Maine wakes up locked in deep winter cold across Aroostook County. Temperatures sit near 9 degrees in Caribou before sunrise. Fog and mist hang in the air, and visibility remains limited in spots. Wind chills dip below zero at times, creating a bitter February start.
Skies turn partly sunny later today. Highs reach near 30 degrees, but the air still feels sharp. Untreated roads along Route 1 and local secondary highways may remain slick early this morning. Drivers should watch for icy patches where fog refreezes.
Tonight turns mostly cloudy and cold again. Lows fall to around 16 degrees. Tuesday brings the next weather maker. Snow develops late morning, with highs near 32 degrees. Accumulations look light for now, but even a coating can create hazardous travel.
Snow showers may linger into Tuesday night. Lows drop into the lower 20s. By Wednesday, February 18, sunshine returns with highs near 31 degrees. Another cold night follows, with temperatures dipping into the single digits.
Thursday stays mostly sunny and cold. Highs hold near freezing. No major Ice Storm or Heavy Snow signals appear this week, but small systems can still cause travel issues.
Looking into President’s Day Week and the 6–10 day outlook, a modest warming trend begins. Highs may push into the upper 20s and lower 30s more consistently. That gradual thaw remains limited, and winter firmly grips northern Maine. February cold continues to dominate, even as daylight slowly increases across Caribou.
