Caribou, ME – Bitterly cold Arctic air will remain locked over Maine through the end of the week, bringing dangerously low wind chills, light snowfall in the north, and the potential for a strong coastal storm by early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, wind chills early Thursday morning will drop to near 20 below zero across northern Maine, with values hovering around zero in Downeast communities. Daytime high temperatures Thursday are expected to range from around 10 degrees in far northern areas to near 20 degrees along the coast, offering little relief from the cold.
Forecasters say a weak trough sliding south from Canada will bring light snow to northern Maine late Thursday through Thursday night. Snow totals are expected to remain modest, with 1 to 2 inches possible, though locally higher amounts could occur in the far north.
Looking ahead to the weekend, meteorologists are monitoring a developing offshore storm system that could impact Maine’s coastline. The system may generate strong winds, gale-force conditions over the waters, and possibly a coastal storm between Sunday and Monday.
If the storm strengthens as projected, coastal swell could approach 10 feet by Monday, creating hazardous marine conditions and potential issues for coastal communities.
Residents are urged to limit outdoor exposure during extreme cold, dress in layers, and monitor updated forecasts as the weekend storm track becomes clearer.
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