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Caribou, ME Weather Alert Oct. 16: Snow, Rain and Gusty Winds
Caribou, ME – Northern Maine residents could wake up to accumulating snow Friday, Oct. 16, before widespread rain and strengthening winds bring changing conditions across the region through Saturday.
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-10-15T21:01:23.372Z
Caribou, ME – Northern Maine residents could wake up to accumulating snow Friday, Oct. 16, before widespread rain and strengthening winds bring changing conditions across the region through Saturday. Some higher elevation communities could receive up to an inch of snow as temperatures fluctuate.
According to the National Weather Service NWS in Caribou, precipitation will develop Friday morning and continue throughout the day. Snow is possible across northern areas, including portions of Aroostook County, before transitioning back to rain during the early afternoon.
Snow Possible Before Widespread Rain Takes Over
Forecasters expect a dusting to half an inch of snow across parts of northern Maine, with localized accumulations approaching 1 inch in higher terrain.
Communities near Caribou, Presque Isle and surrounding northern areas could experience a brief period of wintry conditions Friday morning.
As temperatures rise, precipitation will transition to rain, with total rainfall amounts generally ranging from half an inch to three quarters of an inch through Saturday evening.
Wet roads and changing visibility could affect travel, particularly during the Friday morning commute.
Winds Increase as Temperatures Drop Saturday
Wind gusts are forecast to reach 30 mph Friday night, with potentially stronger gusts across higher terrain.
By Saturday morning, falling temperatures and gusty conditions could produce wind chills in the upper teens to lower 20s across northern Maine.
Saturday will remain breezy, with gusts potentially reaching 35 mph as the system moves through the region.
Residents should secure loose outdoor decorations and prepare for wet roads, chilly conditions and periods of gusty wind.
The NWS expects conditions to gradually dry out later in the weekend and into early next week.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts as precipitation types and snowfall amounts may change.