Maine wakes under a steel-gray sky, and the wind already carries sharp grains of snow that sting exposed skin. The air feels tense—alive—with the kind of December urgency that warns drivers and walkers to stay alert. Light flakes drift across open lots, and swirling gusts lift snow sheets from roadside banks, hinting at the reduced visibility expected later.
Westerly winds strengthen today, pushing toward 30–45 mph across Caribou and the surrounding North Woods. Combined with scattered snow showers, these bursts create blowing and drifting snow, especially along north–south roadways, where crosswinds amplify the hazard. Even minor accumulations can produce whiteout pockets, particularly in open fields and higher terrain. Keep a wide buffer between vehicles, and expect variable visibility on I-95 and Route 1 through afternoon and evening.
Temperatures climb only into the lower 20s, with wind chills settling closer to –8°F early and staying brutally cold through the day. Meteorologists note that today’s pattern brings the most disruptive travel concerns of the weekend, even as snowfall totals stay modest. The persistent wind is the real driver of impacts.
Saturday turns calmer. Mostly sunny skies return with highs near 23°F, and winds relax to 5–7 mph. Despite the quieter conditions, shaded roads may hold patches of refreeze, so early drivers should move carefully. Saturday night introduces a slight chance of snow showers, but coverage remains limited.
Sunday brings another small snow-shower chance, along with a high near 24°F and developing northwest wind. Light snow bands may brush Caribou during the afternoon, but widespread accumulation is unlikely.
Five-Day Outlook:
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 23.
• Sunday: Slight snow chance, high 24.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy, high 15.
• Tuesday: Sunny, high 19.
• Wednesday: Chance of snow, high 30.
