Caribou, ME – Northern Maine residents should brace for a chilly night as patchy frost is expected in the colder valleys Friday night, according to the National Weather Service in Caribou.
Forecasters say Friday will bring sunny skies with highs ranging from the mid-60s north to the low 70s Downeast. By nightfall, temperatures will dip sharply, with lows in the mid-30s across northern areas and the mid-40s Downeast. The waning gibbous moon is set to rise around 9 p.m., offering clear skies but cold conditions.
According to the National Weather Service, a cold front could bring light scattered showers on Sunday. However, the overall forecast calls for a persistent dry weather pattern into next week. The southern half of the region remains in severe drought conditions, while northern areas have closer-to-normal moisture levels.
Highs this weekend into Monday will generally range from the 60s north to the low 70s Downeast. Midweek temperatures are expected to moderate, with inland highs climbing into the mid-70s.
Residents are advised to prepare for cooler overnight temperatures, especially in frost-prone valleys, while those in drought-affected areas continue to face dry conditions.
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