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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: 27° at 12:00
am | Low: 8° at 10:45 pm
Precipitation: 0.00" | Snow:
< 0.5"
Avg. Daily Wind: N @ 5 mph | Max. Gust:
25 mph @ 12:06 pm
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.
Saturday, March 28
Normal High: 37°
| Record High: 63° (1993)
Normal Low: 15° | Record Low: -13° (1974)
Normal Low: 15° | Record Low: -13° (1974)
Normal Daily
Precipitation: 0.09" |
Record Precipitation: 0.72" (1953)
Normal Daily Snow: 0.5"
| Record Snow: 5.0" (2017)
Source: NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
Precipitation 2026
Precipitation: 6.26" | normal
= 7.62" (-1.36")Snowfall
25-26: 69.3" | normal = 91.3" (-22.0")
❄️
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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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: Sat. Mar. 28
– Fr. Apr. 3
Updated March 28 at 9:00 AM EDT
Updated March 28 at 9:00 AM EDT
High pressure will slide across the Valley today into the Maritimes
tonight bringing mostly sunny skies this morning and chilly daytime
highs in the low 20s. West wind 0-5 mph expected producing wind chill
values in the 5 to 15 degree range at times.
An upper-trough approaches later today and crosses the region
tonight with some isolated snow showers possible. Clouds increase a
bit this afternoon with partly cloudy skies tonight. Lows fall into
the 5 to 10 above range. Little/no snowfall expected. Southwest winds
fall to near calm overnight.
High pressure continues to bring chilly temperatures Sunday;
however, conditions will be a bit warmer than Saturday with highs
reaching the low 30s. An approaching low pressure area and weak
frontal boundary bring partly sunny skies with mostly cloudy skies in
the afternoon along with a chance of isolated snow showers once again.
Southwest wind increase to 5-10 mph.
Sunday night, the low and weak boundary bring partly-to-mostly
cloudy skies to Fort Kent and vicinity with a 30% chance of
precipitation with little/no accumulation anticipated. Temperatures
fall into the lower 20s overnight with south wind 0-5 mph.
Monday, the front crosses the Valley with morning snow showers
mixing with/changing to rain showers as temperatures warm into the
low 40s. 50% chance of precipitation with rainfall totals less
than 1/10-inch. Southwest wind 0-5 in the morning becomes
west-northwest in the afternoon at 5-8 mph.
For Monday night, partly cloudy skies with a 10% chance of
precipitation are expected with a low in the upper 10s to near 20.
Northwest wind 0-7 mph expected overnight.
Tuesday – Friday
A low pressure system will approach from the west and cross
New England by midweek. A warm front will lift northward on
Tuesday, bringing milder temperatures and the first round of
precipitation. Forecast uncertainty remains regarding the storm
track. If the low moves north of the area, temperatures will
rise above freezing and precipitation will change mainly to
rain. A more central track could bring prolonged mixed
precipitation or freezing rain to northern areas, increasing
icing risks and travel impacts. A coastal track appears less
likely based on recent trends overall currently.
Based on current information, partly sunny skies are expected Tuesday with increasing clouds by evening along with an 80% chance of snow developing by afternoon. High in the middle 30s. Tuesday night, a wintry mix of snow, rain, and freezing rain is likely with a 90% chance of precipitation. Low in the mid-to-upper 20s.
Low pressure crosses Maine Wednesday and heads into the
Maritimes Wednesday night/early Thursday. A 70% chance of
snow/rain/freezing rain in the morning changing to all rain in
the afternoon with precipitation tapering off Wednesday evening.
High in the low 40s.
A cold front will move through Wednesday night, bringing a
rapid and significant drop in temperatures from the low 40s into
the mid-10s overnight. Winds are not expected to increase
significantly, but lingering moisture from earlier rainfall may
freeze quickly as colder air arrives.
This could create a thin layer of ice on roads, sidewalks,
and other untreated surfaces. Travel conditions may become
hazardous late Wednesday night as icy spots develop quickly and
unexpectedly across the region. Partly cloudy skies with a 20%
chance of snow is expected Wednesday night.
High pressure tracking from northern Ontario into central
Québec Thursday into Friday brings mostly sunny skies Thursday
with a high in the low 30s. Thursday night remains mostly clear
with temperatures falling to near 10 above. High pressure
remains north of the SJV Friday with mostly sunny skies and
highs in the upper 30s. Partly cloudy skies with a slight chance
of snow expected Friday night with a low in the upper 10s.
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Cool Weekend Gives Way to
Milder Temperatures and Active Weather
A chilly start to the weekend will be felt across much of the central and eastern United States, with morning lows in the 20s and 30s in northern areas and 30s to 40s farther south. High temperatures will remain below average on Saturday and Sunday, but a warming trend will begin by late Sunday and continue into Monday, bringing 60s and 70s to many areas. Dry and windy conditions across the Plains and Southeast will elevate fire weather concerns. In Florida, a stalled front will bring gusty winds and periods of showers and thunderstorms through the weekend. Warmer conditions will expand nationwide early in the week as a milder air mass spreads eastward.
A chilly start to the weekend will be felt across much of the central and eastern United States, with morning lows in the 20s and 30s in northern areas and 30s to 40s farther south. High temperatures will remain below average on Saturday and Sunday, but a warming trend will begin by late Sunday and continue into Monday, bringing 60s and 70s to many areas. Dry and windy conditions across the Plains and Southeast will elevate fire weather concerns. In Florida, a stalled front will bring gusty winds and periods of showers and thunderstorms through the weekend. Warmer conditions will expand nationwide early in the week as a milder air mass spreads eastward.
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Low
Flash Flood Risk Despite Periods
of Rain in South Florida
The risk of flash flooding remains low today, with the probability of rainfall exceeding flash flood guidance less than five percent. Showers and thunderstorms are expected across southern Florida this afternoon into tonight, but storms should remain brief and scattered. Early activity along the east coast will move southwest, limiting how long heavy rain falls over any one location. Additional storms later this evening and overnight are expected to weaken as atmospheric instability decreases. While some inland areas could see locally higher rainfall totals, the chances of extreme amounts remain low. Overall, conditions are not favorable for widespread flooding, and no formal flood risk areas are currently anticipated at this time.
The risk of flash flooding remains low today, with the probability of rainfall exceeding flash flood guidance less than five percent. Showers and thunderstorms are expected across southern Florida this afternoon into tonight, but storms should remain brief and scattered. Early activity along the east coast will move southwest, limiting how long heavy rain falls over any one location. Additional storms later this evening and overnight are expected to weaken as atmospheric instability decreases. While some inland areas could see locally higher rainfall totals, the chances of extreme amounts remain low. Overall, conditions are not favorable for widespread flooding, and no formal flood risk areas are currently anticipated at this time.
🔥Fire
Weather Outlook🔥
Critical Fire Weather Conditions Across Plains, Southeast, and Wyoming
Critical fire weather conditions are expected today across parts of the Great Plains, Southeast, and southeastern Wyoming due to a combination of strong winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation. In the central and northern Great Plains, gusty southerly winds and very low humidity will create an environment favorable for rapid fire spread. Similar concerns extend into the Southeast, where dry air and breezy conditions will elevate fire danger, especially across southern South Carolina, southern Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle. In southeastern Wyoming, downslope winds and very dry air will support several hours of critical conditions. Additional elevated fire weather threats are expected in surrounding regions, including parts of the Southwest, where dry and breezy conditions will further increase the risk of wildfire growth and spread.
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Critical Fire Weather Conditions Across Plains, Southeast, and Wyoming
Critical fire weather conditions are expected today across parts of the Great Plains, Southeast, and southeastern Wyoming due to a combination of strong winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation. In the central and northern Great Plains, gusty southerly winds and very low humidity will create an environment favorable for rapid fire spread. Similar concerns extend into the Southeast, where dry air and breezy conditions will elevate fire danger, especially across southern South Carolina, southern Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle. In southeastern Wyoming, downslope winds and very dry air will support several hours of critical conditions. Additional elevated fire weather threats are expected in surrounding regions, including parts of the Southwest, where dry and breezy conditions will further increase the risk of wildfire growth and spread.
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