Maine’s northern woods feel locked in winter this morning, with cold air biting at exposed skin and a gray sky hinting at incoming snow across Caribou.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, temperatures are holding near 23 degrees with overcast skies and light snow expected to develop later this afternoon. Winds may gust up to 22 mph, adding a sharper chill and reducing visibility during passing snow showers.
Road conditions could change quickly. Along Route 1 and local roads across Aroostook County, surfaces may start dry but turn slick as snow begins. Plan ahead for reduced traction by late afternoon. Keep speed down and allow extra stopping distance.
Snow chances continue into the evening before tapering off, but the bigger concern follows with a sharp drop in temperatures. Lows fall near 15 degrees, which could refreeze any leftover moisture and create patchy ice by early morning. Bridges and untreated roads will be most vulnerable.
A brief break arrives Tuesday with mostly sunny skies and highs near 36 degrees. That improvement doesn’t last long. Midweek brings another round of mixed precipitation, with snow possibly changing to rain by Wednesday afternoon.
The pattern stays active through late week. Snow and rain chances increase again Thursday into Thursday night, followed by another round of snow showers Friday with colder air returning.
This is a classic late March stretch in northern Maine: quick snow bursts, brief sunshine, then more unsettled weather. Stay prepared for fast-changing conditions. What are you seeing outside right now?
Five Day Outlook for Caribou, Maine:
Today: Mostly cloudy, snow developing, high near 34°
Tonight: Light snow, colder, low around 15°
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 36°
Wednesday: Chance of snow then rain mix, high near 34°
Thursday: Chance of snow and rain, high near 38°
