Caribou, Maine – Northern Maine will see patchy fog and scattered showers develop Thursday afternoon before clearer skies and warmer conditions return by Friday. Drivers in Aroostook County should use caution early Thursday, especially on rural roads where fog could limit visibility.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, a slight chance of showers will linger into Thursday evening, but Friday is expected to bring full sunshine with highs near 78 degrees. Winds will remain light, shifting from calm in the morning to near 6 mph by late afternoon.
Saturday looks mostly sunny as well, though a weak system could bring isolated showers before sunrise. By Sunday, storm chances increase significantly, with a 50% chance of rain and higher thunderstorm potential into Monday and Tuesday. Heavy downpours and localized flooding may become concerns during the start of the week.
Residents should plan outdoor activities for Friday and Saturday, while keeping an eye on changing conditions heading into Sunday. More widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely to disrupt travel and outdoor plans early next week.
Five Day Forecast for Caribou, Maine:
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 73.
- Thursday: Patchy fog early, slight chance of showers after 1 p.m., high near 76.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 78.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, slight chance of showers before 9 a.m., high near 78.
- Sunday: Showers possible, mostly cloudy, high near 74.
