Caribou, Maine – Maine drivers along Route 1 should prepare for slick conditions and gusty winds starting Friday afternoon as a round of spring storms pushes through Aroostook County.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, showers will begin midday Friday, intensifying into the evening with gusts up to 32 mph. Patchy fog may form late Friday night, making visibility a concern through early Saturday. Rainfall could total up to a quarter-inch, especially south and west of town. Wind will shift to the south with sustained speeds near 18 mph and gusts topping 30 mph by nightfall.
Caribou’s dry Thursday will give way to increasing clouds late tonight before rain sets in Friday. Friday’s high will reach 52°F, with Saturday slightly warmer near 62°F but still unsettled. Showers remain possible into Saturday evening, though coverage will diminish to 30–40%.
Sunday stays damp, with a 30% chance of showers and highs in the mid-50s. Conditions will improve Monday and Tuesday with drier air and spring temperatures near 56°F to 64°F.
Drivers should avoid flooded or debris-covered roadways, especially near low-lying areas and rural routes like Route 1 and Route 161. Keep phones charged and check travel conditions before heading out.
Five-Day Spring Outlook:
- Friday: Rain, 52°F, gusts up to 32 mph
- Saturday: Showers likely, 62°F
- Sunday: Scattered showers, 56°F
- Monday: Sunny, 56°F
- Tuesday: Slight rain chance, 64°F
