Maine’s far north is locked in a biting cold start, with Caribou waking up at 0 degrees and wind chills plunging near -12. The snowpack squeaks underfoot, and exhaust hangs thick in the still morning air.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, mostly sunny skies help temperatures climb to near 35 degrees this afternoon. Southwest winds increase to 9 to 14 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Even with sunshine, melting will be limited, and shaded roads along Route 1 and Route 89 could stay icy.
Snow showers develop late tonight, mainly after 9 p.m., with lows near 22 degrees. Little accumulation is expected, but slick spots may form toward daybreak. Wednesday turns mostly sunny again, with highs pushing near 39 degrees as March tries to moderate the deep freeze.
Clouds return Wednesday night with a 40 percent chance of light snow. Thursday stays colder, with highs near 24 degrees and another chance of light snow before late morning. By Friday, a slight chance of snow lingers with highs around 25.
The pattern gradually moderates into the weekend. Highs climb into the 40s by Saturday, signaling the first real hints of Spring Warmth. We spring clocks ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, adding evening daylight across Aroostook County.
Longer range trends point to milder air building into early next week, with highs approaching the upper 40s. For now, bundle up and watch for icy patches after sunset. Are roads still slick in your neighborhood this morning?
Five Day Outlook for Caribou, Maine:
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 39°
Thursday: Chance of light snow, high 24°
Friday: Slight chance of snow, high 25°
Saturday: Snow early, then rain possible, high 44°
Sunday: Slight chance of rain, high 44°
