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47°23'N
/ 68°59'W / Altitude 663 ft
Madawaska,
ME -- 28
mi/45 km ENE of Fort Kent
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High: 29° at 5:06 pm
| Low: 18° at 10:15 am
Precipitation: 0.00" | Snow:
0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: N @ 3 mph | Max. Gust:
24 mph @ 7:20 am
Data source: Davis Instruments Vantage Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge not heated in winter.
Data source: Davis Instruments Vantage Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge not heated in winter.
Thursday, March 26
Normal High: 36°
| Record High: 70° (1987)
Normal Low: 14° | Record Low: -17° (2008)
Normal Low: 14° | Record Low: -17° (2008)
Normal Daily
Precipitation: 0.09" |
Record Precipitation: 1.17" (1979)
Normal Daily Snow: 0.5"
| Record Snow: 13.0" (1941)
Source: NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
Precipitation 2026
Precipitation: 6.03" | normal
= 7.45" (-1.42")Snowfall
25-26: 68.3" | normal = 90.2" (-21.9")
❄️
Annual snowfall measured from
July 1 - June 30 ❄️
Data source: NOAA SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
Data source: NOAA SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
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Fort
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Moon Phase: 🌔 Waxing Gibbous → 🌕 Full "Pink" Moon @ 10:12 am Wed. Apr. 1
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The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley
of Maine
7-Day Outlook: Thu. Mar. 26
– Wed. Apr. 1
Updated March 26 at 8:20 AM EDT
Updated March 26 at 8:20 AM EDT
Dry air aloft this morning has kept snowfall restrained with less
than 1/2-inch measured this morning. As a warm front lifts north,
temperatures will rise and cause snow to change to rain through the
day, with minor snow accumulations for Fort Kent and the Saint John
Valley--perhaps up to 2-3 inches in some locations. NWS Caribous notes
that some patchy drizzle and fog may develop, especially from the
Bangor region northward.
Today's high reaches the mid-to-upper 30s with southeast wind in
the morning 4-5 mph becoming southwest this afternoon around 4-6 mph.
90% chance of precipitation with snowfall totals around 1-inch in Fort
Kent.
This evening, a second low pressure system moves across the region
with another round of light precipitation before colder air rushes in
overnight. As temperatures quickly fall, any leftover moisture could
freeze, creating icy and hazardous travel conditions into Friday
morning. Mostly cloudy skies are expected tonight with a 30% chance of
snow, mainly in the evening. Low in the mid-10s with northwest wind
around 5 mph.
Cold high pressure builds in from Québec Friday with highs only in
the low 20s Friday morning with northwest wind 10-15 mph gusting up to
25 mph with wind chill values in the low single digits.
Mostly clear skies overspread the Saint John Valley Friday night
initially then become partly cloudy as the night progresses. Lows fall
to around 0°F in Fort Kent and vicinity with temperatures ranging from
2 below to around 2 above across the area. Northwest wind in the 0-5
mph range produces wind chill values into the -5°F to -10°F range
overnight.
Saturday will be noticeably colder than usual, with high
temperatures running about 10 to 15 degrees below normal for this time
of year. Winds are expected to remain relatively light, which will
help prevent conditions from feeling excessively harsh despite the
chill.
Highs Saturday in the upper 10s with northwest 0-5 mph
becoming west in the afternoon near calm Saturday night features
mostly clear skies and continued chilly conditions with lows close to
0°F. Light southwest wind expected.
Sunday – Wednesday
High pressure will move into the Atlantic Sunday, which will
feature partly sunny skies with afternoon temperatures reaching
the low 30s. Winds will be light early, then shift to the west
at around 5 to 10 miles per hour with occasional gusts up to 20
miles per hour. Sunday night will turn mostly cloudy with lows
falling into the mid-10s, and there is a slight chance of light
snow developing late.
On Monday, clouds will persist as a cold front approaches and
brings snow during the day, possibly mixing with or changing to
rain by afternoon as temperatures rise into the low 40s.
Precipitation will remain likely into Monday night before
tapering off behind the cold front, with lows dropping back into
the upper 10s to near 20.
By Tuesday, conditions improve as high pressure near James Bay in Canada brings sunny skies and cooler temperatures, with highs near 30 degrees. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy with lows settling into the low 10s and a slight chance of snow.
By Tuesday, conditions improve as high pressure near James Bay in Canada brings sunny skies and cooler temperatures, with highs near 30 degrees. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy with lows settling into the low 10s and a slight chance of snow.
Another low pressure system approaches from near the Great
Lakes on Wednesday, bringing partly sunny skies and a chance of
snow with highs again in the low 30s. Snow becomes more likely
Wednesday night as the low and associated fronts move across the
SJV under mostly cloudy skies, with overnight lows in the lower
20s.
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Heat Peaks Before Storms
and Sharply Cooler Air Sweeps East
Record breaking heat will continue to expand into the Midwest today, with temperatures soaring into the upper 70s and 80s in some areas, far above late season averages. The most unusual warmth will stretch from the Plains into parts of the Midwest, where readings may run 25 to 35 degrees above normal and challenge daily records. By late day, a strong cold front will begin to spark severe thunderstorms across the Mid Mississippi and Ohio Valleys, bringing the risk of large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Behind the front, much colder air will surge in, dropping temperatures into the 40s and 50s by Friday and Saturday, a sharp change from the recent warmth.
Record breaking heat will continue to expand into the Midwest today, with temperatures soaring into the upper 70s and 80s in some areas, far above late season averages. The most unusual warmth will stretch from the Plains into parts of the Midwest, where readings may run 25 to 35 degrees above normal and challenge daily records. By late day, a strong cold front will begin to spark severe thunderstorms across the Mid Mississippi and Ohio Valleys, bringing the risk of large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Behind the front, much colder air will surge in, dropping temperatures into the 40s and 50s by Friday and Saturday, a sharp change from the recent warmth.
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Flooding Risk as Storms Track
East Tonight
A marginal risk of excessive rainfall is expected from parts of the Midwest into the central and northern Appalachians tonight as a strong cold front moves south from the Great Lakes. Showers and thunderstorms will develop along the front and move quickly, which should help limit widespread flooding. However, some areas could still see heavier rainfall, especially where storms track over the same locations. Urban areas and parts of southwest Pennsylvania may be more vulnerable due to terrain and drainage concerns. Portions of Illinois and Indiana are already seeing wet conditions, which could increase runoff. Rainfall amounts may rise enough in some areas to produce localized flooding concerns overnight.
A marginal risk of excessive rainfall is expected from parts of the Midwest into the central and northern Appalachians tonight as a strong cold front moves south from the Great Lakes. Showers and thunderstorms will develop along the front and move quickly, which should help limit widespread flooding. However, some areas could still see heavier rainfall, especially where storms track over the same locations. Urban areas and parts of southwest Pennsylvania may be more vulnerable due to terrain and drainage concerns. Portions of Illinois and Indiana are already seeing wet conditions, which could increase runoff. Rainfall amounts may rise enough in some areas to produce localized flooding concerns overnight.
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Weather Outlook🔥
Critical Fire Danger Across the Southern High Plains
Critical fire weather conditions are expected today across central New Mexico into the southern High Plains as hot, dry, and windy conditions combine. Afternoon temperatures will climb into the middle to upper 90s, while humidity levels drop as low as 5 to 15 percent. At the same time, west to southwest winds of 20 to 25 miles per hour, with higher gusts, will create an environment favorable for rapid fire spread. Areas farther north and east will also see elevated fire danger with slightly higher humidity but still gusty winds. A cold front moving south later today will shift winds abruptly, which could worsen ongoing fires or spark new ones.
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Critical Fire Danger Across the Southern High Plains
Critical fire weather conditions are expected today across central New Mexico into the southern High Plains as hot, dry, and windy conditions combine. Afternoon temperatures will climb into the middle to upper 90s, while humidity levels drop as low as 5 to 15 percent. At the same time, west to southwest winds of 20 to 25 miles per hour, with higher gusts, will create an environment favorable for rapid fire spread. Areas farther north and east will also see elevated fire danger with slightly higher humidity but still gusty winds. A cold front moving south later today will shift winds abruptly, which could worsen ongoing fires or spark new ones.
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The vast majority of weather apps are automated without human oversight and can miss critical, nuanced details during severe or changing weather. Do not rely on an app for the forecast. Instead, go to weather.gov for the forecast.
Radar apps visualize precipitation intensity using color-coded echoes. However, updates are not instant, and even the most advanced composite radar mosaics can be delayed by 5 to 20 minutes by the time they reach your app.That delay means the weather you are viewing might already be miles away — or more intense than the image suggests.
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