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Thursday, February 19

High: 31° at 3:01 pm | Low: 2° at 6:51 am

Precipitation: 0.00" | Snow: 0.0"

Avg. Daily Wind: NW at 1 mph | Daily Maximum Gust: 13 mph at 1:20 pm
Data source: Davis Instruments Vantage Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge not heated in winter.

Friday, February 20

Normal High: 24° | Record High: 52° (1981)
Normal Low: -1° | Record Low: -42° (1966)

Normal Daily Precipitation: 0.08" | Record Precipitation: 0.75" (1972)

Normal Daily Snow: 0.7" | Record Snow: 10.0" (2009)

Source: NOAA SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data collected since 1893

Precipitation 2026

Precipitation: 2.87" | normal = 4.38" (-1.51")

Snowfall 25-26: 59.6" | normal = 67.3 (-7.7")
Snowfall 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 collected since 1893

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Fort Kent, Maine, USA — Sun & Moon Today

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Moon Phase: 🌒 Waxing Crescent → 🌓 First Quarter 7:27 am Tue. Feb. 24

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The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Upper Saint John Valley of Maine

Apex Wx forecasts updated 7–9 am weekdays / 8–10 am weekends & holiday

⚠️ Regional Hazardous Weather Outlook ⚠️

7-Day Outlook: Fri. Feb. 20 - Thu. Feb. 26
Updated February 20 at 8:30 am EST

Today - Sunday
High pressure near the Gulf of Maine this morning will bring mostly sunny skies to Fort Kent and the Valley today. Meanwhile, an occluding low pressure over the Great Lakes will weaken while an associated triple-point low moves southeast of Cape Cod strengthens later today and tonight. High pressure over northern Québec will build south into the SJV tonight keeping precipitation from the oceanic low confined to southern Maine, which may receive around 1-3 inches accumulation.

Today in Fort Kent, mostly sunny skies expected with a high around 19°F and north wind around 5-8 mph. Tonight, partly cloudy skies with a low falling to around -4°F expected with north wind 3-5 mph.

Saturday, partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies are expected as high pressure continues to build down from the north. High in the mid-20s with north wind 9-11 mph gusting to 21 mph (producing wind chill values -10 to -15°F at times). Tomorrow night, mostly clear skies overspread the region with temperatures in the 5 to 10 above range and light north wind 2-3 mph.

High pressure in northern Québec will continue to bring mostly sunny skies to the Valley Sunday with a high in the lower 30s and near calm wind. Sunday night, mostly clear skies overhead with lows 0 to 5 above and light north wind.

Monday - Thursday

Recent model guidance brings an early week coastal storm slightly closer to New England, though it should still track well south of the Gulf of Maine. Confidence is increasing for at least light, measurable snowfall across parts of Downeast Maine Monday into Monday night, especially near the coast.

The system is expected to pass south of Cape Cod before moving toward eastern Nova Scotia by Tuesday morning. Gusty winds are likely, strongest along Coastal Downeast Maine, due to a tight pressure gradient with high pressure to the northwest. Precipitation should fall mainly as snow, with minimal coastal flooding risk.

In Fort Kent and vicinity, mostly sunny skies are expected for Fort Kent with a high in the upper 20s and light northeast wind. Monday night, partly cloudy skies with a low in the upper single digits and light north wind expected.

Dry weather persists Tuesday with mostly sunny skies and cooler highs in the lower 20s. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy and quite cold, with lows dipping into the 0 to -5°F range.

Clouds will increase Wednesday ahead of an approaching system, with snow developing during the afternoon and becoming more widespread and occasionally moderate Wednesday night. Low pressure moving into western Québec will bring a warm front through Thursday, followed by a cold front Thursday night. Light to moderate accumulations may impact travel, especially Thursday morning.

For Fort Kent and surrounding locations, skies become partly sunny Wednesday with a high in the mid-20s and a 30% chance of snow by afternoon. Light south wind expected. Wednesday night, chances of snow increase to 60% with a few inches possible (1-3?) under mostly cloudy skies with a low in the middle 10s. Southeast wind 0-7 mph.

Thursday features mostly cloudy skies with chances of snow falling to 40%. High in the mid-30s with southwest wind 0-7 mph. Thursday night, a 20% chance of snow in the evening with high pressure building in overnight. Lows fall into the 5 to 10 above range with west-northwest wind 8-14 mph.

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Credit: College of DuPage / NOAA GOES-19 Imagery (visible--day; night--infrared)

🇺🇸 U.S. National Weather Outlook 🇺🇸

Today - Sunday

A temporary break in the active pattern is expected across California through Saturday as high pressure settles in behind a departing cold front, bringing cooler and drier conditions. Precipitation is likely to return by Sunday to northern portions of the state and the Pacific Northwest, with additional chances spreading south early next week. Broad upper-level troughing will keep temperatures below average from the West Coast through the Rockies and into the Central and Northern Plains. In contrast, much of the South and East will remain above average into Saturday, with a few record highs possible across parts of the Southeast, while critical fire weather conditions persist over the Southern Plains. Meanwhile, a strengthening system tracking toward the Upper Great Lakes will produce heavy snow from the Central Plains to the Upper Lakes and into northern New York and northern New England, with some coastal wintry weather possible later this weekend.

Monday - Thursday

A strong coastal storm is expected to track just offshore of the Northeast on Monday, bringing heavy snow and gusty winds to southern New England, especially eastern Massachusetts, before gradually pulling away. Lingering high surf and minor coastal impacts are possible. Behind the storm, some lake effect and upslope snow may continue into Monday night. Meanwhile, an atmospheric river will bring periods of heavy rain to Oregon and northern to central California Monday into Tuesday, raising flooding concerns, including in parts of the Sierra that recently saw heavy snow. Farther inland, unsettled weather with rain and mountain snow will persist across the Intermountain West and Rockies. Temperatures will be well below average across the central and southeastern U.S. early next week, while much warmer-than-average conditions expand across the West and into the Plains.

⛈️Thunderstorm/Severe Weather Outlook⛈️

Today: No organized severe thunderstorms are expected today. A fast-moving disturbance will track from the Great Lakes into the Northeast, helping a cold front sweep east across Virginia and the Carolinas before moving offshore. A few showers or thunderstorms may develop ahead of the front, and while most activity should remain weak, some gusty winds are possible. Farther south, the front will slow and stall from Louisiana across parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. Isolated thunderstorms could develop along and north of this boundary into tonight. Although winds aloft will be strong, warmer air higher in the atmosphere should limit storm intensity, keeping the overall severe weather threat low.

Saturday: Thunderstorms are expected Saturday across parts of the eastern Gulf Coast and the southern Atlantic states as a weather disturbance strengthens over the region. A weak front stretching from North Carolina to Texas will help spark storm development, and a small area of low pressure is likely to form along it before moving offshore by Sunday. Warm daytime temperatures will add energy to the atmosphere, allowing storms to organize. The main concern is pockets of damaging wind gusts, especially in stronger storm lines. A brief tornado cannot be ruled out during the morning, but that risk should decrease later in the day as conditions become less favorable.

Sunday: On Sunday, isolated thunderstorms are possible across parts of the Florida Peninsula, mainly in the central region, as a cold front moves southward ahead of a deepening low off the North Carolina coast. While the atmosphere will have enough energy for some storms, warmer mid-level temperatures will limit how widespread or strong they become. A few lightning strikes may also occur along the Outer Banks of North Carolina due to unstable air near the offshore low. Additionally, the Pacific Northwest could see isolated lightning as a separate weather system approaches, but activity is expected to remain limited and mostly scattered.

Monday - Friday: Early next week, a strong ridge over the Rockies and a deep trough over the eastern U.S. will dominate the weather pattern. By midweek, winds aloft will shift to a broad northwest flow, helping guide a cold front and mid-level trough southeast through the Plains by week’s end. However, limited moisture ahead of this system will reduce the likelihood of widespread storms. As the front pushes into the northern Gulf, cooler and drier air will move in, further limiting the chance for significant thunderstorms or severe weather. Overall, the period should remain mostly dry and stable.

🔥Fire Weather🔥

Today: Critical fire weather conditions are expected today across parts of eastern New Mexico into West Texas, including the Oklahoma Panhandle. A weather disturbance moving out of the southern Rockies will strengthen winds and promote dry downslope flow as a surface low develops nearby. Afternoon relative humidity values are forecast to drop as low as 10 to 15 percent, even lower farther south, while sustained winds increase to around 20 to 25 mph. These dry and breezy conditions, combined with receptive vegetation, will create an environment favorable for rapid wildfire spread. Any fires that start could grow quickly and become difficult to control through the afternoon hours.

Saturday: On Saturday, southwest Texas will experience dry and breezy conditions following a cold front, creating elevated fire-weather concerns. Relative humidity is expected to be low, between 15–20%, while northerly winds of 15 mph, gusting to 20 mph, will increase the risk. Vegetation in the western parts of the region is particularly dry, making it more susceptible to ignition. Even though fuel dryness varies across the area, these combined factors—low humidity, steady winds, and dry vegetation—will make any fires that start more likely to spread quickly during the afternoon. Caution is advised for outdoor activities.

Sunday - Thursday: A dry cold front will sweep across the Southern Plains on Saturday, bringing northerly winds and elevated fire weather concerns to southern Texas. Relative humidity is expected to drop to 10–20% with sustained winds of 10–20 mph over dry fuels, maintaining 40% critical probabilities for central and southern TX. While widespread rainfall across much of the Southeast this weekend should temporarily reduce fire risk, northern and central Florida will see minimal precipitation. Post-frontal northwesterly flow Sunday and Monday will lower humidity over dry fuels, keeping 40% critical probabilities in place. By Tuesday, dry return flow and westerly winds across the Southern and Central Plains will raise fire concerns again, especially in eastern New Mexico, the Texas Panhandle, and southwestern Oklahoma. Long-range trends indicate potential continued fire weather threats across West Texas later in the week.

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Winter Precipitation: Below 32°F, snowflakes never melt. With sleet, droplets freeze and form ice before reaching the surface. Freezing rain is caused by rain, above 32°F in the sky, freezing on contact with the cold surface. If the surfact temperature is above 32°F, rain will not freeze.

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.

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