Blizzard Warning Issued for Coastal Rockingham County; Up to 14 Inches of Snow Forecast
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Coastal Rockingham County, effective from Sunday evening through Monday night, citing life-threatening travel conditions.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal Rockingham, New Hampshire
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Gray ME
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Coastal Rockingham, New Hampshire.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, has issued a Blizzard Warning for Coastal Rockingham County. The alert is in effect from 7:00 PM EST this evening until 10:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Coastal Rockingham County in New Hampshire.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If travel is absolutely necessary, motorists should use extreme caution and carry a winter survival kit. If you become stranded, remain with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions, residents can visit newengland511.org. Persons should consider delaying all travel due to the potential for life-threatening conditions.
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions are expected to bring total snow accumulations between 10 and 14 inches. Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 50 mph. These conditions will likely result in visibilities dropping below one-quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Heavy wet snow combined with strong winds may lead to snapped tree branches, downed power lines, and an elevated threat of power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected, making travel treacherous.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning begins at 7:00 PM EST on Sunday, February 22, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 10:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23. Hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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