A soft gray sky stretches over the pines this morning in Aroostook County, the calm before a classic November shift. Northern Maine stands on the edge of its first measurable snow event of the month, bringing a taste of early winter by late tonight and Saturday morning.
Clouds will thicken through the day as moisture surges northward. Temperatures climb into the upper 30s before dropping into the low 30s after sunset. That’s when rain will change to snow, especially along the Route 1 corridor from Houlton to Caribou. The National Weather Service in Caribou expects 1 to 2 inches of wet accumulation possible by early Saturday.
Travelers should be prepared for slick bridges and secondary roads, particularly during the late-night and early-morning commute. Winds from the south will shift northwest behind the system, gusting up to 20 mph, ushering in colder, drier air for Saturday afternoon.
Saturday stays mostly cloudy with highs in the low 50s but cooler winds will make it feel crisper. Sunday looks quieter — partly sunny and near 39°F — before another system approaches Monday with another rain-to-snow changeover likely by nightfall.
By Tuesday, the region settles into a colder, more typical mid-November pattern, with highs in the 30s and lows dipping into the 20s. Residents should plan for early winter driving conditions, check heating systems, and keep an eye on travel impacts heading into Veterans Day week.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Caribou, Maine
- Saturday: Chance of morning snow. High 52°F. Low 23°F.
- Sunday: Partly cloudy, cool. High 39°F. Low 29°F.
- Monday: Rain-to-snow chance. High 48°F. Low 31°F.
- Tuesday (Veterans Day): Rain or snow showers. High 41°F. Low 25°F.
- Wednesday: Chilly, scattered snow showers. High 38°F. Low 28°F.
