Caribou, ME – Northern and eastern Maine residents should prepare for a stretch of unsettled weather this week, with cool nights, patchy fog, and increasing chances of rain heading into the weekend.
Cool and Foggy Nights
Tonight, skies will clear after scattered showers fade, leaving behind a cool, dry night with patchy fog across Aroostook County. Temperatures are expected to dip to around 50°F, creating crisp overnight conditions. Drivers are advised to exercise caution on rural roads and highways, where low-lying fog may reduce visibility.
“Patchy fog could slow commutes and impact travel early Wednesday morning, so extra time on the road is recommended,” said a spokesperson with the National Weather Service in Caribou.
Midweek Showers
Wednesday will bring another round of afternoon showers across the region, with highs ranging from the mid-60s to lower 70s in locations including Presque Isle, Houlton, Fort Kent, and Frenchville. While the rain will be scattered, slick roads may develop in areas with heavier downpours.
Thursday is expected to be the calmest day of the week, beginning with sun before clouds gradually return late in the day. This provides a temporary window of dry and pleasant weather for outdoor activities.
Rain and Weekend Outlook
A low-pressure system entering New England on Friday will increase rain chances across northern and eastern Maine. Showers are expected to develop Friday, with widespread rain likely by Saturday, particularly from Bangor north through Fort Kent and Frenchville. Daytime highs will remain below seasonal averages, hovering in the low to mid-60s over the weekend.
Travelers planning weekend activities should prepare for slick roads, especially along I-95 and rural routes, and residents are encouraged to carry umbrellas and rain gear. Those with outdoor plans may need to allow extra time for travel as rainfall could impact driving conditions.
Rain chances remain elevated through Sunday, with clearer skies unlikely until early next week, signaling a cool, wet weekend ahead for northern Maine.
Five-Day Forecast for Caribou, ME
- Tonight: Cool, dry, patchy fog, low near 50°F
- Wednesday: Scattered afternoon showers, high near 68°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, increasing clouds late, high near 70°F
- Friday: Rain showers developing, cooler, high in the mid-60s
- Saturday: Widespread rain likely, highs in the low to mid-60s
Residents are advised to monitor local weather updates and plan ahead for travel and outdoor activities during this period of unsettled conditions.
