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Bangor, ME Weather Nov. 7: Heavy Rain Possible After 69° High
BANGOR, ME – An unusually warm stretch of November weather across northern and eastern Maine could approach daily temperature records Thursday, November 5, before a developing coastal storm brings wid
By Avery Collins · 2026-11-05T10:15:09.132Z
BANGOR, ME – An unusually warm stretch of November weather across northern and eastern Maine could approach daily temperature records Thursday, November 5, before a developing coastal storm brings widespread rainfall and potentially 2 inches of precipitation to portions of Downeast Maine this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, temperatures Thursday will run approximately 10 to 20 degrees above seasonal averages, with afternoon highs reaching the mid to upper 60s across much of the region.
Forecasters say some locations could approach daily record high temperatures before conditions turn wetter Friday and Saturday.
Temperatures Approach Record Territory Thursday's forecast includes highs near 69 degrees in Bangor, 68 in Gray, 67 in Calais and 66 in Ellsworth.
Farther north, Caribou could reach approximately 65 degrees, while other communities across Aroostook County experience similarly mild conditions.
Patchy morning fog is expected to dissipate, although additional fog could develop Thursday night in areas receiving afternoon rain.
Weekend Rainfall Could Approach 2 Inches A developing coastal low pressure system is expected to bring increasing rain chances beginning Friday, November 6, with the heaviest precipitation possible Saturday, November 7.
The National Weather Service indicates that coastal Downeast Maine could receive rainfall totals approaching 2 inches.
Forecast probabilities of receiving at least 1 inch of rain Saturday through Saturday night include approximately:
Calais: 68% Ellsworth: 65% Bangor: 48% Lincoln: 42% Millinocket: 36% Houlton: 48% The rainfall could provide some relief from ongoing dry conditions across portions of the region.
Coastal Storm Track Remains Uncertain Forecasters caution that rainfall amounts will depend heavily on the exact path of the developing low pressure system.
If the storm remains closer to the Maine coastline, heavier precipitation could extend farther inland. A track over the Gulf of Maine could shift the heaviest rainfall away from some communities.
Residents planning weekend travel should prepare for wet roads and potentially reduced visibility during periods of heavier rainfall.
The National Weather Service continues to monitor the storm's development and advises residents to check updated forecasts as the weekend approaches.