Maine greets the morning locked in deep winter silence, where engines strain to start and frost creeps across windows in minutes. The air feels brittle. Snow squeaks under boots across northern towns.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, hazardous weather is not expected today, but conditions turn more active later in the period. Strong low pressure has the potential to bring impactful winds and accumulating snow from Sunday into Monday, especially across northern and Downeast Maine. While the exact track remains uncertain, confidence is growing that travel impacts are possible.
For now, cold dominates. Temperatures sit near zero degrees early this morning in Caribou, with wind chills well below zero at times. Today stays partly sunny, but highs only reach the low teens. Any time outdoors feels sharp and unforgiving, particularly with gusty winds.
Tonight turns colder again, with readings falling below zero in many locations. Thursday brings increasing clouds and the next snow chance. Light snow may develop late in the day, becoming more likely Thursday night. One to two inches of snow is possible during that period, enough to create slick roads and reduced visibility.
Friday remains unsettled, with snow lingering into the morning before tapering. Winds stay active, allowing blowing snow at times, especially in open areas. Saturday trends quieter and cold, offering a brief window to prepare.
Attention then shifts to Sunday into Monday. Meteorologists are closely tracking a stronger system that could deliver widespread snow and gusty winds. Even modest changes in storm track could significantly affect totals and travel conditions across northern Maine.
Residents should monitor updates, limit exposure during extreme cold, and prepare vehicles for winter driving. Traveling late weekend? What conditions are you seeing where you are?
Five-Day Outlook for Caribou, Maine
- Today: Partly sunny, bitter cold, highs near 13°
- Thursday: Increasing clouds, chance of snow late, highs near 13°
- Friday: Snow likely early, windy, highs near 18°
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, cold, highs near 18°
- Sunday: Partly sunny, snow possible late, highs near 22°
