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Maine Weather Alert: Caribou, ME Snow Returns Friday Night
Caribou, ME – Snowflakes could return to northern Maine Friday night, followed by another chance of snow and rain Saturday as temperatures hover near freezing.
By Miles Carter · 2026-11-11T10:23:02.330Z
Caribou, ME – Snowflakes could return to northern Maine Friday night, followed by another chance of snow and rain Saturday as temperatures hover near freezing.
Residents across Caribou, Aroostook County and the surrounding northern Maine communities face a changing November weather pattern, with temperatures dipping into the low 20s before the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, snow chances increase Friday night, with a 30% probability of precipitation. Saturday brings a 40% chance of snow changing to rain as temperatures approach 40 degrees.
A Cold Start Before the Next Snow Chance Wednesday brings a mix of clouds, sunshine and isolated rain or snow showers, with highs near 39 degrees.
The National Weather Service indicates only a 20% chance of precipitation, with west winds gusting up to 22 mph.
By Wednesday night, temperatures fall to approximately 22 degrees, bringing a noticeably colder start to Thursday.
Thursday offers mostly sunny skies and highs near 40 degrees, providing a brief break from unsettled weather.
However, temperatures fall again Thursday night, reaching approximately 23 degrees.
Residents should prepare for freezing conditions, particularly where moisture remains on exposed pavement or untreated surfaces.
Friday Night Brings Renewed Snow Chances Friday stays mostly cloudy, with afternoon temperatures near 39 degrees.
The next opportunity for snow arrives after 1 a.m. Saturday.
The National Weather Service places precipitation chances at 30%, with temperatures falling to around 30 degrees.
North winds could gust as high as 24 mph, adding a colder feel to the late night conditions.
Drivers traveling U.S. Route 1 and other northern Maine roadways should monitor updated conditions before early Saturday trips.
Even light snow can create slippery spots when pavement temperatures remain below freezing.
No specific snowfall accumulation is provided in the current Caribou forecast.
Saturday Could Bring Snow Changing to Rain Saturday introduces another weather transition.
Snow is possible before noon, followed by a chance of rain as temperatures climb toward 40 degrees.
The precipitation chance reaches 40%.
That means residents could encounter changing conditions during the day, especially where temperatures hover near freezing.
Wet roads may become slippery again if temperatures drop and moisture freezes.
Saturday night brings a 30% chance of rain before 8 p.m., with lows near 32 degrees.
Sunday offers improving conditions, with partly sunny skies and highs around 41 degrees.