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Eastern Maine Snow Forecast: Under 1 Inch Expected Nov. 13
Caribou, ME – A potential coastal storm that could bring snow to eastern Maine on Friday, November 13, is now looking less likely to produce widespread impacts as forecasters track a southward shift i
By Owen Prescott · 2026-11-11T22:37:51.992Z
Caribou, ME – A potential coastal storm that could bring snow to eastern Maine on Friday, November 13, is now looking less likely to produce widespread impacts as forecasters track a southward shift in the system's expected path.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, an updated forecast issued Wednesday, November 11, at 4:39 p.m. indicates confidence continues to decrease that the approaching coastal storm will significantly affect the region.
The greatest uncertainty remains along Maine's immediate Downeast coast , where rain and snow showers could develop Friday morning as a coastal low pressure system moves parallel to the shoreline.
Forecasters expect any snowfall accumulation to remain well below 1 inch, with much of the snow likely melting Friday afternoon as temperatures climb into the lower 40s.
The latest National Weather Service probability map shows a 27% chance of receiving at least 1 inch of snow near Machias, compared with approximately 15% near Ellsworth and 6% near Eastport.
Farther inland, probabilities drop considerably, with most northern Maine communities showing little or no chance of reaching 1 inch.
Additional scattered rain and snow showers remain possible Friday night into Saturday , primarily across eastern Maine.
However, widespread accumulating snowfall is not expected Saturday, and most communities should experience little or no accumulation.
Residents in coastal Hancock and Washington counties should continue monitoring updated forecasts, particularly if traveling Friday morning when rain or wet snow could affect visibility and road conditions.
The National Weather Service emphasizes that the storm's exact track remains uncertain, meaning precipitation coverage could still change before Friday.
Looking ahead, high pressure is expected to arrive early next week, bringing drier conditions and temperatures slightly above seasonal averages during the first half of the week.
Residents should follow updated National Weather Service forecasts as the coastal system approaches.