CARIBOU, Maine – Damp leaves glisten under streetlights this morning as the chill deepens across northern Maine. A quiet start to the weekend will give way to a messy mix of rain and snow by late Sunday night—just in time for the first real Winter Weather Tease of November across Aroostook County.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, a strong low-pressure system will lift through the state Sunday evening, drawing in warmer, moist air before colder air returns behind it. That means rain and snow will likely mix late Sunday into Monday morning, especially along U.S. Route 1 and higher terrain west of Presque Isle. Light snow accumulation under an inch is possible in spots before a change back to rain Monday afternoon.
Temperatures will rise briefly into the 40s Monday, but another drop follows quickly behind the front. Winds may gust up to 25 mph, making travel damp, chilly, and at times slippery. Residents should allow extra time for Monday morning commutes and watch for slick bridges and shaded rural roads.
By Veterans Day, temperatures stay near 40°F with lingering flurries and a biting northwest wind. Another weak system midweek could bring additional rain and snow showers, reinforcing the early-winter feel.
To be fair, totals won’t be heavy—but the pattern signals winter’s steady approach. After all, with daylight shrinking and Arctic air building in Canada, this weekend’s rain-snow dance could be a preview of what’s coming for northern Maine before Thanksgiving.
Five-Day Forecast for Caribou, ME:
Sat: 53/23 – Mostly cloudy; breezy with isolated showers early.
Sun: 38/30 – Partly sunny; rain and snow mix late.
Mon: 47/32 – Rain/snow early; windy and raw.
Tue (Veterans Day): 40/24 – Cloudy; chance snow showers.
Wed: 39/28 – Rain/snow likely; cold breeze continues.
