Caribou, ME – As Maine heads into the weekend, Caribou faces significant changes in weather, with showers likely starting Sunday night. The unsettled conditions are set to continue through Monday, creating the potential for hazardous road conditions and disruptions in outdoor plans.
According to the National Weather Service, Caribou residents can expect scattered showers to develop after 5 p.m. on Sunday. The high will reach 43°F, with northeast winds at 3 to 8 mph. Showers are expected to become more frequent, and rainfall could accumulate up to a tenth of an inch. As Sunday transitions into Monday, the rain will intensify, with chances of further accumulation reaching 60%. The rain will continue overnight into Monday morning, peaking with a 70% chance of heavy rain by the afternoon.
A calmer day follows on Monday night, with mostly cloudy skies and mild temperatures dipping to a low of 32°F. However, the weather takes another turn Tuesday, when rain is expected to start again by 1 p.m. The high for Tuesday will be around 48°F, and residents can expect a 70% chance of precipitation, lasting through the evening and into Wednesday.
Residents are urged to prepare for a rainy week ahead, with local roads becoming slick due to consistent rain. Spring weather is bringing significant moisture to the area, and drivers should exercise caution, especially during the peak rainfall hours.
Five-Day Forecast for Caribou, ME:
- Sunday, April 13th: Showers likely after 5 p.m., high of 43°F. Winds at 3-8 mph.
- Monday, April 14th: Rain possible, high of 49°F, 70% chance of precipitation.
- Tuesday, April 15th: Rain likely after 1 p.m., high of 48°F, 70% chance.
- Wednesday, April 16th: A chance of rain and snow, high of 46°F, 40% chance.
- Thursday, April 17th: Partly sunny with a high near 51°F.
