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Maine Snow Nov. 12-13: Wet Snow, Up to 0.5 Inch Downeast
Bangor, ME – Parts of Downeast Maine could see a brief round of wet snow beginning Thursday night, Nov. 12, as a coastal low pressure system brings a mixture of rain and snow into the region. Forecast
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-11-12T11:07:28.686Z
Bangor, ME – Parts of Downeast Maine could see a brief round of wet snow beginning Thursday night, Nov. 12, as a coastal low pressure system brings a mixture of rain and snow into the region. Forecasters expect light accumulations of up to half an inch before precipitation transitions back to rain Friday morning, Nov. 13.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, a rain and snow mixture will develop across Downeast Maine early Thursday night before changing to mostly light snow overnight. Snowfall is expected to remain limited, with northern Maine experiencing generally dry conditions through Friday.
Thursday, Nov. 12: Rain and Snow Arrive
High temperatures Thursday will range from the upper 30s across northern Maine to the middle and upper 40s closer to the coast.
Bangor is forecast to reach approximately 45 degrees, while Bar Harbor could reach 44 degrees.
Ellsworth may reach 46 degrees, with Calais near 46 degrees.
As temperatures cool Thursday night, precipitation could transition to wet snow across portions of the Downeast region.
Friday, Nov. 13: Light Snow Before Rain Returns
Snow accumulations of up to approximately half an inch are possible late Thursday night into Friday morning.
The National Weather Service expects precipitation to transition back to rain as conditions change Friday.
Friday highs are forecast near 41 degrees in Bangor, 40 in Ellsworth and 41 in Bar Harbor.
Calais could reach 41 degrees, while Houlton is expected to remain cooler near 39 degrees.
Northern Maine: Mostly Dry Conditions
Communities farther north, including Caribou, Presque Isle and Fort Kent, are expected to remain generally dry through Friday.
Friday highs will range from the middle to upper 30s across much of northern Maine.
What Residents Should Know
Motorists traveling through Downeast Maine early Friday should watch for brief periods of wet snow, especially where temperatures are cold enough for minor accumulation.
Significant snowfall is not forecast, and precipitation is expected to return to rain Friday morning.
Residents should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts as the coastal system approaches.