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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
Madawaska,
ME -- 28
mi/45 km ENE of Fort Kent
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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Tuesday, April 21
High: 41° at 4:51 pm | Low: 15° at 5:51 am
Precipitation: 0.00" | Snow: 0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: SW @ 1 mph | Max. Gust:
12 mph @ 3:17 pm
Data
source: Davis Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge
not heated in winter.
Wednesday, April 22
Precipitation 2026
Normal High: 49° |
Record High: 82° (1987)
Normal Low: 29° | Record Low: 14° (2020)
Normal Daily Precipitation: 0.11" | Record Precipitation: 1.60" (1930)
Normal Low: 29° | Record Low: 14° (2020)
Normal Daily Precipitation: 0.11" | Record Precipitation: 1.60" (1930)
Normal Daily Snowfall:
0.1" | Record Snowfall: 5.0" (2021)
Source: NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
Rain: 9.43"
| normal: 10.13" (-0.70")
Snow 25-26: 78.3" | normal: 98.6" (-20.3")
Snow 25-26: 78.3" | normal: 98.6" (-20.3")
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: 🌒 Waxing Crescent → 🌓 First Quarter @ 10:32 pm Thu. 23 Apr.
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The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley
of Maine
7-Day Outlook: Wed. Apr. 22 – Tue. Apr.
27
Updated
April 22 at 8:00 AM EDT
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Today – Friday
A weak trough over north-central Maine will dissipate this morning
as a weakening cold front approaches from the west. Through the day,
expect partly sunny skies with highs reaching the upper 40s and
light south winds around 5 mph. Isolated rain showers may develop
during the mid-afternoon hours, but coverage will remain limited. Tonight, a wave of low pressure is expected to form along or just
ahead of the approaching front and move into Maine by early
Thursday. This will bring mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance
of rain showers in the evening, followed by a chance of rain and
snow showers after midnight. Lows will settle in the lower 30s, and
up to 1-inch of snow accumulation is possible.
On Thursday, the low pressure system will track east across the region, bringing mostly cloudy conditions with a chance of mixed rain and snow showers during the morning. Any lingering snow showers will transition to rain showers by the mid-afternoon hours as temperatures rise into the lower 40s, with little or no additional snow accumulation expected. Showers will gradually taper off Thursday evening, with just a slight chance of lingering rain early in the evening and lows falling into the upper 20s under mostly cloudy skies.
High pressure will begin to build into the region late Thursday night and continue into Friday, bringing partly cloudy to partly sunny skies. North to northwest winds will increase to 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph across the Valley on Friday. High temperatures will remain in the lower 40s, followed by partly cloudy skies Friday night with lows again dropping into the upper 20s.
High pressure will build in from the Great Lakes on Saturday and
continue to strengthen over the region through Sunday, bringing
a stretch of dry and tranquil weather. Expect mostly sunny skies
during the day and partly cloudy conditions at night. High
temperatures will reach the upper 40s on Saturday, followed by
lows in the low 30s Saturday night. By Sunday, moderating
temperatures will bring highs into the low 50s, with overnight
lows settling in the mid-30s under partly cloudy skies.
The high will remain in control as it crosses the region on Monday, supporting mostly sunny conditions and continued warming. Afternoon highs will climb into the upper 50s, while nighttime lows hold in the mid-30s with partly cloudy skies. By Tuesday, the high will begin shifting into the Maritimes, but mostly sunny conditions will persist through the day with highs again in the upper 50s.
Tuesday night will bring a slight increase in cloud cover along with a chance of rain as the high moves farther east and low pressure approaches from the west. Lows will dip into the upper 30s under partly cloudy skies, with only a slight chance of precipitation.
On Thursday, the low pressure system will track east across the region, bringing mostly cloudy conditions with a chance of mixed rain and snow showers during the morning. Any lingering snow showers will transition to rain showers by the mid-afternoon hours as temperatures rise into the lower 40s, with little or no additional snow accumulation expected. Showers will gradually taper off Thursday evening, with just a slight chance of lingering rain early in the evening and lows falling into the upper 20s under mostly cloudy skies.
High pressure will begin to build into the region late Thursday night and continue into Friday, bringing partly cloudy to partly sunny skies. North to northwest winds will increase to 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph across the Valley on Friday. High temperatures will remain in the lower 40s, followed by partly cloudy skies Friday night with lows again dropping into the upper 20s.
Saturday – Tuesday
The high will remain in control as it crosses the region on Monday, supporting mostly sunny conditions and continued warming. Afternoon highs will climb into the upper 50s, while nighttime lows hold in the mid-30s with partly cloudy skies. By Tuesday, the high will begin shifting into the Maritimes, but mostly sunny conditions will persist through the day with highs again in the upper 50s.
Tuesday night will bring a slight increase in cloud cover along with a chance of rain as the high moves farther east and low pressure approaches from the west. Lows will dip into the upper 30s under partly cloudy skies, with only a slight chance of precipitation.
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Today's US National Weather Outlook
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A powerful mid- to late-week storm system will bring a wide range of weather hazards across the western and central United States. Heavy snow is expected in the higher elevations of the northern Rockies, where several inches of accumulation are likely through Friday, while lower elevations see rain and scattered thunderstorms. Farther east, thunderstorms will expand from the Plains into the Upper Midwest on Thursday, with some storms becoming severe and capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes, along with isolated flash flooding. At the same time, gusty winds and very dry air will create critical fire weather conditions across parts of the High Plains. Warm temperatures ahead of the system will shift eastward, while much cooler air spreads into the West and central states behind a cold front. Additional showers and storms are expected along the Gulf Coast and into parts of the East.
Isolated
Severe Storms Possible in High Plains
and Ohio Valley
A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening across parts of the High Plains and from northeast Indiana into central and northern Ohio. In the High Plains, storms may develop during the mid-afternoon and persist into the evening, with conditions supporting isolated large hail and a few strong wind gusts. The greatest chance for these storms will be from portions of Kansas into Nebraska and nearby areas, although a storm or two could also form farther south toward west Texas. Farther east, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop along a slow-moving front from northeast Indiana into Ohio during the afternoon and early evening. A few of these storms could become strong, producing isolated damaging wind gusts and hail. While the overall threat remains limited, conditions will support brief periods of locally hazardous weather.
A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening across parts of the High Plains and from northeast Indiana into central and northern Ohio. In the High Plains, storms may develop during the mid-afternoon and persist into the evening, with conditions supporting isolated large hail and a few strong wind gusts. The greatest chance for these storms will be from portions of Kansas into Nebraska and nearby areas, although a storm or two could also form farther south toward west Texas. Farther east, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop along a slow-moving front from northeast Indiana into Ohio during the afternoon and early evening. A few of these storms could become strong, producing isolated damaging wind gusts and hail. While the overall threat remains limited, conditions will support brief periods of locally hazardous weather.
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Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
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Isolated
Heavy Rain May Cause Localized Flooding
Along Gulf Coast
A marginal risk of excessive rainfall is in place for parts of southeast Texas and southwestern Louisiana, where scattered showers and thunderstorms may produce brief heavy downpours. Moist air flowing north from the Gulf will support these storms, although overall conditions are not favorable for widespread or organized rainfall. Instead, activity will remain spotty and uneven, with the greatest focus near the Interstate 10 corridor, including areas from around Houston westward. While most locations will see little impact, localized flooding will be possible, especially in urban areas and places that have received heavy rain in recent days. Saturated ground may increase runoff from any heavier cells. The overall threat is limited, but a few areas could experience minor flooding issues.
A marginal risk of excessive rainfall is in place for parts of southeast Texas and southwestern Louisiana, where scattered showers and thunderstorms may produce brief heavy downpours. Moist air flowing north from the Gulf will support these storms, although overall conditions are not favorable for widespread or organized rainfall. Instead, activity will remain spotty and uneven, with the greatest focus near the Interstate 10 corridor, including areas from around Houston westward. While most locations will see little impact, localized flooding will be possible, especially in urban areas and places that have received heavy rain in recent days. Saturated ground may increase runoff from any heavier cells. The overall threat is limited, but a few areas could experience minor flooding issues.
🔥Fire Weather Outlook🔥
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Critical
Fire Weather Threat Across the High
Plains and Southwest
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today across a large portion of the High Plains and parts of the Southwest as strong winds combine with very dry air. The most critical areas extend from east-central New Mexico into the northern High Plains, and from north-central Nebraska into central South Dakota. Gusty southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph, along with very low humidity levels, will create an environment where fires can start easily and spread rapidly, especially across dry grasslands and open terrain. Additional concerns include isolated thunderstorms developing along a dry line from the central Plains southward. These storms may produce little rainfall but could generate strong, erratic wind gusts, increasing the risk of fire spread. Conditions may begin to improve later in the day across parts of Nebraska and South Dakota as some moisture returns. Meanwhile, elevated fire weather conditions are also expected across portions of the Mid-Atlantic, where breezy winds and dry fuels will support increased fire danger.
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today across a large portion of the High Plains and parts of the Southwest as strong winds combine with very dry air. The most critical areas extend from east-central New Mexico into the northern High Plains, and from north-central Nebraska into central South Dakota. Gusty southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph, along with very low humidity levels, will create an environment where fires can start easily and spread rapidly, especially across dry grasslands and open terrain. Additional concerns include isolated thunderstorms developing along a dry line from the central Plains southward. These storms may produce little rainfall but could generate strong, erratic wind gusts, increasing the risk of fire spread. Conditions may begin to improve later in the day across parts of Nebraska and South Dakota as some moisture returns. Meanwhile, elevated fire weather conditions are also expected across portions of the Mid-Atlantic, where breezy winds and dry fuels will support increased fire danger.
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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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