Portland, Maine – After a stretch of biting winter cold, Maine is poised to see a modest temperature rebound during the first full week of February, offering a small but noticeable break as the calendar turns toward midwinter’s back half.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, temperatures from Tuesday, Feb. 4, through Monday, Feb. 10, are still favored to run below normal across the East Coast, including Maine. However, readings are expected to edge closer to seasonal averages compared to late January, especially during daytime hours. Highs in southern and coastal Maine may climb into the upper 20s and low 30s at times, with overnight lows remaining in the teens.
Northern and western sections of the state, including the mountains and interior valleys, will stay colder, but even there, extreme cold looks less persistent. The CPC outlook shows Maine squarely in the below-normal category, though without signals for prolonged Arctic outbreaks.
Precipitation chances appear limited during this period, reducing the risk for widespread snow or ice. That could help travel conditions remain manageable on major routes such as I-95 and U.S. Route 1, though icy patches are still possible during overnight and early morning hours.
Residents are encouraged to continue cold-weather precautions, including protecting pipes and limiting time outdoors during the coldest periods. While this is not a true spring preview, it does mark a subtle shift away from January’s harshest cold. Additional outlooks and advisories may be issued as February progresses.
