Pre-Valentine’s Day NH Snowstorm Forecast: 6 to 11 Inches Expected

CONCORD, NH — Forecasters at the National Weather Service issued several alerts Monday warning of 6 to 11 inches of snow in southern and central New Hampshire on Tuesday.

The NWS issued a winter storm watch, a hazardous weather outlook, a coastal flood advisory, and a coastal flood watch for the pre-Valentine’s Day storm. The winter storm watch stated a coastal storm passing through the region could produce 6 or more inches of snow.

“The heaviest snow will fall Tuesday morning into Tuesday afternoon,” the latest alert stated. “There will be a sharp south to north gradient in snowfall, so stay tuned to further updates in the track of the storm and resultant snowfall.”

The storm will start around 4 a.m. on Tuesday and run through 4 p.m. The storm was expected to bring blustery winds with gusts as high as 40 to 50 miles per hour that will continue through Wednesday night.

The NWS also issued an updated map predicting, from Concord and the capital region south, there was a 61 and 75 percent chance of getting more than 6 inches of snow. From Manchester to Nashua to Salem to the Seacoast, there was a 75 to 81 percent chance there could be more than 6 inches.

On the Seacoast, forecasters are warning of “minor to moderate coastal flooding” during the Tuesday afternoon tide.

“This system will bring increased wave action with the greatest threat along the NH Seacoast,” the flood alert stated.

Residents should expect road closures, shoreline erosion, and possible power outages.

“If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed,” the alert stated. “Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.”

If you’re traveling into Boston on Tuesday, expect 8 to 12 inches in the northeastern part of Massachusetts.

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