Maine greets this Saturday morning with a cold, damp breeze sliding across the northern woods as low clouds cling to the horizon. Wet pavement glistens under early daylight, hinting at the unsettled stretch ahead. Conditions stay manageable for now, but snow chances grow steadily, especially for anyone traveling after the holiday.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered snow showers continue today across the Caribou area, with highs near the lower 30s and gusty winds. Roads may briefly whiten in the afternoon, particularly on shaded back routes. Drivers should allow extra time on Route 1 and Route 161 where quick bursts may reduce visibility.
Meteorologists are tracking a more impactful setup developing Sunday. Models now hint at several inches of accumulating snow from late Sunday afternoon into Sunday night across northern Maine, with the heaviest totals likely north of Caribou toward Millinocket and Houlton. A possible changeover zone may form farther south if temperatures hover near freezing. Travel conditions may deteriorate quickly after sunset as steadier snow arrives.
This emerging system sits ahead of a major early-December cold surge stretching from the Midwest to New England December 2–6. The broad trough could drop temperatures well below normal while enhancing moisture and storm potential across the Northeast. To be fair, exact snow totals remain uncertain, but the overall pattern strongly favors additional winter weather chances next week.
Monday stays cold with lingering flurries, and Tuesday brings another slight chance of snow as winds shift. By Wednesday, brief sun returns, but the crisp air reminds residents that true winter is closing in.
Post-Thanksgiving travelers should monitor updates, keep winter gear in vehicles, and plan for slower trips Sunday evening.
