Caribou, ME – A mix of winter and spring weather will hit Caribou this week, bringing snow, freezing rain, and gusty winds. Residents should prepare for hazardous travel, with conditions worsening midweek as temperatures rise and rain moves in.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 16°F, though wind chills will make it feel as cold as -20°F. Winds from the west will range between 6 and 9 mph. Monday night brings increasing cloud cover with a low near -4°F.
By Tuesday, conditions shift, with mostly cloudy skies and a high of 31°F. Winds will be lighter at 5-10 mph. The real change arrives Tuesday night, when snow moves in, mainly after midnight. Expect lows around 23°F, with a 30% chance of precipitation.
Wednesday is expected to be the most impactful day, with snow changing to freezing rain and sleet in the morning before transitioning to heavy rain in the afternoon. Highs will reach 41°F, but ice accumulation could create hazardous road conditions early in the day. The precipitation chance is 90%.
Wednesday night will see steady rain and patchy fog as temperatures remain above freezing. Rain continues into Thursday, with a high near 45°F and a 90% chance of precipitation.
By Friday, colder air returns, bringing a slight chance of snow showers. The weekend will be partly sunny, with highs in the upper 20s.
Stay weather-aware this week, and plan ahead for possible delays and slippery roads
