Caribou, Maine – A stretch of bright fall sunshine will carry Caribou into the weekend, but rain and gusty winds return early next week, bringing the first real taste of October chill. Highs will flirt with the low 70s through Monday before dropping sharply by Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, skies will remain mostly sunny through Monday with only a few stray showers Friday night into Saturday. Winds will become a factor at times, with southwest gusts up to 22 mph Friday and northerly breezes following behind Saturday’s weak disturbance.
The bigger change comes Tuesday into Wednesday. NWS forecasters say rain becomes likely Tuesday night into Wednesday, with a 70 to 80 percent chance of wet weather and cooler highs near 63 by midweek. Breezy conditions may reduce visibility along U.S. Route 1 and I-95, while wet leaves on roads could make travel slick during the morning commute.
Residents are urged to take advantage of the warm, dry weekend for outdoor work before the damp chill settles in. NWS recommends securing outdoor decorations ahead of gusty winds, checking drains to prevent clogging with fallen leaves, and preparing for cooler nights by protecting late-season gardens and outdoor pets.
By Thursday, skies should turn mostly sunny again, but temperatures are forecast to stay in the 50s—an unmistakable signal that northern Maine’s fall chill is settling in for the season.
Five-Day Forecast for Caribou, ME:
Fri: 70/47 – Sunny, breezy; gusts to 22 mph. Isolated showers late.
Sat: 68/43 – Partly sunny; slight chance of afternoon showers.
Sun: 73/53 – Mostly sunny; light winds. Warmest day of the stretch.
Mon: 70/53 – Mostly sunny; turning breezy in the evening.
Tue: 78/51 – Chance of afternoon showers; rain likely by night.
