Caribou, Maine – Spring storms are on the move in northern Maine this week, bringing back rain and gusty winds to Caribou starting Tuesday. Travelers on US Route 1 should prepare for slick roads and reduced visibility, especially during the morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service, rain will begin early Tuesday and intensify through the morning hours, with southeast winds gusting up to 26 mph. Precipitation chances climb to 80% by midday Tuesday, with the wet pattern extending into Tuesday night and continuing through Wednesday.
Showers will linger into Wednesday morning before tapering off, but another round of rain is possible Friday and Saturday. Daytime highs will range from the mid-40s to low 50s, with overnight lows dipping into the 30s—still a chilly reminder that Maine spring weather can shift quickly.
Motorists should reduce speed and turn on headlights during heavy rain. Wind gusts may also affect high-profile vehicles and create minor power disruptions. Keep phones charged and avoid travel during peak rain periods if possible.
Here’s the 5-day spring outlook for Caribou:
- Tuesday: Showers likely, high near 46°F. Wind gusts up to 26 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Showers continue, low around 38°F.
- Wednesday: Slight chance of showers, mostly cloudy, high of 51°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 54°F.
- Friday: Rain chance returns, 50% likelihood, high of 43°F.
