Caribou, ME – Freezing rain, snow, and the risk of ice jam flooding are expected to return across northern Maine late this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, a hazardous weather pattern begins Sunday night, with snow changing to sleet and freezing rain across Aroostook County. By early Monday, freezing rain will continue in the north, bringing dangerous travel conditions along U.S. Route 1 and secondary highways.
Localized flooding due to ice jams could persist into next week. Residents near waterways in Caribou and the Penobscot Valley should monitor flood alerts and avoid low-lying roads if water levels rise.
Weekend Forecast for Caribou, ME:
Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 32°F and a low around 12°F. Sunday turns active with highs near 34°F. Snow arrives late, transitioning to freezing rain by evening.
Extended Outlook:
- Monday: Morning freezing rain becomes rain by midday. Patchy fog and highs near 49°F.
- Monday Night: More rain with fog early. Lows near 31°F.
- Tuesday: Slight chance of morning snow. High around 39°F.
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy, highs near 33°F.
- Thursday: Rain and snow likely again with a high near 38°F.
