Caribou, Maine – Cold air settles over northern Maine this morning, carrying that sharp, late-fall bite as early winter hints start to show. Roads remain dry now, but travelers should watch for quick changes heading into Thursday when light snow could develop and bring the first real travel slowdown of the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, steady west winds continue today with highs in the mid-30s and gusts near 20 mph. Skies stay partly sunny before more clouds fill in tonight as temperatures fall into the mid-20s. The crisp pattern holds through Wednesday, but the quiet stretch ends as moisture pushes north on Thursday.
Maine’s northern tier, including Aroostook County and routes around U.S. 1 and Route 161, may see a brief snow chance Thursday morning. Any flakes should stay light, but timing matters for early Thanksgiving travel. Drivers heading south toward Bangor or skirting the border near New Brunswick should build in extra minutes in case pavement turns wet or briefly slushy.
By Friday, a stronger push of moisture may bring a rain-to-snow changeover. Models hint at a narrow window where colder air undercuts the system, giving northern towns another early taste of winter. Snow totals look minor so far, but even a coating can slow traffic and reduce visibility on open stretches of highway.
The weekend stays chilly with scattered snow showers possible Saturday before calmer weather moves in for Sunday. More updates are expected as Thanksgiving week approaches.
Five-Day Outlook for Caribou, Maine
Wednesday: Sunny, high near 36.
Thursday: Mostly sunny early, light snow possible later, high near 35.
Friday: Rain changing to snow, high near 39.
Saturday: Chance of snow showers, high near 38.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 35.
