Caribou, ME – Maine residents are experiencing near-record warmth as temperatures soar close to 70 degrees across much of Caribou and surrounding areas today. Locals are advised to take advantage of the dry, warm weather this afternoon, as showers are expected to develop overnight and continue into Friday. Temperatures remain unusually high for late October, marking an unexpected shift before a significant cool-down arrives this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, unseasonably warm conditions will continue through Friday, but the region is likely to see isolated rain showers as clouds build tonight. Friday’s high is projected around 68 degrees, with showers likely in the morning before clearing up in the afternoon. Winds from the south will turn westward later, reaching speeds of up to 17 mph, possibly adding to the cooler feel by evening.
Looking ahead, cooler temperatures are set to sweep into the region by Saturday, bringing highs down to around 43 degrees with partly cloudy skies. Sunday is expected to be sunny but chilly, with daytime temperatures peaking near 43 degrees and lows dipping to around 24 degrees. Monday will likely remain sunny with similar highs, offering a bright but brisk start to the work week.
Residents are encouraged to stay updated on shifting conditions, as the mild weather will quickly turn cooler by Friday night. This period of unseasonable warmth is unusual for northern Maine, and those sensitive to rapid temperature changes should plan accordingly for a weekend drop. The current stretch of warm days marks an atypical pattern for Caribou, signaling the potential for abrupt seasonal transitions in the coming days.
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