CARIBOU, ME — Northern Maine residents should brace for a busy stretch of winter weather beginning Friday, as the National Weather Service in Caribou warns of locally heavy snow showers and the potential for a broader snow system early next week.
Forecasters say that snow showers developing across the northern counties Friday morning could briefly reduce visibility and cause quick accumulations on untreated roads, especially north of Presque Isle, Fort Kent, and Madawaska. While totals Friday remain light, the intensity of snow bands could make travel slick and unpredictable for short periods.
The bigger concern arrives Sunday into Sunday night, when a more organized system is expected to bring several inches of accumulation across northern Maine. Areas north of Lincoln may see steady snow developing by Sunday afternoon and lasting through the night. Winds will stay light, but temperatures in the upper 20s mean snow will stick easily to colder surfaces, making travel hazardous after sunset.
Forecasters are also tracking a potential widespread snowfall Tuesday that could affect a larger portion of the state, though details on track and intensity remain uncertain. If current trends continue, this system could deliver the first regionwide snow event of December, prompting early winter travel disruptions across central and northern Maine.
