Caribou, ME – Residents across Maine should prepare for a very cold night tonight as a weak weather system brings light snow to the far north, while a much stronger storm offshore threatens high winds and dangerous marine conditions by Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, a weak trough dropping south from Canada is expected to produce around one to two inches of snow across far northern Maine late Thursday into early Friday. Most of the state will remain mostly cloudy, with bitterly cold overnight temperatures.
Lows are expected to fall near zero degrees in many areas overnight. In the western highlands, temperatures could dip as low as 5 degrees below zero, where a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect. Forecasters warn that exposed skin could be at risk during the coldest overnight hours, especially in higher elevations.
While snowfall impacts remain limited, attention is turning to a large and powerful storm system tracking well offshore. The system is expected to strengthen as it moves north, with the potential to brush Maine’s Downeast coast and offshore waters with strong winds from Sunday into Monday.
The National Weather Service reports that wind gusts could become hazardous for marine interests, with building seas creating dangerous conditions. Swell heights may reach up to 8 feet along the coast by Monday, increasing the risk for rough surf and hazardous boating conditions.
Although the storm is forecast to remain offshore, residents along the Downeast coast and mariners are urged to closely monitor updates, as even minor track shifts could increase local impacts.
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