Maine – Light snowflakes drift across Caribou this morning as temperatures hold near 20 degrees, keeping sidewalks crunchy and Route 1 slick in spots. The sky remains overcast, and scattered snow showers continue to rotate through Aroostook County.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, scattered snow showers persist through late morning with a 40% chance of precipitation and highs reaching near 33 degrees. Winds increase from the west between 8 and 13 mph, with gusts up to 23 mph. Brief bursts of snow could lower visibility for drivers heading into town.
Skies partially clear tonight, and temperatures plunge to around 2 degrees. Wind chills may dip below zero. Any melting this afternoon will refreeze quickly after sunset, creating flash freeze concerns on bridges and untreated roads.
Sunshine returns Friday with highs near 25 degrees. Clouds increase Friday night as temperatures fall to 10 degrees.
Saturday brings a transition. Highs climb to 39 degrees with a chance of snow early, then a mix of rain and snow late morning into midday. Gusty south winds could reach 34 mph. Slushy conditions are possible before colder air returns.
Saturday night turns colder with lows near 8 degrees and a slight chance of snow showers. Sunday stays mostly cloudy with highs near 16 degrees and another 30% chance of snow. Temperatures drop sharply Sunday night to around 9 below zero.
Monday remains sunny but frigid near 14 degrees. A gradual moderation develops midweek, with highs pushing back toward the upper 20s and low 30s as March approaches.
Five Day Outlook for Caribou, Maine:
Today: Scattered snow showers, high 33.
Friday: Sunny, high 25.
Saturday: Chance rain/snow, breezy, high 39.
Sunday: Chance of snow, high 16.
Monday: Sunny, high 14.
