Caribou, ME – Flurries swirl through the early morning air in northern Maine, hinting at the stronger winter system taking aim later this weekend. The calm now won’t last long — meteorologists warn that snow chances will climb sharply by Sunday, with travel impacts possible across Aroostook County and the northern tier.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, light snow showers could develop this afternoon, becoming more scattered tonight as temperatures fall into the 20s. Saturday will be cold and mostly sunny, with highs near 31°F and a steady west wind adding extra bite. The real change arrives late Sunday as a stronger storm system spreads moisture north, bringing a mix of rain and snow that quickly changes to all snow by afternoon.
Forecasters expect 1 to 4 inches of accumulation in the Caribou area through Sunday night, with heavier bands likely north of the Dover–Foxcroft to Lincoln corridor. Blowing snow and brief whiteout conditions could reduce visibility, especially for drivers along Route 1 and Route 161. Travelers heading south should plan for slippery roads and allow extra time as snow rates increase through evening.
By Monday, the system pulls away but leaves behind gusty northwest winds and highs near freezing. Another round of light snow may return Tuesday as early December ushers in colder-than-normal air across much of New England — the first real sign of sustained winter weather.
5-Day Outlook (Caribou, ME)
Friday: Scattered snow showers, high 36°F.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 31°F.
Sunday: Snow likely, 1–4 inches possible, high 31°F.
Monday: Breezy, partly sunny, high 33°F.
Tuesday: Chance of snow, high 22°F.
