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Monday/Monday Night - November 9
Nashua - East
A 20 percent chance of rain before 9am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. West wind around 5 mph.
Peterborough - Central/West
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between noon and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, then becoming sunny during the afternoon, with a high near 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday/Tuesday Night - November 10
Nashua - East
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Peterborough - Central/West
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Wednesday/Wednesday Night - November 11
Nashua - East
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Peterborough - Central/West
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday/Thursday Night - November 12
Nashua - East
Peterborough - Central/West
Friday/Friday Night - November 13
Nashua - East
Peterborough - Central/West
Saturday/Saturday Night - November 14
Nashua - East
Peterborough - Central/West
Sunday/Sunday Night - November 8
Nashua - East
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Peterborough - Central/West
Mostly cloudy, then becoming sunny during the afternoon, with a high near 52. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Current Weather Readings in Peterborough, NH
Time of the readings below: 8 Nov 2026 11:33 AM
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Current Temperature:
49.2°F (0.7)
High Temperature:
49.5 at 11:00 AM
Low Temperature:
42.8 at 5:43 AM
Precipitation Today:
0.03 inches
Current Dewpoint:
44.6°F (0.4)
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41.1 at 4:49 AM
Current Windspeed:
3 MPH (-0)
Barometric Trend:
Steady
Hours of Daylight Today:
9:59
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Southern New Hampshire is starting the morning with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the middle 40s. Current temperatures are 45 degrees in Keene, 44 degrees in Jaffrey and Peterborough, and 46 degrees in Nashua. A few lingering showers are possible this morning, particularly across the western and southern portions of the state. Otherwise, clouds should gradually break during the afternoon, allowing for some sunshine. Temperatures will climb into the middle 50s, with west to northwest winds occasionally gusting to around 25 to 30 MPH. On Mount Washington, winds are gusting to 78 MPH, with a temperature of 26 degrees and a wind chill of just 3 degrees.
Looking ahead, Monday will bring another mild day with a mixture of sunshine and clouds. A few passing showers are possible, but Tuesday and Wednesday look mainly dry, with afternoon temperatures generally in the lower to upper 50s. Cooler weather returns toward the end of the week, with overnight temperatures dropping into the 30s and possibly near freezing in some locations.
Precipitation Outlook: There is a slight chance of showers today and again on Monday, but most communities should see relatively little additional rainfall. The next more organized opportunity for precipitation arrives Thursday into Friday, when periods of rain are possible. Another round of showers may develop Saturday, with temperatures becoming cold enough that some rain could mix with snow, particularly across higher elevations and northern portions of New Hampshire.
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So many types of severe weather announce themselves as they're coming. We watch hurricanes on satellite, or follow storm cells on radar. We zoom in to see how far the wildfire has expanded overnight. Increasingly, there's even a chance of getting a shake alert moments before an earthquake. But I think there's something uniquely terrifying about flash flooding, and it has to do with its propensity to take us by surprise. Anyone who has dealt with the minor (by comparison) problem of a flooded basement can tell you how strange it is. Your house has been through plenty of storms before, and then, suddenly, your basement is a catastrophe and you're grabbing things, calling your insurance company and trying to understand what went differently this time. What caused this?
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With a historic super El Ni?±o promising to bring much more flooding this winter, your dry, safe future self will thank you.
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Weather Summaries and Full Area Forecast Discussions - North (Edited)
Summary - Northern New England - New Hampshire and Maine
Summary:
Rain will gradually taper off across much of New Hampshire and Maine this morning, followed by breezy northwest winds and cooler temperatures. Some higher elevations may see a period of snow through midday. A few breaks of sunshine are possible this afternoon, especially in areas south and east of the mountains. Cooler weather will remain in place through much of next week, with occasional chances for light rain and snow showers. Looking ahead to late next week and next weekend, a developing storm system could bring unsettled weather to the Northeast, although its eventual track and potential impacts remain uncertain.
Key Messages:
1. Rain tapers off this morning, with conditions turning breezy and cooler.
2. Cooler temperatures persist through next week, with multiple chances for light precipitation, including light snow showers across the higher mountain peaks.
What has changed since the last Forecast Update?
No significant forecast changes were made in this update.
What this means for you:
Expect a cooler, breezy day today as the rain moves out. Northwest wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph are expected, with a few stronger gusts potentially approaching 40 mph. Monday should bring a welcome period of fair and somewhat warmer weather. Beyond Monday, temperatures will remain on the cool side, with occasional light precipitation possible, particularly across the mountains. Those in higher elevations should be prepared for some snow showers. There is also the potential for a more significant storm system toward the end of next week, but it is too early to determine whether it will bring meaningful impacts to our area.
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Area Forecast Discussion, National Weather Service Gray, ME
Date and Time: 6:02 AM EST,
Sunday, November 8, 2026
What Has Changed
No significant changes have been made to the ongoing forecast. The aviation discussion has been updated.
Key Messages
1\. Rain tapers off this morning, with conditions turning breezy and cooler.
2\. Cooler temperatures persist through next week, with multiple chances for light precipitation, including light snow showers across the higher mountain peaks.
Discussion
Key Message 1: Rain Tapers Off, Breezy and Cooler Conditions Follow
Rain will gradually taper off south of the mountains this morning, moving from west to east. As the atmosphere mixes more efficiently, northwest winds will become breezy. Higher elevations of the western Maine mountains and Coos County, New Hampshire, could see a period of snow through approximately noon.
Forecast guidance suggests wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph will be common, although a few stronger gusts could approach 40 mph today. Skies will remain mostly cloudy this morning, but drier air moving into the region should allow for some breaks of sunshine this afternoon, particularly in areas downwind of the mountains.
Temperatures will be cooler once again. The mountains and areas to the northwest will remain mostly cloudy and cooler as winds push air up the mountain slopes, a process known as upslope flow. This will help maintain the possibility of additional rain and snow showers in those locations.
Fair and somewhat warmer weather is expected on Monday.
Key Message 2: Cooler Weather Continues Through Next Week
A broad dip in the jet stream, known as a mid-level trough, will remain in place through the middle of the week. Several smaller disturbances, referred to by meteorologists as shortwave troughs, will move across northern New England. These disturbances can help produce periods of unsettled weather.
Temperatures will generally be near seasonal averages, with daytime highs ranging from the 40s in northern areas to the 50s farther south. Overnight lows will generally be at or below freezing.
Scattered rain and snow showers will be possible at times as these weather disturbances move through. Most of this activity is expected across the mountains and areas closer to the Canadian border.
The upper-level weather pattern is expected to become more west-to-east oriented on Thursday, which typically favors a less amplified weather pattern. However, a stronger dip in the jet stream is expected to approach Friday and continue into next weekend.
During this period, an area of low pressure is forecast to approach the East Coast from the central United States. This system could strengthen as it moves into an area of favorable jet stream support and draws additional energy and moisture from the Atlantic Ocean.
There is moderate confidence that a low-pressure system will develop somewhere near the Northeast late next week. However, confidence remains low regarding its exact location and track. These details will be important in determining whether the system brings meaningful precipitation or other weather impacts to Maine and New Hampshire.
For now, forecasters will continue monitoring how this potential storm system develops over the coming days.
Weather Summaries and Full Area Forecast Discussions - South (Edited)
Summary - Southern New England - Massachusetts/Northern CT/Rhode Island
Summary:
Unsettled weather will gradually move away from southern New England today as a low pressure system pulls northeast into the Gulf of Maine. Scattered showers will taper off this morning, followed by a mostly dry but breezy afternoon. Cloudy skies and seasonable temperatures are expected through much of the upcoming week, with highs generally in the 40s and 50s. Another weather system could bring rain, or possibly a rain and wet snow mix to inland areas, toward the end of the week. However, there is still considerable uncertainty regarding the timing and track of that system.
Key Messages:
- Unsettled weather continues this weekend as a slow-moving low pressure system gradually moves away into the Gulf of Maine.
- Cloudy conditions continue through midweek, with temperatures returning to more seasonable levels.
- Unsettled weather may return late this week.
What has changed since the last Forecast Update?
The National Weather Service has extended the Small Craft Advisory through Monday evening. Otherwise, there are no significant changes to the forecast.
What this means for you
Expect improving weather today, although gusty west to northwest winds will develop as colder air moves into the region. Monday will remain relatively mild, but temperatures will trend cooler heading into Tuesday and Wednesday. Plan on a mix of clouds and occasional sunshine, with breezy conditions continuing at times. Looking toward late week, another storm system may bring unsettled weather, including the possibility of wet snow across colder inland locations. Coastal areas are more likely to see rain. The details of this system remain uncertain.
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Area Forecast Discussion, National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
634 AM EST Sunday, November 8, 2026
What Has Changed
The National Weather Service has extended the Small Craft Advisory through Monday evening. Otherwise, there are no significant changes to the forecast.
Key Messages
- Unsettled weather continues this weekend as a slow-moving low pressure system gradually moves away into the Gulf of Maine.
- Cloudy conditions continue through midweek, with temperatures returning to more seasonable levels.
- Unsettled weather may return late this week.
Discussion
Key Message 1: Unsettled weather moves offshore this morning
A low pressure system over the Gulf of Maine is heading toward Nova Scotia. Another area of low pressure higher in the atmosphere, known as a mid-level low, is moving across southern New England and should push offshore later this morning.
Scattered showers will taper off early today, leaving much of the region dry for the remainder of the day.
Colder air moving into the atmosphere above the region will help produce gusty west to northwest winds, especially as clouds begin to break apart. Temperatures should remain slightly above normal through Monday.
Key Message 2: Cloudy through midweek with more seasonable temperatures
West to northwest winds will continue to influence our weather as another upper-level disturbance moves through the region and clears by Monday night. This will bring cooler air into the area, with temperatures becoming more typical for this time of year.
Temperatures about 5,000 feet above the ground are expected to drop below freezing Monday night before gradually recovering Tuesday. This cooler air will support a mix of clouds and sunshine.
Tuesday afternoon highs should generally reach the 40s and 50s, with overnight lows in the 30s. These more seasonable temperatures are expected to continue through at least the middle of the week.
Breezy conditions are also expected Tuesday as another low pressure system passes to our northeast.
Key Message 3: Unsettled weather may return late this week
Looking toward the second half of next week, forecast guidance continues to suggest the possibility of another low pressure system developing just south of New England, along or just offshore of the mid-Atlantic coast.
This potential system may develop as an upper-level disturbance moves southeastward from the Canadian Prairies toward the mid-Atlantic region. If it takes shape, it could bring another period of unsettled weather during the second half of the week.
There is still considerable uncertainty regarding the development and track of this system, as well as how much precipitation it could produce.
Some forecast guidance suggests a noticeable push of colder air into the region, particularly in the atmosphere several thousand feet above the ground. As a result, temperatures could trend cooler toward the end of the week.
Current forecast averages suggest afternoon highs generally ranging from the lower 40s to upper 50s. Coastal locations may remain somewhat warmer because of winds coming in from the ocean. Any precipitation along the coast would most likely fall as rain.
Across the colder interior areas, precipitation could fall as rain or wet snow, depending on temperatures at the time.
This potential storm is still six to seven days away, so there is plenty of time for the forecast to change. The exact track, timing, temperatures, and precipitation associated with this system will become clearer as we get closer to the end of the week.
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