Caribou, Maine – Drivers and weekend planners in northern Maine should prepare for a damp start to Saturday as showers return to the region. Conditions along U.S. Route 1 could become slick, slowing early travel and disrupting outdoor fall activities.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, showers are likely Saturday morning, tapering off into the afternoon with highs in the upper 60s. Winds will increase from the southwest, gusting up to 20 mph. Friday will provide a brief window of sunshine before the unsettled weather arrives, making it the better day for outdoor errands and early weekend travel.
The shift in conditions underscores a typical early October pattern, with bright fall foliage but sudden swings between calm and wet weather. By Sunday, sunshine will return with highs near 75, offering a much warmer and drier close to the weekend. Monday and Tuesday remain mild, though additional showers may develop by midweek.
Residents planning seasonal tasks such as yard cleanup or Halloween decorating should use Friday or Sunday to avoid interruptions. Officials urge drivers to watch for wet leaves on roadways, which can be as slippery as ice.
The next update from the National Weather Service will refine rainfall timing and coverage, especially for Saturday morning.
Five Day Forecast for Caribou, Maine
- Friday: Sunny, high 69. Southwest winds gusting up to 22 mph.
- Saturday: Showers likely early, high 69. Gusty southwest winds to 20 mph.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, warmer, high 75. Light southwest winds.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 79.
- Tuesday: Chance of showers, high 73.
