Maine’s North Woods are locked in a cold, wind-driven winter pattern this morning. Light snow falls across Caribou with temperatures near 25 degrees. A northwest breeze pushes fine flakes across Route 1, cutting visibility in open stretches.
Gusts reach up to 29 mph through the day. Patchy blowing snow develops in exposed areas of Aroostook County. Drivers may encounter sudden drifts and slick spots, especially north of town. Slow down on rural roads where snow sweeps across lanes.
Skies gradually clear later today, but cold air stays firm. Highs reach only 26 degrees. Wind chills dip into the single digits at times. Tonight turns mostly clear and sharply colder. Temperatures fall near 7 degrees by early Friday, with wind chills below zero in open fields.
Friday brings bright sunshine and calmer conditions. Highs climb to 24 degrees. It remains cold but quieter for travel. Friday night drops near 3 degrees under mostly clear skies.
Valentine’s Day Saturday introduces another round of light snow showers. Highs rise to 28 degrees. Snow chances increase into Saturday night, with a 50 percent chance of additional snow showers. Minor accumulation could create fresh slick spots before sunrise Sunday.
Sunday turns mostly sunny but cold again, with highs near 27. Washington’s Birthday brings a slight chance of snow and highs near 31.
Looking ahead, temperatures gradually moderate into the mid-30s by midweek. The 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across much of the country, though northern Maine may still see periodic snow chances.
Winter remains firmly in control for now.
Five-Day Outlook for Caribou, ME:
Friday: Sunny, high 24
Saturday: Snow showers possible, high 28
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 27
Monday: Slight chance snow, high 31
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 35
