Merrimack Storm Center: Snow Misses State, Brutal Cold Here to Stay

Well, here we go again. Another snow storm that could deliver as much as 8 inches is heading toward Merrimack and the first flakes could start falling later this afternoon. What makes this storm even worse is that it will be accompanied by freezing cold and high winds that could lead to some power outages.

Be sure to follow our Merrimack Storm Center to get the latest information about closings and road conditions.

Wednesday, Jan. 22:

6:30 a.m.:

A winter storm that was predicted to deliver anywhere from 4- to 8 inches of snow in southern New Hampshire stayed further south of New Hampshire thanks to the frigid blustery winds from the north and yielded only light snow.

Tuesday, Jan. 21:

1 p.m.

Here are the most current snow fall projections made by several television news stations and the National Weather Service.

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Get your shovels and snow blowers ready, Merrimack. You're going to need them.

The first storm of 2014 is underway as the initial flakes began falling after midnight on Thursday. During the day on Thursday there will be some accumulation, though much of the snow will come Thursday night into Friday before the storm ends by Friday afternoon.

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Below is what you need to know about this week's significant winter storm. We will be updating this storm center article throughout the storm, so be sure to check back throughout.

Current Forecast

How much snow is the Merrimack area expected to get Tuesday and Wednesday? Here are the projections as of Tuesday at 1 p.m. Already the National Weather Service has declared a Winter Storm Warning.

• In case of an emergency, dial 911
  
• Merrimack Police Department: 603-424-3774
• Merrimack Fire Department: 603-424-3690
• Public Service of New Hampshire Power Outages: 1-800-662-7764
• Comcast: 1-800-COMCAST (1-800-266-2278)
• Verizon: 1-800-VERIZON (1-800-837-4966)