Caribou, Maine – A bright stretch of late-summer weather continues in northern Maine, with sunshine holding through midweek before rain chances move in by Wednesday night. Highs today will reach the low 70s under clear skies, offering a comfortable day across Aroostook County.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, calm winds and mostly clear skies will keep conditions stable through tonight and into Wednesday. Clouds will increase by Wednesday evening, with a 30% chance of showers developing late, especially after 10 p.m.
Thursday will bring just a slight chance of lingering showers in the morning before skies clear once again. Highs are expected to reach the mid-70s in Caribou and surrounding towns, with light northwest breezes. By Friday, sunshine and warmer air return, pushing highs near 80 degrees.
Residents planning outdoor work or travel later this week should be aware of changing conditions, as another system is expected to bring more widespread showers and possible thunderstorms by Sunday into Monday.
The National Weather Service notes that updates may be issued later this week as the next rainmaker approaches northern New England.
Five Day Forecast for Caribou, Maine:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 71. Low around 47.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 72. Showers possible late. Low around 50.
- Thursday: Slight chance of showers early, then mostly sunny. High near 76. Low around 48.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 79. Mostly clear overnight, low around 52.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 80. Slight chance of showers at night.
