Maine — The air burns your lungs with every breath. Snow crystals sting exposed skin. Northern Maine wakes under dangerous Arctic cold, and conditions are already life-threatening.
An Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect for Caribou and much of far northern Maine through mid-morning. Wind chills have plunged as low as 40 degrees below zero. Frostbite can develop on exposed skin in 10 minutes or less. Travel outdoors should be brief and well-protected.
Temperatures sit well below zero early, and gusty winds make it feel even colder. Even short walks feel punishing. Vehicles may struggle to start, and mechanical failures become more likely in this level of cold. Keep emergency kits close if driving is unavoidable.
While sunshine offers little warmth today, attention turns to the next developing system. Clouds increase Sunday, and snow chances rise late Sunday night into Monday. Accumulations appear modest for now, but even light snow creates problems when pavement stays frozen solid.
By Monday, light snow becomes more widespread. Roads remain icy, and any untreated surfaces stay slick all day. Crews face challenges as cold limits the effectiveness of treatments.
Colder nights persist into midweek. Overnight lows remain below zero, with wind chills again reaching dangerous levels. Any melting during daylight hours may flash freeze quickly after sunset, increasing crash risks on rural roads.
Looking ahead, long-range outlooks show colder-than-normal temperatures holding across the Northeast through late January. Precipitation chances gradually decrease after Monday, but winter hazards remain.
Limit time outside. Cover skin fully. How cold did it feel where you are this morning?
Five-Day Outlook: Caribou, Maine
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, extreme cold. High near 2°F.
- Monday: Snow likely. High near 11°F.
- Tuesday: Chance of snow early. High near 13°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High near 12°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, cold. High near 17°F.
