Caribou, ME – A gray stillness hangs over far northern Maine this morning as clouds build along the Canadian border. The air feels sharp, damp, and ready to turn wintry, a sure sign that the North Woods are sliding into the season’s first taste of early November snow.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, light rain develops later today, changing to snow showers by early Thursday morning. Wind gusts could reach 35 to 40 mph at higher elevations, reducing visibility across Route 1 and the Aroostook Highlands. Accumulation will remain light, but even minor coatings may slick rural roads and back routes between Fort Kent, Houlton, and Ashland.
The front clears Thursday afternoon, giving way to partly cloudy skies and highs in the low 40s, though the wind will keep it feeling colder. Friday brings a brief lull, but another rain-and-snow mix returns Friday night into Saturday. By the weekend, the region faces a classic late-fall pattern — daytime highs near 50°F and chilly nights in the 20s, perfect for early wood-stove season.
Residents should watch for quick bursts of snow Friday evening that could briefly cover roads and limit visibility, especially in the hills north of Presque Isle. While no major storm is expected, this system marks the first hint of consistent wintry weather before Veterans Day next week.
Winter is coming quietly to Maine — with light flakes, brisk winds, and the steady chill that defines November north of Katahdin.
Five-Day Outlook for Caribou, ME:
Wed: 47/33 – Mostly cloudy; rain late.
Thu: 42/24 – Breezy; rain-to-snow mix, colder.
Fri: 38/31 – Partly sunny; snow chance late.
Sat: 50/23 – Rain and snow early; gradual clearing.
Sun: 41/31 – Mostly cloudy; scattered snow showers.
