Caribou, Maine – A soggy start to June is expected in Caribou as showers and strong winds arrive Sunday, threatening travel on Route 1 and beyond.
According to the National Weather Service, rain will move in before 1 p.m. Sunday, with possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. Winds from the southwest could gust up to 23 mph, pushing rain totals to nearly half an inch. Motorists should use caution on slick roads, especially near Caribou Municipal Airport and along Route 89 and Route 1.
Skies may clear slightly by Sunday night, but scattered showers remain possible. Monday brings more damp weather, with a 30% chance of precipitation during the day and continued breezy conditions.
Looking ahead to the five-day forecast:
- Tuesday offers a break, with sunshine and a high near 72°F.
- Tuesday night, a mild low of 54°F settles in under partly cloudy skies.
- Wednesday, temperatures climb to 85°F with only a slight rain chance—ushering in a brief burst of early summer warmth.
- Thursday cools slightly, with a high near 73°F and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
- Friday looks similar, topping out near 75°F with more isolated rain chances.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires could linger across northern Maine through midweek, contributing to hazy skies. Visibility issues are unlikely to impact air travel directly but could reduce air quality intermittently.
Stay weather-aware this week—especially on Sunday—and watch for updated alerts as summer temperatures take hold by midweek.
