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Daily editionThursday, September 24th, 2026

Good morning, Manchester.

The 5AM Manchester Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of September.

Environment

  1. September in NH saw near-average temperatures and 2/3 inch less rain, which might yield slightly less vivid leaves, according to the National Weather Service.

    Foliage expert Jim Salge said peak colors will arrive gradually in early to mid-October (with a chance of nor’easter rain on the Seacoast).

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  2. After Tuesday's autumnal equinox, northern parts of New Hampshire show moderate fall colors while southern areas, including Manchester, begin to change.

    Local forecasts indicate peak foliage in Coos County by late September and in the Monadnock and Lakes regions early October (consistent with this season's trends).

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