Caribou, Maine – Frost will grip northern Maine again tonight, with temperatures plunging near freezing and a freeze warning in effect until 8 a.m. Sunday. Gardeners, farmers, and drivers should take action now as patchy frost and sub-freezing temperatures threaten crops, gardens, and early morning travel.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, lows may fall to 31 degrees tonight, especially in valleys and low-lying areas. Residents along U.S. Route 1 and surrounding rural roads should prepare for slick spots and limited visibility during early morning hours. Officials warn elevated fire danger also remains possible during Saturday’s breezy, dry conditions, increasing risks in forested and grassy areas.
Sensitive vegetation could be lost without protective coverings, and outdoor pets should be sheltered. Fire crews urge residents to avoid burning brush or debris, as dry air and gusts could quickly spread flames.
Sunday will bring sunshine with highs near 66, but another round of patchy frost lingers into Sunday night. By Monday, a pattern shift begins as clouds build and showers return. Rain chances increase into Tuesday and Wednesday, offering some relief from dry air but also raising travel concerns with slick roads and reduced visibility.
Warnings remain in place through early Sunday, and more advisories may follow as the week’s weather grows unsettled.
Five Day Forecast for Caribou, Maine
- Saturday Night: Clear, low near 31. Patchy frost.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 66. Calm winds.
- Monday: Mostly sunny early, high near 71. Chance of showers late.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, high near 69. Showers likely, 50% chance.
- Wednesday: Showers continue, high near 66. Chance of rain 40–50%.
