Caribou drivers should brace for a soggy commute Friday as steady rain and patchy fog spread across northern Maine. Route 1 could see slowed travel and reduced visibility during the heaviest rainfall.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, showers will begin Thursday afternoon and intensify into Friday, with rainfall likely through the morning hours. Precipitation chances top 60 percent, and localized ponding on roads is possible. South winds between 7 and 13 mph may also create slick conditions on open stretches of Route 1 and rural highways.
Temperatures will hold in the low 70s Friday before a sharp change as high pressure builds for the weekend. Sunshine dominates Saturday and Sunday, with highs near 67 to 72 degrees and crisp nighttime lows dipping into the mid-40s. The cool mornings offer the first hints of early fall, though no freezing temperatures appear likely yet.
Travelers should allow extra time Friday morning, keep headlights on in fog, and avoid speeding on wet pavement. Residents planning outdoor events may want to shift schedules to Saturday, when skies clear and winds ease.
Looking beyond the weekend, skies stay mostly sunny into early next week, though temperatures trend slightly cooler, signaling the seasonal slide toward October.
Five-Day Forecast for Caribou, Maine
- Wednesday: Areas of fog early, then mostly sunny. High 69°F.
- Thursday: Chance of showers after 1 p.m. High 68°F.
- Friday: Rain likely. High 72°F. Travel delays possible.
- Saturday: Sunny, breezy. High 67°F.
- Sunday: Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers. High 72°F.
