Caribou, ME – Northern Maine braces for a messy stretch of winter weather with snow showers, freezing rain, and localized flooding set to impact travel through early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, snow showers will begin Friday with winds gusting up to 28 mph and continue through the weekend. The heaviest snowfall is expected late Friday into Saturday, followed by a wintry mix of snow and freezing rain Sunday night into Monday. Accumulations may be moderate, but road conditions on U.S. Route 1 and nearby highways could become treacherous, especially in the early morning and evening hours.
Localized ice jam flooding remains a risk today and will persist through Monday, particularly in low-lying areas near rivers and streams. Residents in flood-prone zones are advised to monitor conditions and prepare emergency kits. Weather spotters are encouraged to report ice movement and significant precipitation.
Five-Day Outlook for Caribou, ME:
- Friday: Snow showers likely, high of 36°F. Wind gusts up to 28 mph.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 33°F.
- Sunday: Snow and freezing rain after 2 a.m., high of 35°F. Precipitation chance: 80%.
- Monday: Snow likely before 10 a.m., then rain. High near 42°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high of 34°F.
