Maine wakes up wrapped in gray skies and lingering fog, where headlights cut through mist along quiet roads. Damp pavement and low visibility are already shaping a slow-moving start across northern communities.
According to the National Weather Service, Caribou, Presque Isle, Fort Fairfield, and Limestone are seeing patchy fog and a 70% chance of showers developing through late morning. The primary impact window runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., when steady light rain and reduced visibility may slow travel along Route 1 and surrounding rural roads. Low-lying areas and wooded stretches could see visibility drop quickly, especially where fog lingers longest.
This is part of a broader system spreading moisture across the Northeast, keeping temperatures below average and maintaining a damp spring pattern.
Showers taper later today, but clouds hold firm into the evening. Temperatures hover near 52°F, keeping roads wet and conditions cool. Tonight, skies partially clear and temperatures drop toward 33°F, introducing a new concern.
Cold air settling into valleys and rural areas may lead to patchy frost by early Saturday morning. Garden plants and early crops could face damage if left exposed, especially away from the moderating influence of towns.
Saturday brings partial sunshine with a slight shower chance late, followed by another round of scattered rain Saturday night into Sunday. Sunday’s rain chances rise again near 70%, bringing renewed slick travel and reduced visibility.
Looking ahead, conditions improve early next week with sunshine returning Monday and highs near the upper 50s, followed by a gradual warm-up into the 60s and beyond by midweek.
Plan for slower travel through early afternoon today, watch for sudden visibility drops in fog-prone areas, and prepare to protect plants as temperatures dip near freezing by early Saturday.
