Caribou, ME – Northern Maine residents should prepare for icy conditions late Monday night as freezing rain moves into the area, potentially creating hazardous roads into Tuesday morning. Light snowfall is also expected Wednesday night, with additional cold weather moving in toward the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, patchy freezing rain will begin late Monday, primarily north of Bangor, with temperatures hovering near freezing overnight. Winds could gust up to 35 mph before sunrise Tuesday, causing localized icy roads and brief power outages. Drivers are urged to take caution during the Tuesday morning commute, as road surfaces may remain slick until temperatures rise.
By Tuesday afternoon, conditions will improve as rain tapers off and highs reach the mid-40s to low-50s across much of the region. Winds will remain breezy, though no significant impacts are expected through Tuesday night.
Wednesday night brings the next weather system, with light snow accumulating north of Bangor. Forecast models show uncertainty, but a few inches of snow are possible, especially inland. Advisory-level snow could create minor travel disruptions, though a warning-level event remains unlikely at this time.
Looking ahead, colder air will settle into the area for the weekend. High temperatures on Friday are expected to plummet to the teens, with overnight lows dropping into single digits.
Residents should monitor local weather updates and prepare for changing conditions throughout the week, including icy roads and falling temperatures. For those traveling, caution is advised, especially Monday night into Tuesday morning.
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