Maine – A sharp, crystalline light spreads across Aroostook County this Saturday morning as frost glitters on rooftops and crisp air drifts over quiet fields. Car tires crunch on frozen gravel, and early Thanksgiving travelers already move along Route 1 and Route 161 under a cold, steady breeze. Drivers should prepare for quick changes today because increasing clouds foreshadow a more active winter pattern building to the west.
According to the National Weather Service Caribou office, temperatures hold in the mid-30s today with bright sun giving way to thicker clouds by afternoon. Winds stay west at 10 to 15 mph, adding a biting chill. Residents should bundle up, top off fuel, and watch for drifting snowflakes later tonight as moisture edges closer. Travel may become tricky near open farmlands where winds funnel across exposed roadways.
According to meteorologists, a stronger system approaches Thursday night into Friday. A slight chance of snow develops early Friday, then a rain-snow mix lifts north across the region. By midday, snow becomes likely, supported by strengthening southerly flow. Models hint at a brief possible changeover back to rain if warmer air noses in, but colder air returns Friday night. Even light accumulations may slow travel along Route 1, especially between Caribou and Presque Isle.
According to transportation officials, Saturday and Sunday remain manageable windows for early Thanksgiving travel, though chilly breezes may affect visibility with blowing powder in rural areas. Sunday turns partly sunny with highs in the mid-30s—ideal for errands, early decorating, or short-range trips. The next cold push arrives Monday and Tuesday with scattered snow showers and continued wind, offering another “Winter Tease” as the holiday week approaches.
After all, northern Maine sits firmly in its November transition—steady chill, strengthening winds, and growing signs of deeper winter ahead. Residents should stay alert and plan travel around shifting snow chances.
Five-Day Forecast for Caribou, ME:
Sat: 36/19 – Sunny; increasing clouds and gusty winds.
Sun: 34/23 – Partly sunny; breezy.
Mon: 37/26 – Chance of snow showers; cold.
Tue: 37/23 – Snow showers possible; brisk.
Wed: 38/21 – Cold and dry; improving travel.
