STRATHAM, N.H. — Authorities in New Hampshire are urging motorists to stay off highways and roads due to whiteout conditions that have led to more than 100 crashes on Tuesday.
In a tweet shortly after 2:30 p.m., New Hampshire State Police shared a photo of a jackknifed tractor-trailer on Route 101 in Stratham as heavy snow piled up on the highway.
“Snow continues to fall, causing whiteout conditions and making it very difficult to see while driving,” state police said. “Please stay off the roads if possible.”
Current conditions on 101 East in Stratham. Snow continues to fall causing white out conditions and making it very difficult to see while driving.
— New Hampshire State Police (@NH_StatePolice) March 14, 2023
Please stay off the roads if possible. pic.twitter.com/TQPsTSv7Ql
Between 5 a.m. and 12 p.m., state police said troopers responded to more than 120 crashes and vehicles off the road across the Granite State.
Troopers continue to respond to crashes statewide.
— New Hampshire State Police (@NH_StatePolice) March 14, 2023
Between the hours of 5am-noon, there have been more than 120 crashes and vehicles off the road.
As snow continues to fall; making travel more difficult, please stay home or avoid unnecessary travel. pic.twitter.com/5YR52r5oiQ
The treacherous driving conditions and downed power lines brought traffic to a standstill on Interstate 93 in Londonderry.
By the time the winter storm wraps up Wednesday, snow totals in New England are expected to reach a couple of feet of snow in higher elevations to several inches along the coast.
For more on the storm, visit the Boston 25 Weather page.
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