Caribou, ME – Rain, snow, and sleet are poised to disrupt travel across northern Maine starting Tuesday, just days before Thanksgiving. A complex weather system will bring precipitation to the area beginning in the morning, with snow likely mixing in by evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, rain will develop in western Maine Tuesday morning, spreading eastward by the afternoon. Drivers on Route 1 and other major roadways should prepare for slick conditions as temperatures hover near freezing. By Tuesday night, rain will transition to snow, with precipitation tapering off overnight.
On Wednesday, dry conditions are expected, but scattered flurries could linger in northern areas. Highs will reach near 40°F across the region, with brisk winds.
Thanksgiving Day brings a brief reprieve, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 30s. However, a developing low-pressure system off the coast threatens to bring significant snowfall late Thursday night into Friday. Forecasters remain uncertain about the storm’s track but caution that inland areas could see several inches of snow, potentially complicating holiday travel.
Residents are urged to monitor updated forecasts and plan accordingly for potentially hazardous road conditions later this week. Ensure vehicles are winter-ready and consider altering travel plans to avoid the storm’s peak.
Stay tuned for additional updates as weather models refine the storm’s trajectory and potential impact.
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