Maine – Cold air sits quietly over northern Maine this morning, with Caribou waking up under calm skies and temperatures in the low teens. Snowbanks glow faintly at sunrise, and the stillness masks what’s coming next as winter regains momentum across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, hazardous weather is not expected today, allowing MLK Day activities to proceed without disruption. Highs climb only into the lower 20s, keeping the air crisp but manageable through the afternoon. Roads remain mostly dry, though shaded spots stay slick.
Conditions change quickly beginning Tuesday. Very cold wind chills arrive during the day and intensify Tuesday night. Wind chills fall into the 10 to 20 below zero range, with even colder values expected heading into the weekend. Outdoor exposure becomes dangerous fast, especially during early mornings and after sunset.
Attention then turns to snow. Light snow develops Wednesday night and continues into Thursday morning. Total accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are possible across the Central Highlands, Aroostook County, and the North Woods. Even modest snowfall could slow the Thursday morning commute, especially on Route 1, Route 11, and rural secondary roads.
Winds stay light, but cold pavement increases the risk for flash freezing where snow melts during daylight hours and refreezes quickly. Drivers should plan extra travel time and keep winter safety kits in vehicles.
By Friday, skies trend drier, but the cold remains locked in. Highs struggle to reach the teens, reinforcing that winter is far from finished across northern Maine. Longer-range outlooks continue to signal persistent cold with limited precipitation into next week.
Five-Day Outlook for Caribou, Maine
- Today: Partly sunny, high near 23°
- Tonight: Chance of snow showers, low near 11°
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and breezy, high near 17°
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 14°
- Thursday: Snow likely, high near 27°
