Caribou, ME – Northern Maine residents should prepare for hazardous winter weather this weekend as an arctic front moves through the region, bringing blowing snow, gusty winds, and bitterly cold wind chills that could impact travel and outdoor plans.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, very light snow showers are possible Friday afternoon across northern areas, with minimal additional accumulation expected before ending in the evening. The more impactful weather arrives Saturday, when an arctic front is forecast to cross Northern Maine.
Forecasters say the front will bring scattered snow showers along with strong, gusty winds. While snowfall amounts are expected to remain light, the combination of wind and snow could lead to blowing snow in open and exposed areas, reducing visibility and creating difficult driving conditions, particularly on north-south roadways and rural routes.
The cold air behind the front will settle in Saturday night and continue through Sunday night. Minimum wind chills across much of Aroostook County and surrounding northern communities are forecast to fall well below zero, with some locations experiencing wind chills approaching 20 degrees below zero during the overnight and early morning hours.
Residents are urged to use caution when traveling, dress in layers, and limit prolonged outdoor exposure. Those with weekend travel plans should monitor road conditions and be prepared for rapidly changing visibility due to blowing snow.
The cold conditions are expected to persist into early next week, with frigid temperatures continuing Monday morning before a gradual moderation later in the week.
