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1 mi / 1.5
km SW of Apex Wx station in Fort Kent
Northern Aroostook Regional
Airport (KFVE)
Frenchville, Maine ~15 mi / 24 km east of Fort Kent
St. John River @ Dickey
Bridge, Allagash
US Route 1 @ Van Buren, ME
Approx. 32 mi / 51 km WSW of Fort Kent
US Route 1 @ Van Buren, ME
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Fort
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Pro 2 Personal Weather Station (rain gauge not heated in
winter).
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66°F
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90°F
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41°F
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28°F
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with Fort Kent weather records dating to 1893. Climate
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data feeds and are intended for informational purposes
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missing periods due to automated reporting delays.
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The
Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley
October 17 – October 23, 2026
Updated Oct.17 at 11:00 AM EDT
Saturday, October 17 – Monday, October 19
Overview: The low-pressure system responsible for Friday's rain and snow will continue moving away from northern Maine Saturday, allowing colder and drier Canadian air to spread into the Saint John Valley. Partly sunny skies will develop, although brisk northwest winds gusting near 30 mph will maintain blustery conditions. A slight chance of snow will return during the afternoon and early evening as lingering moisture and instability persist behind the departing system. Mostly clear skies and diminishing winds Saturday night will favor radiational cooling, with temperatures falling into the middle 20s.
Overview: The low-pressure system responsible for Friday's rain and snow will continue moving away from northern Maine Saturday, allowing colder and drier Canadian air to spread into the Saint John Valley. Partly sunny skies will develop, although brisk northwest winds gusting near 30 mph will maintain blustery conditions. A slight chance of snow will return during the afternoon and early evening as lingering moisture and instability persist behind the departing system. Mostly clear skies and diminishing winds Saturday night will favor radiational cooling, with temperatures falling into the middle 20s.
High pressure will build toward northern New England Sunday,
bringing sunny skies and considerably lighter winds.
Temperatures will recover into the middle 40s, providing a quieter
autumn afternoon. Mostly clear skies will continue Sunday night,
although developing southerly flow will help moderate temperatures,
with lows around freezing.
A more substantial warming trend will develop
Monday as high pressure shifts eastward and southwest flow
transports milder air into northern Maine. Abundant sunshine will
allow temperatures to climb into the upper 50s, with southwest winds
gusting near 20–25 mph. Mostly clear skies and diminishing winds
Monday night will favor temperatures falling into the middle 30s,
with patchy fog developing after midnight, particularly in sheltered
river valleys.
Saturday: Colder Canadian air will remain established across northern Maine as Friday's storm system departs. Partly sunny skies will accompany afternoon temperatures in the upper 30s, with northwest winds of 10–16 mph, gusting near 30 mph. A slight chance of snow will develop after 2 p.m., with a 20% precipitation probability. Any lingering snow should end before 9 p.m., followed by mostly clear skies and diminishing winds. Temperatures will fall into the middle 20s overnight, with west winds of 5–8 mph.
Sunday: High pressure will bring sunny skies
and considerably lighter winds following Saturday's blustery
conditions. Temperatures will recover into the middle 40s, with west
winds around 6 mph providing a relatively pleasant autumn afternoon.
Dry weather will continue through the evening as high pressure
maintains its influence across northern Maine. Mostly clear skies
Sunday night will accompany light southerly winds of 3–7 mph, with
temperatures falling into the lower 30s.
Monday: A noticeable warming trend will develop
as high pressure shifts eastward and milder air spreads into
northern Maine. Sunny skies will allow afternoon temperatures to
reach the upper 50s, a substantial improvement over the weekend.
Southwest winds of 5–12 mph will gust near 20–25 mph during the day.
Mostly clear skies and diminishing winds Monday night will favor
temperatures falling into the middle 30s, with patchy fog developing
after 2 a.m., particularly in sheltered sections of the Saint John
and Fish River valleys.
Tuesday, October 20 – Friday, October 23
Overview: The colder weather that affected northern Maine over the weekend will give way to a noticeably milder pattern Monday as high pressure shifts eastward and southerly flow develops across the Saint John Valley. Abundant sunshine and warm-air advection will allow temperatures to climb into the upper 50s, with southwest winds gusting near 20–25 mph. Mostly clear skies and diminishing winds Monday night will favor cooling into the middle 30s, with patchy fog developing in sheltered river valleys.
A gradual return to cooler conditions will begin Tuesday as
northwesterly flow introduces a drier Canadian air mass. Morning fog
will dissipate, giving way to sunshine and
temperatures in the lower 50s. High pressure will maintain generally
dry conditions Wednesday, although temperatures will fall into the
upper 40s. Clear skies and relatively dry air will support
substantial nighttime cooling, with lows in the upper 20s Tuesday
night and middle 20s Wednesday night.
A modest temperature recovery will follow Thursday, with mostly
sunny skies and afternoon readings in the lower 50s. Slightly
cooler conditions will return Friday, although high
pressure will continue providing generally dry and settled weather.
Temperatures will reach the upper 40s, with partly cloudy skies and
lows in the upper 20s Friday night.
Monday: A noticeable warming trend will follow the weekend's colder conditions as high pressure shifts eastward and milder air spreads into northern Maine. Sunny skies should allow temperatures to reach the upper 50s, with southwest winds gusting near 20–25 mph. Dry weather will continue through the evening as winds diminish. Mostly clear skies overnight will favor temperatures falling into the middle 30s, with patchy fog possible late, particularly in sheltered river valleys.
Tuesday: Patchy morning fog will dissipate by
approximately 9 a.m., giving way to sunny skies as drier air spreads
into the Valley. Temperatures will reach the lower 50s, with light
northwest winds of 2–8 mph. High pressure will maintain dry
conditions throughout the afternoon and evening. Partly cloudy skies
Tuesday night will allow temperatures to fall into the upper 20s,
with locally colder readings possible in sheltered valleys.
Wednesday: A cooler Canadian air mass will
maintain dry and settled conditions across northern Aroostook
County. Sunny skies will prevail, although afternoon temperatures
will reach only the upper 40s. The combination of relatively dry air
and limited cloud cover will favor substantial cooling after sunset.
Mostly clear skies Wednesday night will allow temperatures to fall
into the middle 20s, with widespread freezing conditions across the
Valley.
Thursday: A modest temperature recovery will
develop as high pressure continues influencing northern Maine.
Mostly sunny skies will allow afternoon temperatures to reach the
lower 50s, providing a relatively pleasant late-October day. Dry
conditions will continue through the evening, with no significant
precipitation expected. Partly cloudy skies Thursday night will
accompany temperatures falling into the lower 30s, with locally
colder readings possible in sheltered sections of the Valley.
Friday: Slightly cooler conditions will return
as a modest change in the prevailing air mass influences northern
Aroostook County. Mostly sunny skies will prevail, with afternoon
temperatures reaching the upper 40s. High pressure will continue
maintaining generally dry weather, although occasional clouds may
pass through the region. Partly cloudy skies Friday night will allow
temperatures to fall into the upper 20s, with freezing conditions
expected across much of the Valley.
Long Range Trends: Saturday, October 24 – Friday, October 30
Long range trends favor above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation across the region. Upper-level ridging across eastern North America may support relatively mild conditions and a less active storm pattern, although occasional disturbances remain possible. Typical late-October temperatures feature daytime highs in the middle to upper 40s and overnight lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s.
Outlooks updated 7-9 AM weekdays & 8-10 AM weekends and holidays. Long range outlooks indicate broader temperature and precipitation trends rather than precise day-to-day forecasts. Common abbreviations: NWS = National Weather Service; WPC = Weather Prediction Center; SPC = Storm Prediction Center; CPC = Climate Prediction Center, NHC = National Hurricane Center
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Widespread
Frost and Freezing Temperatures as Coastal
Storm Develops
Much
colder air will spread across the central,
southern, and eastern United States this
weekend as Canadian high pressure builds
behind a departing cold front. Temperatures
will fall 15–25°F below seasonal averages
across many areas, with widespread frost and
freezing conditions extending from the
Plains through the Midwest, Ohio Valley,
Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast. Freeze Warnings
and Frost Advisories are in effect across
portions of these regions.
Meanwhile, a
developing nor'easter near the Carolina
coast will bring unsettled weather to
portions of the Mid-Atlantic coastline
through Monday. Heavy rainfall, gusty winds,
and rough surf are possible, with persistent
onshore winds potentially producing coastal
flooding and beach erosion. The severity of
these impacts will depend on the storm's
track and intensity.
Farther south, showers and thunderstorms may produce localized flooding across southeastern Florida through Sunday.
Farther south, showers and thunderstorms may produce localized flooding across southeastern Florida through Sunday.
Across
California, strong Santa Ana winds and low
humidity will create elevated to critical
fire weather conditions through Sunday,
particularly in wind-prone passes,
foothills, and inland valleys. These
conditions could allow fires to spread
rapidly.
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Apex Wx forecasts are based on available observations, computer model guidance, and other meteorological data. Conditions and forecast guidance can change, and information displayed here may not reflect the latest official forecast or warning information. Always visit NWS Caribou for the latest official forecasts, watches, warnings, and advisories for northern Maine.
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