CARIBOU, Maine – A quiet, chilly Sunday will give way to a gusty, rain-soaked Tuesday across northern and eastern Maine as a low-pressure system tracks through the region. The National Weather Service in Caribou reports that high pressure will hold through Monday, but a strong cold front arriving late Monday night will bring rain, shifting winds, and a sharp temperature drop by Tuesday evening.
According to the National Weather Service, rainfall totals of 0.25 to 0.50 inch are expected, with the heaviest rain likely from late Monday night into early Tuesday morning. Southerly winds will strengthen ahead of the front, gusting up to 35 mph, before turning west and northwest by Tuesday afternoon. The agency notes that travel could be affected by wet roads, especially during the Tuesday morning commute, while elevated wind gusts may down small branches and cause spotty power outages.
Overnight lows tonight will range from the low 20s in northern Aroostook County to the low 30s Downeast, with patchy river valley fog possible. By Tuesday, temperatures will briefly rise into the upper 40s to low 50s before dropping again behind the front.
Residents are urged to secure outdoor decorations, check drains and gutters, and prepare for rapidly changing wind directions. Mariners should also monitor advisories, as gale conditions may develop along the Gulf of Maine Tuesday afternoon.
Five-Day Forecast for Caribou, ME:
Sun: 39/22 – Mostly clear; calm winds and valley fog late.
Mon: 44/28 – Increasing clouds; rain develops late night.
Tue: 50/36 – Rain and gusty; wind shift W/NW 30–35 mph.
Wed: 43/30 – Clearing skies; breezy and cooler.
Thu: 46/32 – Partly sunny; light winds, seasonable chill.
