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47°23'N /
68°59'W / Altitude 663 ft
1 mi / 1.5 km SW of Apex Wx station in Fort Kent
1 mi / 1.5 km SW of Apex Wx station in Fort Kent
Near
Edmonston, New Brunswick, Canada
St. John River @ Dickey Bridge,
Allagash
Approx.
32 mi / 51 km WSW of Fort Kent
Apex Wx
Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley, Maine
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April 2026
High: 69° on 4/27 / Low: 7° on 4/8
Rainfall: 4.47" (avg. 3.17") = -1.3" / Snowfall: 9.0" (avg. 6.6") = +2.4"
Wind: Avg. Dir. & Speed: N @ 2 mph / Max. Gust: 26 mph on 4/30
High: 69° on 4/27 / Low: 7° on 4/8
Rainfall: 4.47" (avg. 3.17") = -1.3" / Snowfall: 9.0" (avg. 6.6") = +2.4"
Wind: Avg. Dir. & Speed: N @ 2 mph / Max. Gust: 26 mph on 4/30
Data
source: Davis
Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station & NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
Wednesday, May 6
High: 57° at 12:00 am | Low: 46° at
11:58 pm
Rainfall: 0.91" | Snowfall: 0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: NNW @ near calm | Max.
Daily Gust:
8 mph @ 2:16 am
Data
source: Davis Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge
not heated in winter.
Thursday, May 7
Normal High: 58° |
Record High: 85° (1964)
Normal Low: 35° | Record Low: 20° (1966)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.11" | Record Rainfall: 0.90" (2003)
Normal Low: 35° | Record Low: 20° (1966)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.11" | Record Rainfall: 0.90" (2003)
Normal Daily Snowfall:
0.0" | Record Snowfall: 5.7" (1966)
Source: NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data / Records since
1893
Rain: 12.39"
| normal: 11.80" (+0.59")
Snow 25-26: 84.8" | normal: 99.3" (-14.5")
Snow 25-26: 84.8" | normal: 99.3" (-14.5")
Snow 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
Data source: NOAA SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
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Fort
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Moon Phase: 🌖 Waning Gibbous → 🌗 Last Quarter Sat. 9 May at 5:10 pm
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The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley
of Maine
Outlooks
updated 7-9 AM ET Weekdays / 8-10 AM Weekends &
Holidays
7-Day Outlook: Thursday. May 7 – Wed. May 13
The cold front that brought yesterday's soaking rain will move into
the Maritimes today with an upper-level trough moving across the
region as the day progresses. Precipitation will subside this morning,
but daytime heating will create some instability this afternoon and
allow for showers and isolated thunderstorms to develop. Storms are
not expected to be severe, though some could produce graupel or small
hail thanks to low freezing levels aloft. Today's high reaches the
mid-50s under mostly cloudy skies. Chance of precipitation is 70% with
between 0.10 and 0.25-inch rainfall possible. Northwest wind 0-5 mph
expected.
Updated
May 7 at 8:10 AM EDT
Thu. May 7 – Sat. May 9
Tonight, partly-to-mostly cloudy skies prevail over Fort Kent and vicinity as a weak trough moves across the region with light northwest wind and a low in the middle 30s. Isolated showers are possible with rainfall totals less than 0.10-inch.
Mostly sunny skies are expected Friday with a weak disturbance
bringing a 20% chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the
low-to-middle 50s expected with northwest wind around 5-6 mph. A 20%
chance of showers with partly cloudy skies in the evening becoming
mostly clear overnight. Low in the middle 30s with near calm winds.
Saturday, for UMFK Commencement in Fort Kent, looks mostly sunny with clouds increasing late as a low pressure system approaches from the southwest. Highs reach the upper 50s to near 60 with south-southwest wind 5-10 mph. Saturday night, increasing clouds with a 40% chance of showers after midnight. Low in the upper 30s to near 40 with light southeast wind.
Sun. May 10 – Wed. May 13
A large upper-level low/trough will track from central Canada eastwards through the period keeping unsettled and damp weather over the Saint John Valley until midweek.
A large upper-level low/trough will track from central Canada eastwards through the period keeping unsettled and damp weather over the Saint John Valley until midweek.
Patchy fog is expected Sunday morning, followed by a partly
sunny sky with scattered showers possible early in the day.
Shower activity is expected to become more widespread during
the afternoon as a developing system moves through the region.
High temperatures Sunday will reach the upper 50s. Showers are
likely to continue Sunday evening before gradually tapering
later at night under mostly cloudy skies. Overnight lows will
fall into the upper 30s.
Unsettled weather will linger into Monday with a mix of clouds and occasional sunshine along with scattered rain showers throughout the day. High temperatures will remain cool, generally in the lower 50s. Mostly cloudy conditions continue Monday night with additional scattered rain showers possible. Overnight lows will dip into the mid-30s.
Conditions begin to improve on Tuesday as drier air gradually moves into the region. A few lingering rain showers may occur during the morning hours, but skies are expected to become mostly sunny by afternoon. High temperatures will be near 50 degrees. Tuesday night will feature partly cloudy skies with lows settling into the mid-30s.
By Wednesday, mainly dry weather is expected with a mix of sunshine and some passing clouds. Afternoon temperatures will climb into the lower 50s. Partly cloudy skies continue Wednesday night with overnight lows in the upper 30s.
Unsettled weather will linger into Monday with a mix of clouds and occasional sunshine along with scattered rain showers throughout the day. High temperatures will remain cool, generally in the lower 50s. Mostly cloudy conditions continue Monday night with additional scattered rain showers possible. Overnight lows will dip into the mid-30s.
Conditions begin to improve on Tuesday as drier air gradually moves into the region. A few lingering rain showers may occur during the morning hours, but skies are expected to become mostly sunny by afternoon. High temperatures will be near 50 degrees. Tuesday night will feature partly cloudy skies with lows settling into the mid-30s.
By Wednesday, mainly dry weather is expected with a mix of sunshine and some passing clouds. Afternoon temperatures will climb into the lower 50s. Partly cloudy skies continue Wednesday night with overnight lows in the upper 30s.
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Today's US National Weather Outlook
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Heavy rain and repeated thunderstorms will continue across the Southeast and Lower Mississippi Valley through the end of the week as a stalled weather front interacts with warm, humid air from the Gulf of Mexico. Some storms may produce damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and localized flash flooding, especially in urban and low-lying areas. Another storm system moving out of the Rockies will spread showers and thunderstorms through the Midwest, Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and eventually the Northeast by Friday into the weekend. Higher elevations in parts of the interior Northeast could briefly see a wintry mix overnight. Cooler-than-average temperatures will persist across much of the central and eastern United States, while warmer weather gradually returns to the Northwest and intensifies across portions of the Desert Southwest.
Severe
thunderstorms possible across parts of
the Southeast and Florida Panhandle
today
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across portions of southeast Alabama, southern Georgia, and north Florida, including the Florida Panhandle, through today. The greatest threats will include damaging wind gusts and the possibility of a few tornadoes, especially during the morning hours. Heavy downpours and frequent lightning will also accompany stronger storms. Additional isolated severe thunderstorms may develop across parts of the Carolinas and deep South Texas, where locally strong winds and hail are possible. A cold front moving slowly southeast will help trigger storms throughout the day before conditions gradually improve later tonight.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across portions of southeast Alabama, southern Georgia, and north Florida, including the Florida Panhandle, through today. The greatest threats will include damaging wind gusts and the possibility of a few tornadoes, especially during the morning hours. Heavy downpours and frequent lightning will also accompany stronger storms. Additional isolated severe thunderstorms may develop across parts of the Carolinas and deep South Texas, where locally strong winds and hail are possible. A cold front moving slowly southeast will help trigger storms throughout the day before conditions gradually improve later tonight.
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Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Locally
heavy rain may cause isolated flash
flooding across parts of the Gulf Coast
and Southeast
Periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms will continue this morning across southern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and southern Georgia as a slow-moving weather system tracks through the region. While the overall intensity of the storms is expected to gradually weaken later today, some areas could still receive an additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall in a short amount of time. This may lead to isolated flash flooding, especially in low-lying locations, poor drainage areas, and places that received heavy rain earlier. Gusty winds and frequent lightning will also be possible with stronger storms. Conditions are expected to improve later today as the deepest moisture and strongest storm activity shift eastward away from the region.
Periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms will continue this morning across southern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and southern Georgia as a slow-moving weather system tracks through the region. While the overall intensity of the storms is expected to gradually weaken later today, some areas could still receive an additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall in a short amount of time. This may lead to isolated flash flooding, especially in low-lying locations, poor drainage areas, and places that received heavy rain earlier. Gusty winds and frequent lightning will also be possible with stronger storms. Conditions are expected to improve later today as the deepest moisture and strongest storm activity shift eastward away from the region.
🔥Fire Weather Outlook🔥
Learn more about Fire Weather Outlooks
Warm,
dry, and breezy conditions increase
wildfire danger across parts of Florida
Warm and unusually dry weather will increase the risk of wildfire spread across portions of the Florida Peninsula today, especially in northeastern and east-central areas. A cold front moving through the Southeast will bring steady west to southwest winds, low humidity, and very warm temperatures reaching the lower to middle 90s during the afternoon. These conditions, combined with extremely dry vegetation and ongoing drought concerns, may allow existing fires to spread more quickly. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning and use caution with anything that could create sparks. Meanwhile, much of the western United States will remain warm and dry under building high pressure. Cooler and wetter weather associated with the front will continue shifting eastward along the Atlantic Coast later today.
Warm and unusually dry weather will increase the risk of wildfire spread across portions of the Florida Peninsula today, especially in northeastern and east-central areas. A cold front moving through the Southeast will bring steady west to southwest winds, low humidity, and very warm temperatures reaching the lower to middle 90s during the afternoon. These conditions, combined with extremely dry vegetation and ongoing drought concerns, may allow existing fires to spread more quickly. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning and use caution with anything that could create sparks. Meanwhile, much of the western United States will remain warm and dry under building high pressure. Cooler and wetter weather associated with the front will continue shifting eastward along the Atlantic Coast later today.
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Weather Notice:
This information is 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.
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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.
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.
Credits
- Sun/Moon data from timeanddate.com.
- NOAA Warning Banner provided by WillyWeather.com.
- Additional Archived Weather Data from Apex Wx is at the University of Utah's MesoWest
- Apex Wx logo by Joanna Becker ©2016 (Visit Bushi and Brush Arts Dojo)
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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