Maine – The cold cuts sharp across the northern woods this morning. Frost clings to fences, and even the breath in the air feels brittle. Across Aroostook County, the Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect until 8 a.m., with wind chills as low as −25°F threatening frostbite within minutes of exposure.
According to the National Weather Service Caribou office, dangerous cold dominates the early hours. Residents in towns like Presque Isle, Fort Kent, and Madawaska are urged to stay indoors whenever possible. At these temperatures, frostbite can set in on exposed skin in under 15 minutes, and unprotected pets or livestock are especially vulnerable.
Winds are easing slightly by midday, but the Arctic air mass stays locked over northern Maine through the weekend. Highs will struggle to reach the teens today, with lows again near zero by Saturday morning. The next system approaches late Sunday, bringing a 20% chance of snow showers and the first sign of a broader pattern shift heading into mid-December.
Early next week, another surge of frigid air sweeps south, likely driving below-zero lows Monday night and keeping highs in the low teens through Tuesday. By midmonth (Dec. 11–17), models hint at a possible clipper storm train tracking through the Great Lakes and into New England — a pattern that could deliver light, frequent snows to Maine as holiday travel ramps up.
Bundle up, limit outdoor time, and check on neighbors this morning as northern Maine endures another Arctic blast.
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Five-Day Outlook for Caribou, ME:
Fri: 13/1 – Increasing clouds; bitter cold continues.
Sat: 23/14 – Mostly cloudy; calm breeze.
Sun: 15/3 – Partly sunny; snow chance late.
Mon: 11/−2 – Mostly cloudy; frigid air returns.
Tue: 16/10 – Mostly sunny; Arctic chill lingers.
