Caribou, ME – A biting wind sweeps through northern Maine this morning, carrying whispers of snow and the unmistakable feel of early winter. Temperatures are locked in the teens, with wind chills dropping below zero, setting the stage for a cold and active week ahead.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, snow chances increase beginning late Sunday night, with periods of light snow possible through Wednesday. Accumulations remain light at first — generally under an inch through Monday — but may become more widespread by midweek as another clipper system approaches from the Great Lakes.
Monday will start cloudy with highs near 9°F and wind chills as low as -15°F. Drivers across Route 1, I-95, and rural Aroostook County roads should watch for drifting snow and slick conditions. Visibility may fall quickly during passing squalls.
By Tuesday, skies turn partly sunny before more snow returns Tuesday night into Wednesday. The middle of the week brings the best chance for measurable accumulation — 1–3 inches possible — along with gusty winds that could create blowing snow and reduce visibility.
Long-range models hint at another Arctic surge between Dec. 11–17, reinforcing the pattern of cold, snow, and wind dominating much of the Great Lakes and New England.
5-Day Caribou, ME Outlook
- Monday: Chance snow, high 9°F, low -1°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 17°F, low 9°F.
- Wednesday: Snow likely, high 28°F, low 20°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high 23°F, low 10°F.
- Friday: Chance of snow, high 23°F, low 8°F.
