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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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Wednesday, April 22
High: 50° at 2:32 pm | Low: 23° at 4:26 am
Precipitation: 0.00" | Snow: 0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: SW @ 1 mph | Max. Gust:
13 mph @ 11:18 am
Data
source: Davis Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge
not heated in winter.
Thursday, April 23
Precipitation 2026
Normal High: 50° |
Record High: 77° (1954)
Normal Low: 29° | Record Low: 18° (2013)
Normal Daily Precipitation: 0.11" | Record Precipitation: 1.38" (1958)
Normal Low: 29° | Record Low: 18° (2013)
Normal Daily Precipitation: 0.11" | Record Precipitation: 1.38" (1958)
Normal Daily Snowfall:
0.1" | Record Snowfall: 4.0" (2021)
Source: NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
Rain: 9.43"
| normal: 10.24" (-0.81")
Snow 25-26: 78.3" | normal: 98.7" (-20.4")
Snow 25-26: 78.3" | normal: 98.7" (-20.4")
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: 🌓 First Quarter @ 10:32 pm Thu. 23 Apr.
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Source: NOAA Weather Prediction
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The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley
of Maine
7-Day Outlook: Thu. Apr. 23 – Wed. Apr. 28
On Friday, the upper low continues to influence the region, maintaining mostly cloudy conditions along with a slight chance of rain or snow showers during the late morning into early afternoon. Highs will reach the low-40s, accompanied by a northerly breeze that may gust at times. By Friday night, surface high pressure building northward from south of New England will begin to assert itself, allowing skies to become partly cloudy with lows again dipping into the upper-20s.
This area of high pressure will bring improving conditions into Saturday, with decreasing cloud cover and a gradual moderation in temperatures. Skies will turn partly sunny, and afternoon highs will climb into the upper-40s. Calm and quiet weather continues into Saturday night, with partly cloudy skies and overnight lows settling into the low-30s.
Surface high pressure will move across the region on Sunday
before settling into the Canadian Maritimes by Monday, while
upper-level ridging builds in from the west. This pattern will
support a stretch of quiet and dry weather through early next
week.
Updated
April 23 at 8:00 AM EDT
Today – Saturday
A disturbance circulating around an upper-level low over the
Canadian Maritimes will move across the Saint John Valley today,
bringing a period of light precipitation to the region. Rain and
snow showers are likely through the morning hours, with a brief mix
possible before transitioning to mainly rain showers into the
afternoon. Patchy fog early will give way to generally mostly cloudy
skies, with temperatures rising into the low-40s. Any lingering
showers will diminish by late day. Clouds remain in place tonight
under the influence of the lingering upper low, with mostly cloudy
skies and lows settling into the upper-20s.On Friday, the upper low continues to influence the region, maintaining mostly cloudy conditions along with a slight chance of rain or snow showers during the late morning into early afternoon. Highs will reach the low-40s, accompanied by a northerly breeze that may gust at times. By Friday night, surface high pressure building northward from south of New England will begin to assert itself, allowing skies to become partly cloudy with lows again dipping into the upper-20s.
This area of high pressure will bring improving conditions into Saturday, with decreasing cloud cover and a gradual moderation in temperatures. Skies will turn partly sunny, and afternoon highs will climb into the upper-40s. Calm and quiet weather continues into Saturday night, with partly cloudy skies and overnight lows settling into the low-30s.
Sunday – Wednesday
Sunday will feature partly sunny skies with afternoon highs
reaching the low-50s, followed by partly cloudy conditions
Sunday night with lows in the mid-30s. Sunshine becomes more
dominant on Monday, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures
moderating into the mid-50s, then turning mostly cloudy Monday
night with lows again in the mid- to upper-30s.
The ridge remains in control into Tuesday, bringing mostly sunny skies and continued mild conditions, with highs climbing into the upper-50s. Clouds will begin to increase Tuesday night as an upper-level low approaches the Great Lakes and a surface cold front advances toward the Valley, introducing a chance of rain with overnight lows in the mid- to upper-30s.
By Wednesday, the approaching front will bring more variable cloudiness along with a continued chance of rain through the day and into Wednesday night. Temperatures will remain seasonable, with daytime highs in the low-50s and overnight lows holding in the mid- to upper-30s as unsettled conditions linger.
The ridge remains in control into Tuesday, bringing mostly sunny skies and continued mild conditions, with highs climbing into the upper-50s. Clouds will begin to increase Tuesday night as an upper-level low approaches the Great Lakes and a surface cold front advances toward the Valley, introducing a chance of rain with overnight lows in the mid- to upper-30s.
By Wednesday, the approaching front will bring more variable cloudiness along with a continued chance of rain through the day and into Wednesday night. Temperatures will remain seasonable, with daytime highs in the low-50s and overnight lows holding in the mid- to upper-30s as unsettled conditions linger.
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Today's US National Weather Outlook
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A powerful storm system is spreading hazardous weather across the central United States today. Strong thunderstorms are expected from the Upper Midwest through the central and southern Plains, with the potential for damaging winds, large hail, a few tornadoes, and isolated flash flooding as deep moisture and instability increase ahead of a cold front. At the same time, higher elevations of the northern Rockies will continue to see heavy snow, with some lighter accumulations extending into nearby valleys and the northern High Plains. Gusty winds combined with warm, very dry air are creating critical fire weather conditions across parts of the central and southern High Plains. This active pattern will gradually shift eastward into Friday, bringing continued storm chances farther into the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes.
Enhanced
Severe Storm Risk Centered on Eastern
Kansas Today
Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening across the central United States, stretching from the southern and central Plains into the Missouri Valley and upper Mississippi Valley. The greatest risk will focus on eastern Kansas, where conditions are most favorable for intense storms. In this area, storms may produce large hail, damaging wind gusts, and several tornadoes, with the possibility of one or two strong tornadoes during the late afternoon into early evening. Storms are expected to increase in coverage and organize into a line as they move southward, reaching parts of northern Oklahoma by evening. Farther north into Iowa and southern Minnesota, storms will be less intense but still capable of producing hail, gusty winds, and an isolated tornado.
Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening across the central United States, stretching from the southern and central Plains into the Missouri Valley and upper Mississippi Valley. The greatest risk will focus on eastern Kansas, where conditions are most favorable for intense storms. In this area, storms may produce large hail, damaging wind gusts, and several tornadoes, with the possibility of one or two strong tornadoes during the late afternoon into early evening. Storms are expected to increase in coverage and organize into a line as they move southward, reaching parts of northern Oklahoma by evening. Farther north into Iowa and southern Minnesota, storms will be less intense but still capable of producing hail, gusty winds, and an isolated tornado.
🌧️Excessive
Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
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Marginal
Risk for Heavy Rain and Isolated Flooding
Across Central U.S.
A cold front moving through the central United States will trigger widespread showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening across the central Plains into the upper Midwest. These storms will tap into a moist and moderately unstable atmosphere, allowing for brief periods of heavy rainfall with rates that may exceed one inch per hour. Despite these downpours, storms are expected to move steadily, which should limit how long heavy rain lingers over any one location and keep the overall flood risk isolated. Farther south into parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, and the Ozarks, storms may become more organized and track over similar areas, increasing the chance for localized heavier totals, though widespread flooding is not expected at this time.
A cold front moving through the central United States will trigger widespread showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening across the central Plains into the upper Midwest. These storms will tap into a moist and moderately unstable atmosphere, allowing for brief periods of heavy rainfall with rates that may exceed one inch per hour. Despite these downpours, storms are expected to move steadily, which should limit how long heavy rain lingers over any one location and keep the overall flood risk isolated. Farther south into parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, and the Ozarks, storms may become more organized and track over similar areas, increasing the chance for localized heavier totals, though widespread flooding is not expected at this time.
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Critical
Fire Weather Threat Across High Plains
and
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today across portions of the Southwest and central and southern Plains as a strong weather system moves into the region. Gusty winds, shifting from the southwest to the northwest behind a cold front, will combine with very low humidity and dry vegetation to create an environment favorable for rapid wildfire spread. The most critical conditions are expected from eastern New Mexico into the Texas Panhandle and parts of eastern Colorado, where winds may become especially strong and humidity levels drop into the low- to mid-single digits. Additional areas farther north will also see elevated fire danger due to dry air and breezy conditions, increasing the risk for new or rapidly spreading fires.
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today across portions of the Southwest and central and southern Plains as a strong weather system moves into the region. Gusty winds, shifting from the southwest to the northwest behind a cold front, will combine with very low humidity and dry vegetation to create an environment favorable for rapid wildfire spread. The most critical conditions are expected from eastern New Mexico into the Texas Panhandle and parts of eastern Colorado, where winds may become especially strong and humidity levels drop into the low- to mid-single digits. Additional areas farther north will also see elevated fire danger due to dry air and breezy conditions, increasing the risk for new or rapidly spreading fires.
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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.
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- 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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