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Maine Weather Alert: Caribou, ME 90% Rain Saturday, Snow Nov 7-11
Caribou, ME — Cold rain will soak northern Maine through the weekend, while temperatures falling toward 30 degrees could introduce snowflakes by Tuesday night.
By Cole Barrett · 2026-11-07T10:17:24.234Z
Caribou, ME — Cold rain will soak northern Maine through the weekend, while temperatures falling toward 30 degrees could introduce snowflakes by Tuesday night.
The developing pattern brings two separate concerns for Aroostook County: wet roads through Sunday and potentially slippery surfaces as colder air settles in.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, rain chances reach 90% Saturday and increase to 100% Saturday night.
The wet pattern continues Sunday, with an 80% precipitation probability before conditions gradually improve.
Caribou Municipal Airport reported 39 degrees and overcast skies early Saturday, with northerly winds around 17 mph.
Saturday Sunday: Rain Intensifies Across Northern Maine Saturday's high reaches approximately 43 degrees, keeping precipitation in liquid form across Caribou.
Northeast winds around 11 mph could produce gusts approaching 22 mph.
The National Weather Service expects between one quarter and one half inch of rain during the day.
Additional rainfall between one tenth and one quarter inch is possible Saturday night.
Sunday brings continued rain, with temperatures reaching 44 degrees and wind gusts approaching 23 mph.
Drivers traveling U.S. Route 1 and nearby Aroostook County roads should prepare for wet pavement and reduced visibility during heavier showers.
Allow extra stopping distance, especially where fallen leaves collect along roadways.
Monday: Rain Chances Ease Before Colder Air Arrives Monday offers a transition toward drier weather.
A 30% chance of showers remains, mainly between noon and 5 p.m.
Temperatures should reach approximately 46 degrees, making Monday the warmest day in the five day outlook.
However, colder air begins settling across northern Maine afterward.
Monday night temperatures fall toward 32 degrees, bringing conditions close to freezing.
Tuesday Wednesday: Snow Chances Enter the Picture Tuesday brings partly sunny skies and temperatures near 44 degrees.
The bigger concern develops Tuesday night.
According to the National Weather Service, a 20% chance of precipitation includes rain potentially mixing with snow after 10 p.m.
Temperatures could fall toward 30 degrees.
Veterans Day remains partly sunny, with highs near 43 degrees.
Another 20% chance of snow develops Wednesday night as temperatures fall toward 28 degrees.
No measurable snowfall accumulation is specified in the supplied outlook.
Still, drivers should monitor pavement conditions if precipitation develops while temperatures approach freezing.
Wet surfaces can become slippery when temperatures drop below 32 degrees.
No tornado threat is indicated in the local outlook.