Caribou, Maine – Drivers and weekend event organizers in northern Maine should brace for soaking rain Friday night into Saturday, with slick roads expected. Commuters on Route 1 and secondary roads around Caribou may face reduced visibility and ponding on pavement during peak rainfall.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, showers will begin late Friday and intensify overnight, with up to three-quarters of an inch possible by Saturday morning. Winds will pick up to 11 mph, with occasional gusts adding to challenging conditions for drivers and outdoor plans.
Saturday looks to bring the steadiest rainfall, particularly between mid-morning and evening, with higher totals possible in low-lying areas. Localized flooding isn’t ruled out. Outdoor events, including early fall sports games, could see delays or cancellations. Residents are advised to monitor alerts and limit travel if roads become waterlogged.
By Sunday, conditions improve slightly, though scattered showers may linger into the afternoon. Cooler air returns by Monday, offering partly sunny skies and more typical early September fall weather. Travelers should still use caution as damp pavement and residual puddles could linger through the weekend.
Warnings remain in effect through Saturday night, and additional advisories may follow if rainfall totals climb higher than anticipated.
Five Day Forecast for Caribou, Maine
- Friday: Chance of showers, high near 72. Winds south 10–14 mph.
- Friday Night: Rain likely, low near 62. Up to three-quarters of an inch possible.
- Saturday: Rain likely, high near 74. Winds south around 11 mph.
- Sunday: Showers likely early, high near 68.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high near 67.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 68.
