Caribou, Maine – Maine sunshine warms Caribou into the lower 70s today, but a brisk change is already taking shape. Temperatures eventually tumble to 47 degrees Sunday night, a 26-degree drop from Sunday’s expected high.
According to the National Weather Service, Caribou reaches about 72 degrees today under sunny skies. West winds run 6 to 11 mph, with gusts reaching 22 mph.
The late-morning reading at Caribou Municipal Airport was 59 degrees with fair skies and 10-mile visibility. Humidity stood at 72%.
Drivers around Aroostook County should watch for gusty crosswinds on exposed roads this afternoon. No snow, ice or flash-freezing conditions appear in the provided NWS data.
A small shower chance develops after 2 a.m. Sunday. The probability stands at 20%, with temperatures falling to about 50.
Sunday becomes the week’s first notable transition. Showers have a slight chance between 3 and 5 p.m. Thunderstorms become possible after 5 p.m.
The overall precipitation probability reaches 30%. West winds increase to 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Anyone with outdoor Sunday plans should keep rain gear nearby and monitor changing skies. The NWS data does not specify a tornado threat for Caribou.
Cooler air follows quickly. Sunday night falls to 47 degrees, while Monday stays sunny near 70. Monday night gets even crisper at roughly 44 degrees.
Tuesday rebounds to 71 under sunshine before temperatures settle near 48 Tuesday night.
Then umbrellas return to the picture Wednesday. The NWS gives Caribou a 30% chance of showers after 1 p.m., with a high near 69.
Rain becomes more likely Wednesday night, when the probability rises to 60%. That wetter pattern could continue Thursday, when showers and possibly a thunderstorm carry a 60% chance.
Keep checking NWS updates before Sunday outdoor plans and Wednesday travel.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Caribou, Maine
- Today: Sunny, high near 72°F. West wind 6-11 mph, gusting to 22 mph.
- Sunday: High near 73°F. 30% precipitation chance, with showers and a possible thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Gusts to 23 mph.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 70°F. Monday night near 44°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 71°F. Tuesday night near 48°F.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 69°F. 30% chance of showers after 1 p.m., increasing to 60% Wednesday night.
