Snow begins to weaken across New Hampshire as nor’easter subsides

Some areas in New Hampshire have seen nearly three feet of snow as a major nor’easter continues to wallop New Hampshire. A winter storm warning is in effect for all of New Hampshire except for Coos County, where a winter weather advisory is posted.>> Weather alertsThere was a combination of heavy snow for most areas and cold rain close to the coastline early Tuesday, and by midday, the rain changed to snow in all areas. Snowfall rates of more than 1 inch per hour have been seen, at times. >> Interactive Radar | Traffic trackerIMPACTS: WINDS, OUTAGE POTENTIAL, COASTAL CONCERNSWind gusts ramped up at the coastline Tuesday afternoon, with winds over 40 mph possible there. Gusts could top 30 mph inland.>> UPDATES: Closings | Outages | Road Conditions | CoastlineWhile major coastal flooding is not expected, some splash over and minor beach erosion is possible around Tuesday evening’s high tide and Wednesday morning’s high tide — at 5:09 p.m. Tuesday and 5:23 a.m. Wednesday at Hampton Beach. >> Latest hour-by-hour timeline:The combination of heavier, wet snow and gusty winds has led to tens of thousands of power outages, with more possible as the nor’easter continues.Travel on area roadways will be especially difficult on Tuesday afternoon, night and through early Wednesday.PROJECTED TOTALSSnow totals will be highest in the higher elevations of Hillsborough County into the Monadnock Region, where more than 12-18 inches of snow is possible. A few isolated spots in the higher elevations have already exceeded 18 inches of accumulation. The rest of the state can expect about 8-12 inches, with lesser amounts possible north and northwest of the White Mountains and also at the coastline, where rain will initially mix in.>> Some NH towns postpone Tuesday elections because of incoming winter stormSnow will wane in intensity as the storm starts to pull away early late Tuesday night and Wednesday.LOOKING AHEADA more pleasant stretch of weather will take us through Thursday with partial sunshine and highs in the 40s. There is a chance of passing rain showers late Friday and into Saturday. Be weather aware: Download the WMUR app for Apple or Android devices and turn on push notifications. You can choose to receive weather alerts for your geolocation and/or up to three ZIP codes. In addition, you can receive word when precipitation is coming to your area.Follow the Storm Watch 9 team on social media:Mike Haddad: Facebook | TwitterKevin Skarupa: Facebook | TwitterHayley LaPoint: Facebook | TwitterJacqueline Thomas: Facebook | TwitterMatt Hoenig: Facebook | Twitter

MANCHESTER, N.H. —

Some areas in New Hampshire have seen nearly three feet of snow as a major nor’easter continues to wallop New Hampshire.

A winter storm warning is in effect for all of New Hampshire except for Coos County, where a winter weather advisory is posted.

>> Weather alerts

There was a combination of heavy snow for most areas and cold rain close to the coastline early Tuesday, and by midday, the rain changed to snow in all areas. Snowfall rates of more than 1 inch per hour have been seen, at times.

>> Interactive Radar | Traffic tracker

IMPACTS: WINDS, OUTAGE POTENTIAL, COASTAL CONCERNS

Wind gusts ramped up at the coastline Tuesday afternoon, with winds over 40 mph possible there. Gusts could top 30 mph inland.

>> UPDATES: Closings | Outages | Road Conditions | Coastline

While major coastal flooding is not expected, some splash over and minor beach erosion is possible around Tuesday evening’s high tide and Wednesday morning’s high tide — at 5:09 p.m. Tuesday and 5:23 a.m. Wednesday at Hampton Beach.

>> Latest hour-by-hour timeline:

The combination of heavier, wet snow and gusty winds has led to tens of thousands of power outages, with more possible as the nor’easter continues.

Travel on area roadways will be especially difficult on Tuesday afternoon, night and through early Wednesday.

PROJECTED TOTALS

Snow totals will be highest in the higher elevations of Hillsborough County into the Monadnock Region, where more than 12-18 inches of snow is possible. A few isolated spots in the higher elevations have already exceeded 18 inches of accumulation.

The rest of the state can expect about 8-12 inches, with lesser amounts possible north and northwest of the White Mountains and also at the coastline, where rain will initially mix in.

>> Some NH towns postpone Tuesday elections because of incoming winter storm

Snow will wane in intensity as the storm starts to pull away early late Tuesday night and Wednesday.

LOOKING AHEAD

A more pleasant stretch of weather will take us through Thursday with partial sunshine and highs in the 40s.

There is a chance of passing rain showers late Friday and into Saturday.

Be weather aware: Download the WMUR app for Apple or Android devices and turn on push notifications. You can choose to receive weather alerts for your geolocation and/or up to three ZIP codes. In addition, you can receive word when precipitation is coming to your area.

Follow the Storm Watch 9 team on social media: