Maine – Maine’s far north wakes to a steel-gray sky, faint flurries drifting across frozen fields, and the kind of crisp air that bites exposed skin within minutes. Light snow coats the edges of Route 1 near Caribou, and wind-blown powder sweeps across driveways as the region steps deeper into December winter weather.
Isolated snow showers may redevelop this afternoon, but even small bursts can reduce visibility quickly on open stretches of highway. Temperatures hover near 23°, yet the air feels colder each hour as a northwesterly breeze strengthens. By tonight, wind chills plunge toward –3°, raising concern for early flash-freeze conditions where daytime melt refreezes on untreated pavement. Travelers should watch for slick spots on rural roads and shaded hills where ice lingers longest.
Monday brings clearing skies and a slightly calmer feel, though highs only reach 17°. To be fair, sunshine helps, but not much — northwest winds gust 24–30 mph, pushing wind chills toward –6° and making even short errands feel punishing. This early-season cold snap signals a broader pattern shift across the eastern U.S., with meteorologists tracking stronger Arctic influence deep into Christmas-travel season.
Tuesday offers a noticeable improvement: mostly sunny skies and a high near 21°, enough to break the bitter edge but not enough to erase the winter vibe. By midweek, another window of snow-shower chances returns as warmer air tries to lift northward, creating subtle moisture swings typical of mid-December.
With holiday travel rising across northern Maine, residents should stay alert for fast-changing conditions and icy backroads.
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Five-Day Outlook (Sun–Thu)
• Today: Mostly cloudy; isolated PM snow showers. High 23°.
• Monday: Partly sunny; high 17°. Wind chills as low as –6°.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny; high 21°.
• Wednesday: Chance snow showers; high 33°.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny; high 30°.
