CARIBOU, Maine – Streetlights glint against frozen pavement this morning, revealing slick, patchy ice across northern Maine’s backroads. The air bites sharply, with temperatures sitting well below freezing and a steady northwest wind driving the chill deeper into the region. Drivers heading along U.S. Route 1 and I-95 near Presque Isle and Houlton should brace for icy travel early as light snow and freezing drizzle continue to create slippery stretches.
The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a Special Weather Statement warning of icy roads across Aroostook, Penobscot, and Piscataquis counties. The freeze follows light snow Tuesday night, leaving moisture to harden into a thin glaze of ice. Wind chills dip into the teens this morning, keeping surfaces frozen even under filtered sunshine.
By Thursday, a brief warm-up nudges highs into the low 30s before another round of light snow showers sweeps through late in the day. No major accumulation is expected, but flurries could return Friday night into Saturday morning — a “winter tease” signaling that the next cold system may bring steadier snow closer to Thanksgiving week.
The weekend looks calmer, with partly sunny skies and highs in the mid-30s Saturday and Sunday. Still, residents should watch for icy spots to persist on shaded or untreated roads each morning.
It’s a classic November transition for northern Maine — cold, blustery, and hinting at winter’s edge. Keep an eye on updated travel alerts and allow extra time for rural routes, especially before sunrise.
Five-Day Outlook for Caribou, ME:
Thu: 39/22 – Partly sunny, snow showers late.
Fri: 36/23 – Mostly cloudy, breezy.
Sat: 36/21 – Partly sunny, scattered flurries.
Sun: 38/24 – Rain/snow mix possible, breezy.
Mon: 37/27 – Mostly cloudy, cold wind persists.
