Full Notification

The latest information from NH Homeland Security & Emergency Management is although the Sullivan County area is expecting rain, the Office of Emergency Management is forecasting the higher elevations of the Monadnocks to potentially receive significant icing late Saturday night through Sunday. Because of Washington's elevation we are concerned about the ice threat. Town Departments are checking equipment and emergency plans should we need to respond to any events.

Helpful Hints
• Prepare a storm kit and keep it handy. Visit our www.ready.gov for a list of supplies.
• If you use a generator, follow all safety precautions provided by the manufacturer.
• If you use a cell phone, save your power or have a plan to be able to charge the phone.
• Gather all necessary medications and make sure you have an adequate supply.
• If you rely on oxygen please be sure you have an ample supply on hand.
• If you, a friend or family member relies on electricity for life support devices, well water or refrigeration for medications, please make preparations now to switch to a backup source or move to an alternate location. It's also a good idea to have a battery back-up for medical equipment.

Any questions can be directed to the Emergency Management Team through our Dispatch, 603-495-3233. Emergencies should be reported by using 911. DO NOT call the the Fire or Police Stations, they may not be staffed and voice mail is not checked routinely during emergency responses.

Weather Advisory

Winter Storm Watch issued for Coos and Carroll Counties, freezing rain threat for central NH

A Weather Advisory is issued if after review of pertinent weather information it is determined that escalating emergency conditions may be possible.

Light precipitation is expected on Friday through Saturday evening. It should be rain for most, but a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain will impact northern NH.  Ice/snow accumulations should be non-hazardous.  A more significant event is expected on Saturday night through Sunday night. Hazard ice accretions will be possible across NH after midnight and impacts could be high.  Current forecasted impacts are broken down as follows:

MONADNOCK REGION:

Rain is expected on Saturday night through Sunday night.  Rainfall amounts of a half inch to one inch are expected.  Locally higher totals of up to 1.5 inches can’t be ruled out.  The heaviest rain should fall Saturday night and early Sunday. No hazard conditions are expected.  The freezing line will be close, so this will be monitored for changes.

DARTMOUTH/MERRIMACK VALLEY/SEACOAST REGIONS:

Rain will be likely on Saturday night and early Sunday morning.  Rainfall amounts should be 0.25-0.75 inches, counting what falls on Saturday. Rain should switch to freezing rain around 7-10am Sunday from Lebanon to Concord to the Seacoast.  Freezing rain should continue for the rest of the day Sunday and at least into Sunday night.  The heaviest freezing rain should be from the start time through early Sunday afternoon. There is a risk that temperatures could warm enough to switch the precipitation back to rain before the precipitation ends by 4-7am Monday.  Ice accretions should around 0.10-0.30 inches, highest away from the immediate Seacoast. However, it could be as high as 0.50 inches just about anywhere if the freezing rain is heavier than expected.  

The Manchester/Nashua area will be close to where the freezing line should linger on Sunday.  Rain and freezing rain will be possible and it could be close.  Ice accretions should be 0.10-0.20 inches at most, highest away from the Mass border.  Confidence is lowest here.  Winds should gust to 20 mph or less through the storm.

NORTHERN COOS COUNTY:

A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain will be likely on Saturday night through early Sunday morning.  We’ll see a transition to sleet and freezing rain.  This combination will last through 4-7am Monday when the storm should end.  Snow accumulations of 3-8 inches will be possible if snow is more dominant.  Ice accretions should generally be 0.10-0.25 inches.  Winds will gust to 20 mph or less through the storm.

REST OF LAKES REGION/NORTH:

Any remaining rain will switch to freezing rain by 12-2am Sunday.  Freezing rain will continue through the rest of the storm, which should end by 7-10am Monday.  The heaviest precipitation should be Saturday night through early Sunday afternoon.  Lighter freezing rain will take over after that.  Ice accretions should generally be 0.25-0.50 inches.  Locally higher totals of up to 0.75 inches can’t be ruled out.  This could have a significant impact on the grid and travel.  Winds will gust to 20 mph or less through the storm.