Maine — Low clouds hang heavy over the North Woods this morning, damp roads glistening under streetlights as early travelers roll through Caribou. The air is calm but cool — a quiet prelude to a stormy stretch that will blend rain, fog, and possibly snow before the Thanksgiving weekend begins.
The National Weather Service in Caribou reports rain developing through midday, lasting into tonight with occasional patchy fog. Temperatures hover in the upper 30s, keeping the precipitation liquid for now. However, as colder air moves in late Wednesday night into Thursday, a rain-to-snow mix may develop briefly, especially in higher terrain west of town.
Thanksgiving Day offers a calmer window for travel. Expect partly sunny skies, a high near 39°F, and breezy west winds up to 20 mph. By Thursday night, temperatures drop sharply to the mid-20s, setting the stage for a Black Friday chill and a renewed chance of snow showers.
Friday brings a true winter tease — cloudy skies, highs only in the mid-30s, and a 50% chance of scattered snow showers, especially across Aroostook County. Light accumulation is possible, making early shoppers and holiday travelers wise to watch for slick spots or light icing through the morning hours.
The weekend stays cold but quiet, with Saturday highs near 30°F under partly sunny skies. Another round of snow could return by late Sunday or early next week as a larger Arctic front slides across the U.S., pulling deep cold southward into early December.
Now’s the time to prepare — winter has its foot in the door.
Five-Day Outlook (Wed–Sun)
• Today: Rain, 39°F.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, 39°F.
• Friday: Snow showers, 35°F.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, 30°F.
• Sunday: Cloudy, 34°F, snow chance late.
