Friday’s weather: Abundant sunshine, high of 87

Weather Watch with Rick Gordon

Friday’s Weather

Abundant sunshine with very warm temperatures. The high will be 87 degrees.

5-Day Forecast Sept. 13-17

Today: Lots of sunshine and very warm. High 87 Winds: WSW 5-10 mph

Tonight: Mostly clear & comfortable. Low 60 Winds: Light & Variable

Saturday: Mainly sunny, very warm, and slightly more humid. High 85 (feel like 89) Winds: Light & Variable

Saturday night: Mainly clear & humid. Low 66 Winds: Light & Variable

Sunday: Some sun & humid. High 84 (feel like 86) Winds: E 5-10 mph

Sunday night: Mainly clear and turning less humid. Low 56 Winds: ENE 5-10 mph

Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm. High 86 Winds: SSW 5-10 mph

Monday night: Clear & comfortably cool. Low 55 Winds: Light & Variable

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, very warm, and more humid. High 88 (feel like 91) Winds: WSW 5-10 mph

Tuesday night: Partly cloudy & humid. Low 67 Winds: SSE 5-10 mp

Weather Patterns We’re Watching

The forecast for the first day of Astronomical Fall, Sunday, September 22, predicts some sunshine with temperatures in the upper 70s.

Hiking/Beach/Lake Forecasts

Take a Hike

Elevations for summits above 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire Today: Summits will sometimes be shrouded in clouds. Expect highs in the mid-60s, except for temperatures in the upper 50s at elevations above 5000 feet. Northwest winds will blow at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph.

Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire Today: Summits will be shrouded in clouds at times. Expect highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds will be blowing at speeds of up to 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph.Peak Foliage Tracker

The optimal period for viewing fall foliage ranges from late September to October, with popular spots likely filling up quickly. To avoid the crowds, visiting parks and hiking trails early in the day is recommended.

Click here to go to the Visit NH Fall Foliage interactive tracking page.