CARIBOU, ME – The air cuts sharp across Aroostook County this morning, with gusty winds sweeping leaves off the streets and the temperature stuck in the low 40s. Gray skies stretch over the St. John Valley, and the hum of steady northwest wind makes the early light feel colder than it looks. It’s a classic, raw start to November across northern Maine.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, today will stay blustery, with gusts topping 30 mph at times. Highs reach near 48°F, but the chill in the air will feel closer to freezing under the wind. Scattered light rain may linger, mainly north and west of town, before clearing toward Sunday.
Sunday brings the best weather of the weekend — partly sunny and calmer, with highs in the mid-40s. However, this quiet stretch won’t last long. Clouds return Sunday night as a stronger system approaches from the Great Lakes, bringing rain by Monday and possibly a mix of rain and snow by Tuesday as colder air filters back in. Forecasters note that temperatures near freezing Tuesday morning could allow a brief changeover to snow in higher elevations or grassy surfaces before tapering off.
Winds increase again early next week, signaling the pattern shift many in northern Maine expect by mid-November — the slow, steady slide toward winter’s first real taste.
Residents should plan for slick spots Tuesday morning and secure any outdoor items ahead of gusty Monday winds.
Five-Day Outlook for Caribou, ME:
Sat: 48/32 – Breezy; scattered light rain.
Sun: 44/26 – Partly sunny; calmer winds.
Mon: 49/37 – Rain developing; gusty south winds.
Tue: 46/32 – Rain likely; possible rain-to-snow mix.
Wed: 47/30 – Partly sunny; chilly northwest breeze.
