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Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley, Maine
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Wednesday, January 28

High: 14° at 2:22 pm | Low: -7° at 10:45 pm

Rain: 0.00" | Snow: 0.0"

Avg. Daily Wind: NNE at 1 mph | Daily Maximum Gust: 18 mph at 12:09 pm
Data source: Davis Instruments Vantage Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge not heated in winter.

Thursday, January 29

Normal High: 19° | Record High: 46° (1994)
Normal Low: -5° | Record Low: -34° (1971)

Normal Daily Precipitation: 0.07" | Record Precipitation: 0.85" (1977)

Normal Daily Snow: 0.7" | Record Snow: 12.0" (1977)

Source: NOAA SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data collected since 1893

Precipitation 2026

Rainfall: 2.36" | normal = 2.63" (-0.27")

Snowfall 25-26: 55.2" | normal = 51.4" (+3.8")
Snowfall 24-25: 73.2" | normal = 99.3" (-26.1")

❄️ Annual snowfall measured from July 1 - June 30 ❄️
Data source: NOAA SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data collected since 1893

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Fort Kent, Maine, USA — Sun & Moon Today

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Moon Phase: 🌔 Waxing Gibbous → 🌕 Full "Snow" Moon 5:09 pm Sun. 1 Feb 2026

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The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Upper Saint John Valley of Maine

⚠️ Current NWS Caribou Hazardous Weather Outlook ⚠️

7-Day Outlook: Thu. Jan. 29 - Wed. Feb. 4
Updated January 29 at 7:55 am EST

Today - Saturday

Light snow is expected across northern Maine later today and tonight. A slow-moving low near Labrador will pull cool, moist air back into the region from the northeast. This will cause snow to gradually spread into the Valley this afternoon, continuing through the night and into early Friday morning. By Friday morning, snowfall totals should generally range from 1 to 3 inches. Snow will become lighter and more scattered Friday afternoon, turning into snow showers before ending.

Snow will begin to overspread the area later this afternoon as moisture increases from the northeast. Daytime temperatures will remain cold, topping out near 10 degrees, with dangerous wind chills as low as -25 to -30 at times. Snowfall this afternoon will be light, with generally less than an inch of accumulation expected before sunset.

Snow becomes more widespread and steadier this evening and overnight as the system continues to influence the region. Accumulations tonight are expected to range from 1 to 2 inches. Overnight lows will fall to the 0 to 5 above range, with wind chills remaining below zero.

Snow will likely continue into Friday morning, then gradually taper to scattered snow showers late in the morning into early afternoon. Additional accumulation on Friday will be light, generally less than one-half inch. Temperatures will recover slightly into the 10-15 above range, though brisk northwest winds will keep wind chills below zero.

High pressure builds in Friday night through Saturday, bringing clearing skies and dry conditions. Overnight lows will dip to around 0 or just below, with highs on Saturday reaching the mid-10s under mostly sunny skies. Mostly clear skies will allow low temperatures to fall to 0 to -5 Saturday night in Fort Kent and vicinity.

Sunday - Wednesday

Low pressure off the Southeast US will develop as cold high pressure moves into the central US. The low will develop into a Nor'easter and move up the East Coast towards the Northeast US. The American GFS and the Canadian CMC keep most of the system's precipitation offshore. However, while these models are tending to keep the system offshore, the European ECMWF is tracking the system closer to the coast, which may result in more significant impacts to Downeast Maine as the weekend progresses.

If the storm comes closer to the coast, coastal areas could see heavy snow, strong winds, and near-blizzard conditions. Some forecast models continue to suggest the potential for significant snow and wind along the coast, while others show much weaker impacts or even a near miss. Recent information slightly favors the lower-impact scenario at this time. Any variations in the system's track will affect its impact on Maine, of course.

For the Saint John Valley, based on current data, quiet weather is expected to continue through the early part of the week as high pressure remains in control. On Sunday, partly sunny skies and light north winds will keep temperatures on the cold side, with highs near 20 degrees. Clouds will increase Sunday night, but conditions remain dry with lows 5 to 10 above.

Mostly sunny and dry conditions return on Monday and Tuesday as the high pressure continues to dominate the area's weather. Daytime temperatures will slowly moderate into the lower to mid-20s, while overnight lows fall into the 5 to 10 above range Monday night and 0 to 5 above Tuesday night. Winds will stay light through this period, providing relatively calm winter weather.

By Wednesday, a bit more cloud cover is expected, but dry conditions continue. Temperatures will cool slightly, with highs near 20 degrees. Mostly cloudy skies with lows around 0°F are expected Wednesday night. Overall, the period looks relatively tranquil with no significant weather events expected.

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US National Weather Outlook

Updated January 29, 2026

Today - Saturday

A major winter storm is expected to affect much of the eastern US from Thursday into Saturday. The storm will develop over the southern Plains, move along the Gulf Coast, and then strengthen rapidly as it tracks up the Southeast Coast. Snow and rain will spread from the Mississippi Valley into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys, then into the southern Mid-Atlantic by Friday night and Saturday. Very strong winds and heavy snow may create near-blizzard conditions in parts of coastal North Carolina and southeastern Virginia, along with coastal flooding. Elsewhere, lake-effect snow will impact the Great Lakes, while snow falls across the Plains and rain and mountain snow affect the Pacific Northwest.

Sunday - Wednesday

A very active and cold weather pattern is expected from Sunday into midweek. A major coastal winter storm will move up the East Coast over the weekend, rapidly strengthening offshore. Heavy snow, strong winds, large waves, and coastal flooding are most likely from the Carolinas northward through the Mid-Atlantic and into New England, with especially unusual impacts possible along the Carolina coast. Behind the storm, repeated surges of Arctic air will keep much of the central and eastern US dangerously cold, with some record temperatures possible. Additional light snow systems may affect the Midwest and Great Lakes. Farther west, periods of rain and mountain snow will continue in the Pacific Northwest.

⛈️Thunderstorm/Severe Weather Outlook⛈️

Thursday: A cool, stable weather pattern is in place today and tonight, and thunderstorms are not expected. A large area of low pressure high in the atmosphere over central Canada is keeping cold, dry air spread across much of the central and eastern United States. Several weak disturbances are moving through this pattern, but they will only reinforce the cool and quiet conditions. Out West, a building ridge of high pressure will bring generally calm weather, while a couple of weak systems pass through the Pacific Northwest. These systems may bring periods of rain showers, but the atmosphere will not be unstable enough to support lightning or thunder.

Friday: Thunderstorms are not expected from Friday through Friday night. A large weather system will strengthen over the eastern United States as several smaller disturbances combine, while high pressure remains in control across the West. This setup will help a weak area of low pressure form near Florida and the eastern Gulf, then rapidly strengthen offshore late Friday into early Saturday. Although a brief increase in moisture may occur ahead of a cold front across southern Florida and the Keys, it will be short-lived and limited. The atmosphere is not expected to become unstable enough to support thunderstorm development during this time.

Saturday: Thunderstorms are not expected on Saturday. A strong and unusually large weather system will dominate the eastern United States, with a powerful storm strengthening as it moves north along the East Coast. Behind this storm, colder and drier air will spread across much of the country as high pressure builds in from the west. This pattern will keep moisture limited and reinforce an Arctic air mass across most areas. As a result, conditions will not support thunderstorm development over land, with any thunderstorm activity remaining confined to offshore waters well away from the coast.

Sunday - Thursday: Severe weather is not expected through the extended forecast period. A large, slow-moving low pressure system over the eastern US will move offshore this weekend, followed by several smaller disturbances. Northwesterly winds aloft and the passage of cold fronts early next week will keep temperatures cool across the central US and limit the return of warm, moist air. This will largely prevent the development of thunderstorms inland. While a few storms could occur along the Gulf Coast later next week if a stronger system moves through, overall the risk of thunderstorms or severe weather remains very low for most areas over the coming week.

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Winter Precipitation: Below 32°F, snowflakes never melt. With sleet, droplets freeze and form ice before reaching the surface. Freezing rain is caused by rain, above 32°F in the sky, freezing on contact with the cold surface. If the surfact temperature is above 32°F, rain will not freeze.

⚠️ Weather Notice: This information is compiled by Joseph Becker / Apex Wx based on available computer models and data and may not reflect current conditions or later forecast updates. Always visit NWS Caribou at https://www.weather.gov/car/ for the latest official watches, warnings, and advisories for northern Maine.

Apex Wx is a private weather information service unaffiliated with NOAA/NWS operated by Joseph Becker, PhD. Dr. Becker holds a certification in weather forecasting from Penn State University and is a trained NWS Storm Spotter.

Forecast outlooks written by Dr. Becker are usually posted between 7 - 9 am M-F / 8 -10 am weekends & holidays.

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