Maine – The air in northern Maine bites hard this morning, as Caribou sits at -5°F under crystal skies and calm winds. The frost crunches beneath boots, and every breath rises white against the dawn—an unmistakable signal that deep December cold has settled in for the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, clouds will thicken later today with a chance of snow showers by evening, continuing through late Sunday night. Snow will remain light, but blowing flakes and temperatures dipping well below zero could make travel feel harsh and visibility briefly limited. Wind chills may fall to -15°F, enough to freeze exposed skin within minutes.
Sunday brings highs near 15°F, followed by another frigid plunge Sunday night with readings near 2°F. Monday offers brief sunshine and calmer winds, but temperatures will again hover in the teens before another clipper system tracks toward the Great Lakes and New England midweek. That system could reintroduce light snow Tuesday into Wednesday, signaling a more active winter pattern that could continue Dec. 11–17, right as early holiday travel ramps up.
Residents are encouraged to limit outdoor exposure, bundle up in layers, and keep vehicles winter-ready. Even minor snow showers could create black ice on rural roads and parking lots.
Expect clear but dangerously cold nights ahead—winter has truly arrived in Maine.
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