CARIBOU, ME – Cold raindrops splatter against windshields across Aroostook County before dawn, glinting in the glow of headlights as temperatures hover near freezing. The damp chill in the air feels unmistakably like November in northern Maine — the kind of day when the first real taste of winter seems ready to take hold.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, a rain-and-snow mix will continue early today before gradually tapering as skies begin to clear. Roads across the higher terrain near Presque Isle and Portage Lake could turn slushy where heavier bursts of snow occur. Visibility may briefly drop during the transition, and drivers are urged to use caution on Route 1 and secondary roads leading north toward the border.
Friday brings a short lull under partly sunny skies and highs in the upper 30s, but another round of rain and snow showers is expected Friday night into Saturday. The system may deliver light accumulations — a coating to an inch in the hills — while southern Aroostook sees mainly rain. By Sunday, temperatures dip again as a deeper push of Arctic air sweeps south, dropping morning readings into the 20s.
Looking ahead, Veterans Day Tuesday appears cold and brisk with scattered snow showers possible, marking Maine’s firm slide into early winter. Residents should prepare now: check snow shovels, refill fuel supplies, and plan for icy travel conditions late this weekend. With Thanksgiving travel less than two weeks away, the region’s weather pattern hints that this may be the first in a series of wintry setups as November unfolds.
Five-Day Forecast for Caribou, ME:
Thu: 42/26 – Rain and snow early; gradual clearing, breezy.
Fri: 39/31 – Partly sunny; evening rain/snow mix returns.
Sat: 52/28 – Rain and snow showers tapering; gusty winds.
Sun: 42/33 – Mostly cloudy; chance of light snow late.
Tue (Veterans Day): 39/24 – Brisk and cold; scattered snow showers.
