Caribou, Maine – Light snow drifts through dim morning light, muting sound and shrinking visibility across northern Maine. Cold air stings exposed skin, and wind pushes loose flakes across untreated roads.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in Caribou hover near 8 degrees early this morning, with wind chills near 20 below zero. Snow and fog reduce visibility at times, especially before sunrise. Roads may appear merely damp but can turn slick without warning.
Snow remains likely through the early morning hours, with up to 1 to 3 inches possible before tapering off. Drivers along U.S. Route 1 and secondary roads should expect slippery stretches, particularly where blowing snow reduces contrast. Allow extra braking distance and keep headlights on, even after daybreak.
Conditions improve slightly this afternoon, though it stays cold. Highs reach only the mid-teens, and northwest winds keep it feeling much colder. A few snow showers linger into the evening, followed by clearing skies and another sharp temperature drop tonight. Lows dip below zero, refreezing any daytime melt and increasing the risk of black ice.
Midweek brings brief sunshine Wednesday, but relief remains limited. Temperatures stay well below normal, with gusty winds keeping wind chills in the teens below zero. Snow chances return Thursday into Friday as weak systems pass through, bringing light accumulations but persistent travel concerns.
Meteorologists are also watching the broader pattern. Colder-than-normal air holds across northern New England into early February, while multiple chances for light snow continue. None look major alone, but repeated events can add up.
For now, winter routines matter. Dress in layers, limit time outdoors, and prepare vehicles for extreme cold. Traveling later this week? How are road conditions shaping up in your area?
Five Day Outlook for Caribou, ME
- Today: Snow early, windy, highs near 15
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, very cold, highs near 13
- Thursday: Chance of snow showers, highs near 13
- Friday: Scattered snow showers, highs near 19
- Saturday: Partly sunny, still cold, highs near 20
