🌱 Major Snowstorm Possible Thursday + BHS Skiers Are State Champions

Hello, Bedford! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Bedford Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with the most important things happening today in Bedford. In today's briefing, you'll find these stories and more...

• Strong snowstorm possible Thursday.
• Boys' and girls' alpine ski teams are state champions!
• The NH Wedding Magazine Bridal Show is coming to the Manchester Country Club.

But first, today's weather:

A bit of snow and rain. High: 44 Low: 28.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Skiers, snowboarders and snowshoers—snow is coming! Forecasters are predicting a possible strong snowstorm in Bedford on Thursday. Although Wednesday starts with some sun, a wintry mix will start in the late afternoon or early evening, and may bring slippery driving conditions. The snow is expected to continue all day Thursday until early Friday morning. Bedford could see 4 to 6 inches of snow. (WMUR)
2. A shoutout to Bedford High School boys' and girls' alpine ski teams for their big wins. They "swept the competition this past weekend and are now STATE CHAMPS!" Congratulations to both teams! (Bedford School District via Facebook)
3. You don't have to do all of your wedding planning online! NH Wedding Magazine is hosting the NH Wedding Magazine Bridal Show at the "stunning" Manchester Country Club. "Bring your bridal party, or just your fiance" and meet a variety of wedding vendors while enjoying appetizers and sipping on cocktails — free prizes will be offered throughout the night, according to the magazine. The event will be March 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Manchester Country Club. Find tickets and more information at eventbrite.com. (Concord Monitor)

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From my notebook:

• Free NH Butterfly Monitoring Training! "New Hampshire Audubon is excited to partner with New Hampshire Fish and Game (NHFG) to collect long-term data on butterflies in the Concord region and beyond. Sightings will provide valuable data on how species ranges are changing over time. Your data will help support butterfly conservation across the state. Sign up for the first free Butterfly Monitoring Training Webinar on Feb. 22 here. (NH Audubon)
• Grateful for support: "Thank you so much to Derek and friends at Sanford Temperature Control for choosing the Animal Rescue League of NH as a recipient of your community donation program. We are so grateful for your continued support." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Happy Birthday: Yesterday, "we had kids that were 4 years old up to 14 years old craft with us to celebrate Natalie's birthday. 🥳 They all did a fantastic good!🎨👏" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Replace old basement windows: "Anyone know of a local company that does basement replacement windows ? - House was built in the 1960s so these are the older style, tilt-in windows around 12" high." (Nextdoor)
• Lost wedding band: "Anyone with metal detector to do feed room in barn to find my husband wedding band ? - Vital I find due to his health . Not high dollar but want need for him. Want try get him beach redo our vows." (Nextdoor)

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— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and media producer. When she's not writing, you can find her hiking or watching fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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