Maine’s far north is waking up to a sharp late-winter bite, with overcast skies hanging low over Caribou. Temperatures sit at 27 degrees, and a light south breeze keeps the air feeling brisk. Roads remain mainly dry early, but changes are already lining up.
Highs reach near 41 degrees this afternoon with partial sunshine and gusts up to 25 mph. According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, light snow develops late tonight, mainly between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Lows drop to around 8 degrees, and even minor snowfall could create slick stretches on Route 1 and Route 89 by daybreak.
Thursday turns sharply colder. Highs struggle near 14 degrees with a slight chance of lingering snow early. Wind chills dip below zero at times. Any untreated moisture could refreeze quickly, raising flash-freeze concerns during the morning commute.
Friday moderates to 27 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. By late Friday night, a messy mix develops. Snow may transition to sleet and freezing rain before dawn Saturday. Ice accretion remains possible, especially on elevated roads and sidewalks.
Saturday brings a wintry mix changing to rain, with highs climbing to 46 degrees. Gusts could reach 28 mph. Rain likely continues Saturday night before tapering Sunday. Sunshine returns Sunday with highs near 42.
Clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Longer daylight arrives, but winter is not done yet. Early next week trends milder, with highs pushing into the upper 40s and near 50 by Tuesday.
Five Day Outlook for Caribou, Maine:
Today: Partly sunny. High 41.
Thursday: Cold, slight snow chance early. High 14.
Friday: Mostly cloudy. High 27.
Saturday: Wintry mix then rain. High 46.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. High 42.
