CARIBOU, ME — The deep freeze is on the move. An arctic front is charging across northern Maine this morning, bringing bursts of heavy snow, whipping wind, and temperatures plunging toward zero by nightfall.
The National Weather Service in Caribou warns that the front will sweep through between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., carrying intense snow showers and localized snow squalls capable of dropping visibility to near zero. Drivers on Route 1, I-95, and rural highways across Aroostook and Penobscot counties should prepare for rapidly changing conditions — even a brief whiteout could make roads treacherous.
As the front passes, the coldest air of the season will surge in behind it. By late afternoon, wind chill values may fall to 20–30°F below zero, especially across open fields and higher terrain. Meteorologists say frostbite can occur in less than 15 minutes under these conditions. Residents are urged to limit outdoor exposure, protect pets and livestock, and check heating systems.
Friday offers a bright but bitterly cold rebound with highs near 13°F and lows near 1°F, followed by a slow moderation into the weekend. Another light snow chance may return Sunday night into early Monday, though no major accumulation is expected.
Five-Day Outlook (Caribou, ME)
- Thursday: Heavy snow showers 8AM–2PM, high 19°F. Wind chills -25°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 13°F, low 1°F.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high 22°F.
- Sunday: Chance snow, high 25°F.
- Monday: Partly cloudy, high 17°F.
