Maine wakes to a crisp, almost brittle calm as thin clouds drift over frosted fields and quiet backroads. The air feels cold enough to hint at deeper winter changes, and early travelers may notice a faint glare of ice on shaded pavement. With Thanksgiving one week away, travel momentum is already building, and shifting weather will matter more by the hour.
Residents should prepare for quick changes today through Saturday. Roads remain dry early, but temperatures will climb slowly into the mid-30s. Light winds keep the air sharp, so plan extra layers if traveling before mid-morning. Drivers should watch for slick bridges at dawn, especially near low-lying valleys where cold can linger longer.
Friday brings the first meaningful weather pivot. Clouds thicken through the morning, and models hint at a rain-to-snow mix after 3 p.m., a classic November Winter Tease. A possible changeover to light snow may affect evening travel, especially north of town. Accumulation looks limited for now, but even a coating can create slippery spots as temperatures fall into the upper 20s. Anyone beginning early Thanksgiving trips should time departures earlier in the day.
Saturday keeps a 20% chance of lingering flurries before skies brighten. Highs hold near the mid-30s with a brisk northwest wind that reinforces the early-season chill. Sunday turns calmer and mostly sunny, offering the best outdoor window for weekend errands, holiday prep, or travel resets.
Looking ahead to Thanksgiving Week, national patterns show colder air pushing into much of the country with potential heavy snow in parts of the Northwest, Central U.S., and possibly the Northeast between November 25 and December 3. For Caribou, early hints suggest more light snow chances early next week—nothing confirmed yet, but worth watching.
Five-Day Outlook
Friday: Rain/snow mix → evening snow risk. High 37.
Saturday: Slight chance flurries. High 36.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. High 34.
Monday: Chance of snow. High 36.
Tuesday: Chance of snow. High 32.
