Maine – Snow lifts off open fields before sunrise, sweeping across roadways and briefly erasing visibility in northern Aroostook County. The cold bites hard this morning, with wind chills plunging well below zero as winter tightens its grip during the first full weekend of the season.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, patchy blowing snow continues early today, especially in exposed areas. Actual temperatures hover near 10 degrees, but wind chills fall as low as 15 below zero. Drivers on Route 1, Route 11, and secondary rural roads may encounter sudden visibility drops through the morning hours.
Conditions improve slightly by afternoon as skies turn mostly sunny, though cold remains locked in place. Tonight turns frigid again, with lows near 5 below zero. Any untreated roads could turn slick quickly as refreezing sets in.
Saturday brings bright sunshine but little warmth. Highs struggle into the mid-teens, and gusty northwest winds keep wind chills near 15 below zero at times. Saturday night stays clear and brutally cold, setting the stage for another icy start Sunday morning.
Sunday offers more sun and slightly lighter winds. Temperatures recover into the low 20s, though it still feels sharply cold outdoors. By Sunday night, clouds increase ahead of the next system.
Snow chances rise Monday, with light snow developing by morning and becoming more likely through the day. Accumulations appear modest for now, but cold pavement could allow snow to stick quickly. Travel delays are possible into Monday night.
Looking toward New Year’s week 2026, cold weather holds firm. New Year’s Eve appears dry but bitter, with nighttime temperatures near single digits. A larger winter storm is being monitored for early next week, and details should become clearer soon.
If you’re traveling this weekend, plan extra time and pack winter essentials. How cold did it feel where you stepped outside this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Caribou, ME
Today: Blowing snow early, then mostly sunny. High near 10°.
Saturday: Sunny and frigid. High near 14°.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. High near 23°.
Monday: Snow likely. High near 27°.
Tuesday: Chance of snow. High near 25°.
