 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day to 7 a.m. on Friday.

“Persons should delay all travel if possible,” the alert stated. “If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.”

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