Augusta, ME — Cold air grips northern Maine this morning, turning damp pavement into slick patches under dim gray skies. The first real hints of early winter have arrived, and with them come slippery roads, scattered flurries, and warnings from the National Weather Service in Caribou about black ice hazards across Aroostook County.
Meteorologists report icy roads developing, especially near Fort Kent, Presque Isle, and Houlton, as wet surfaces refreeze in subfreezing air. Drivers should slow down and watch for shaded areas where invisible ice may form. Even light snow showers could hide slippery spots.
Saturday brings only isolated snow showers, with highs in the mid-30s and wind chills in the 20s. Sunday looks brighter and calmer, offering a short break before another round of light snow or wintry mix returns Monday into Tuesday. Though accumulations remain light, the timing aligns with early Thanksgiving travel, creating potential slowdowns across Route 1 and I-95 north of Bangor.
By midweek, a stronger system developing over the Midwest may push east, signaling a winter pattern shift that could bring heavier snow to portions of New England between Thanksgiving and early December.
Five-Day Outlook (Caribou, ME):
- Today: Isolated snow showers, high 36°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 34°F.
- Monday: Slight chance of snow, high 34°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 36°F.
- Wednesday: Rain and snow likely, high 41°F.
