Maine – Breath crystallized instantly this morning as northern Maine woke to deep winter cold. Snowbanks creaked, engines struggled, and wind chill values plunged well below zero across the Caribou area, signaling a harsh start to the holiday travel window.
Current temperatures hovered near 3 degrees early, with wind chills near minus 7. Skies stay mostly sunny today, but the cold remains unforgiving. Highs barely reach the mid-teens, keeping frostbite risks elevated for anyone outdoors too long. Bundle up early and limit exposed skin.
Snow chances increase later today and tonight. Light snow develops at times, with chances rising into the 40 to 50 percent range. Accumulations look light, but slick spots may develop quickly as temperatures stay well below freezing. Roads like U.S. Route 1 and Route 89 could turn icy fast, especially after sunset.
Wednesday stays cold, with highs near 18 degrees. Snow showers remain possible, mainly during the morning hours. Conditions improve briefly by afternoon, but winter maintains control. Wednesday night turns frigid again, dropping lows near 6 degrees.
Christmas Day brings another round of snow showers. Highs struggle to reach 20 degrees, and winds may gust near 20 mph. Blowing snow could reduce visibility at times, impacting holiday travel across Aroostook County. Plan extra time and keep winter kits ready.
Thursday night into Friday delivers the coldest air of the stretch. Overnight lows plunge below zero, with Friday highs near 10 degrees. This cold snap raises the risk of flash freezing wherever snow or melted ice lingers on roads.
Post-Christmas travel Friday stays dry but brutally cold. By Saturday, sunshine returns with highs near 12 degrees, still well below normal.
Traveling this week? Share what conditions look like where you are as winter tightens its grip.
Five Day Outlook for Caribou, Maine
- Today: Mostly sunny, high near 14°F
- Wednesday: Chance of snow, high near 18°F
- Christmas Day: Snow showers possible, high near 20°F
- Friday: Cold and dry, high near 10°F
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 12°F
