Maine – The cold hits hard before sunrise as breath freezes in the air and engines strain to start. In Caribou, winter is firmly in control this morning, with temperatures near zero and wind chills pushing even lower. While skies stay mostly quiet today, conditions turn more active and more dangerous heading toward the weekend.
The National Weather Service in Caribou reports highs today only reaching the low 20s. Light winds help slightly, but wind chills hover near zero through the morning hours. Roads remain dry for now, though untreated surfaces stay icy in shaded areas.
Tonight brings another sharp drop. Temperatures fall to around zero, setting up a brutally cold start Thursday. A few snow showers may develop during the day Thursday, though accumulations stay light. Even so, visibility could briefly dip, especially on Route 1 and rural roads north of town.
Friday offers a brief pause. Sunshine returns, but the air remains bitter. Highs struggle to reach the mid-teens, and exposed skin can feel numb quickly. Friday night turns active again as clouds increase and snow showers begin after midnight.
Saturday is the main concern. Snow showers become more widespread, and gusty winds create patchy blowing snow by afternoon. While snowfall amounts appear light to moderate, visibility may drop quickly in open areas. Wind chills fall well below zero, increasing the risk of frostbite in minutes.
Saturday night stays harsh, with blowing snow lingering and temperatures dropping below zero once again. Any snow that falls will drift easily, making travel unpredictable.
Residents should limit outdoor exposure, dress in layers, and prepare vehicles for extreme cold. Keep emergency supplies handy if traveling this weekend.
Looking ahead, early next week stays cold but calmer. Temperatures slowly rebound into the teens and lower 20s, with a broader warming trend hinted at later in the 6–10 day outlook.
Five-Day Outlook for Caribou, ME
- Today: Mostly cloudy, very cold, high near 22°F
- Thursday: Slight snow chance, high near 18°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, bitter cold, high near 16°F
- Saturday: Snow showers and blowing snow, high near 18°F
- Sunday: Cold with patchy blowing snow, high near 6°F
