Caribou, ME – A freezing mix of rain and sleet is turning roadways across Aroostook County into slippery hazards as a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through 9 a.m. Monday. Residents in Caribou, Presque Isle, and Fort Kent should prepare for a slick morning commute, especially along Route 1 and surrounding rural roads.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, light freezing rain and fog are reducing visibility and creating ice accumulations of up to 0.1 inch. Snow and sleet may add another inch to totals, making untreated roads treacherous through the early hours of Monday.
Drivers are urged to delay travel until mid-morning if possible. If travel is necessary, use extra caution and reduce speed. MaineDOT crews are treating priority routes, but conditions may vary across towns like Ashland, Van Buren, and Madawaska.
Looking ahead, another winter system is expected to arrive Wednesday night, bringing more snow and mixed precipitation into Thursday. This second round could impact both evening and Thursday morning commutes across northern and eastern Maine.
Extended 5-Day Weather Outlook for Caribou:
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, breezy. High 38°F, low 15°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny early, snow moves in by night. High 33°F, low 21°F.
- Thursday: Snow likely before 8 p.m., high 41°F, low 34°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny, slight chance of rain. High 47°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 43°F. Slight chance of snow overnight.
