Coastal New Hampshire and southern Maine are bracing for the biggest snowfall of 2025 yet, expected Sunday evening before an Arctic blast hits the region.
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for 4 p.m. Sunday through 7 a.m. Monday, with heavy snow possible, according to the National Weather Service location in Gray, Maine. Hazardous conditions could impact Monday morning commutes, according to the forecast.
NWS warns that even light snowfall can accumulate on roads and cause hazardous driving conditions due to snow-covered roads.
How much snow does Seacoast New Hampshire and southern Maine get?
Snow is expected in New Hampshire and Maine overnight from Sunday, January 19, 2025 to Monday, January 20.
Snowfall totals of 3-7 inches are forecast for areas such as Portsmouth, Exeter, Hampton, Dover and Rochester in New Hampshire, and Kittery, York and Kennebunk in Maine.
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Some snow is expected Sunday afternoon, with most of the snowfall falling in the evening and night.
When will freezing weather come?
According to NWS, a blast of Arctic air will bring wind chills in New Hampshire and Maine to double digits below zero early next week. Lows around 0 degrees and highs in the teens are expected on Monday and Tuesday.
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New Hampshire’s weather will be part of a nationwide trend as most of the United States will experience the “Arctic air mass” on Tuesday.
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Snow Hits NH and Maine: How Much Does Seacoast Get?