Maine’s northern woods are locked in a deep freeze this morning. Temperatures hover near 19 degrees in Caribou, and northwest winds push wind chills down near 5 degrees. Snow showers and patchy blowing snow drift across open fields, reducing visibility at times along Route 1.
After 9 a.m., scattered flurries linger before skies turn partly sunny. Highs struggle to reach 25 degrees. Northwest winds gust up to 29 mph, keeping the air sharp and dry. Any untreated road remains icy, especially in shaded stretches.
Clouds thicken tonight as temperatures plunge to around 4 below zero. Calm winds early give way to a light south breeze. The deep cold sets the stage for accumulating snow by midweek.
Snow becomes likely Wednesday, mainly after midday, with a 60 percent chance of precipitation. Highs reach only 24 degrees. New snowfall amounts remain under one inch, but even light accumulation can quickly create slick roads. Flash freezing is a real concern this time of year. Slush can refreeze fast after sunset.
Snow chances continue Wednesday night, then taper to scattered snow showers Thursday. Thursday’s high climbs to 32 degrees, a modest improvement. Friday brings mostly sunny skies and highs near 28.
The weekend trends slightly milder. Saturday may reach 39 degrees with a brief mix of snow and rain possible. Early next week cools again before longer-range signals hint at gradual moderation into early March.
Five-Day Outlook for Caribou, Maine:
Today: Scattered flurries, high 25.
Wednesday: Snow likely, high 24.
Thursday: Chance of snow showers, high 32.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 28.
Saturday: Slight chance of snow/rain, high 39.
