Caribou, Maine – Showers and thunderstorms will dampen northern Maine through Tuesday before a stretch of calmer, sunnier weather arrives midweek. Travelers along Route 1 near Caribou should watch for wet pavement and patchy fog Monday night into Tuesday morning, making commutes slower and more hazardous.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, scattered showers continue Tuesday with highs in the low 70s and gusts up to 24 mph. Showers taper overnight, bringing a cooler low near 48. By Wednesday, conditions improve with mostly sunny skies and highs near 70, creating safer travel and outdoor opportunities.
South winds will drive much of the unsettled start to the week, but residents can expect calmer breezes by midweek. Rain chances drop to 20 percent Wednesday night and Thursday, leaving Friday and Saturday drier with highs in the low 70s. For Labor Day weekend travelers, conditions appear seasonable with only a slight chance of light showers on Sunday.
Residents should avoid unnecessary travel during thunderstorms, charge devices in case of power outages, and allow extra time on wet roads. Clearer weather later this week offers a safer window for outdoor plans ahead of Labor Day gatherings.
Warnings could be issued quickly if thunderstorms strengthen. Stay connected to NWS Caribou for updates.
Five Day Forecast for Caribou, Maine
- Tuesday: Scattered showers, high near 72. Gusts up to 24 mph.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, slight chance of showers, high near 70.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, 20% chance of rain, high near 70.
- Friday: Partly sunny, high near 72. Dry conditions.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, slight chance of showers, high near 74.
