Maine’s North Woods are locked in a deep freeze this morning, with the thermometer sitting at -2°F in Caribou and wind chills plunging near -15°F. Snow squeaks under your boots. The air stings your face in seconds.
Skies stay mostly sunny today, but don’t let the sun fool you. Highs only reach 28°F, and northwest winds gust up to 24 mph. Even this afternoon, it will feel much colder. Limit time outdoors and cover exposed skin.
Tonight turns sharply colder again, dropping to around 6°F under partly cloudy skies. Sunday brings sunshine and a high near 31°F. Wind chills could dip as low as -1°F early before calmer air settles in.
Changes arrive Monday. Clouds increase, and a chance of snow develops mainly after mid-afternoon. Highs reach 27°F. By Monday night, snow becomes likely, with a 60% chance and lows near 16°F. Gusty north winds could create areas of blowing snow, especially along Route 1 and open stretches outside town.
Tuesday stays cold with a slight chance of snow and highs near 26°F. Tuesday night plunges to around -1°F, raising concerns for flash freezing where daytime snow melts slightly and refreezes quickly. Watch for black ice early Wednesday.
Midweek remains cold but bright, with highs near 22°F Wednesday. Another chance of snow returns late week before temperatures gradually moderate. Longer-range signals hint at slightly milder air building next weekend, offering a small preview of spring warmth after this stretch of winter vengeance.
Five-Day Outlook for Caribou, Maine:
Sunday: Sunny, high 31°F.
Monday: Chance of snow late, high 27°F.
Tuesday: Slight chance snow, high 26°F.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 22°F.
Thursday: Chance of snow, high 32°F.
