Winter Storm Warning: ‘Major Coastal Storm’ To Hit NH

GRAY, ME — A major coastal storm is heading into New Hampshire tomorrow morning, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters at the NWS issued an updated alert – a “winter storm warning” – at just before 3:15 p.m. on Jan. 3, 2018, for most of the state. The Seacoast region is under a “blizzard warning.”

Previously, the NWS had predicted as much as 6 inches of snow. Now, they are saying accumulations will be in the 7 to 10 inch range with up to 14 inches in some areas of the state.

“Low pressure developing east of the Carolinas this evening will rapidly intensify as it moves up the eastern seaboard to a position off the New England coast on Thursday and into the Canadian Maritimes Thursday night,” according to the alert. “This storm is forecast to bring heavy snow and strong winds...especially to coastal sections of western Maine and New Hampshire where blizzard conditions are expected.”

As the storm departs on Friday, bitterly cold air is expected to move in from Canada, along with strong northwesterly winds, the alert stated.

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“A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected,” the NWS alert stated. “If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.”

Storm timeline: The storm is expected to head into the state sometime between 1 and 7 a.m. on Thursday and run through 4 and 7 a.m. on Friday.

Images via NWS showing expected and highest possible snow accumulation for this storm.

Accumulations: 7 to 10 inches with localized amounts up to 17 inches.

Plan ahead: Forecasters are expecting difficult travel conditions both for the morning and after commutes.

Coverage area: Most of New Hampshire.

Wind: Gusts as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

The latest weather conditions can be found on the front page of every Patch.com site in the United States including the 12 New Hampshire Patch news and community websites. Local, four-day weather reports for New Hampshire are posted on Sundays and Wednesday or Thursdays. Alerts are posted when needed.