Caribou, ME – Residents in Aroostook County are waking up to crisp fall air this Wednesday, October 1, with frost warnings in effect tonight. The first week of October brings chilly mornings, but warmer, sunny days are on the way heading into Friday, October 3.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, widespread frost is expected tonight with lows dipping near 32°F. Residents should protect sensitive plants and prepare for icy windshields during the early morning commute.
By Friday, conditions improve with sunny skies and highs near 68°F. Southwest winds may gust up to 22 mph, but daytime warmth will make it an excellent stretch for outdoor activities and early Halloween decorating.
Here’s the detailed forecast for the coming days:
- Wednesday, Oct. 1: Mostly sunny, high near 53°F.
- Wednesday Night: Widespread frost, low near 32°F.
- Thursday, Oct. 2: Sunny, high near 59°F, calm winds.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, low near 37°F.
- Friday, Oct. 3: Sunny, high near 68°F, breezy at times.
- Saturday, Oct. 4: Mostly sunny, high near 70°F.
- Sunday, Oct. 5: Partly sunny, slight chance of showers, high near 74°F.
The week’s pattern shows a classic Maine fall transition—cold nights followed by warmer, sunny afternoons. This weekend offers prime conditions for leaf peeping and preparing homes for the colder weeks ahead.
