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47°23'N
/ 68°59'W / Altitude 663 ft
Madawaska,
ME -- 28
mi/45 km ENE of Fort Kent
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Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley,
Maine
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Thursday, April 2
High: 38° at 3:29 pm | Low: 9° at 6:09
am
Precipitation: 0.08" | Snow: 0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: N @ 1 mph | Max. Gust:
14 mph @ 3:51 pm
Data
source: Davis Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge
not heated in winter.
Friday, April 3
Precipitation 2026
Normal High: 40° |
Record High: 68° (2010)
Normal Low: 18° | Record Low: -6° (1893)
Normal Daily Precipitation: 0.09" | Record Precipitation: 1.10" (2005)
Normal Low: 18° | Record Low: -6° (1893)
Normal Daily Precipitation: 0.09" | Record Precipitation: 1.10" (2005)
Normal Daily Snowfall:
0.4" | Record Snowfall: 6.0" (1939)
Source: NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
Rain:
6.61" | normal: 8.14" (-1.53")
Snow 25-26: 72.3" | normal: 93.8" (-21.5")
Snow 25-26: 72.3" | normal: 93.8" (-21.5")
❄️
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 @ 12:51 am Fri. 10 Apr.
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The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley
of Maine
7-Day Outlook: Fri. Apr. 3 – Thu. Apr.
9
Updated
April 3 at 9:45 AM EDT
4-inches snow/sleet measured at in Fort Kent at 8:30 AM EDT
this morning.
Today – Sunday
❄️ Winter Storm Warning issued
by NWS Caribou remains in effect until 5 pm EDT today.
Heavy mixed precipitation expected.
Total snow accumulations around 2 to 5 inches, sleet
accumulations up to 1 inch, and ice accumulations up to one
tenth of an inch. Roads, and especially
bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and
hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening
commutes. See New England
Road Conditions for
more information.
Low pressure near the Great Lakes with an upper-level
trough following will move east today and cross the Saint John
Valley tonight. As warmer air pushes in above the cold air at
the surface, it is creating a messy mix of precipitation types
with snow, sleet, and freezing rain across northern Maine this
morning. Snow across the northern tier of the County will
transition to sleet then gradually turns to plain rain from
south to north as the day progresses and a warm front lifts
across the region. Most Valley locations can expect 3-5 inches
heavy, slushy snow with precipitation tapering off once the
area of low pressure and trailing cold front move through.
Highs in Fort Kent top out in the middle 30s with southeast
wind 10-15 mph with gusts 20-25 mph possible. 100% chance of
precipitation with 2-4 inches snow/sleet and less than
0.10-inch ice accumulation expected. Tonight, cloudy skies in
the evening become partly cloudy overnight with less than
1/2-inch snow/sleet accumulation and liquid precipitation
amounts less than 1/10-inch. Low in the mid-20s with wind
becoming north 5-10 mph.
High pressure builds down from the north Saturday with dry
conditions expected over the course of the day with partly
sunny skies. High near 40°F in Fort Kent with north-northeast
wind near 5 mph in the morning becoming east-southeast in the
afternoon at 4 mph.
Another low pressure system tracks from the Great Lake into
central Québec Saturday into Sunday pulling an occluded front
towards the region. A period of significant sleet is expected
across the Valley, with some freezing rain and snow also
possible Saturday night into Easter Sunday morning. Difficult
travel is expected across northern areas Easter Sunday
morning.
Temperatures fall into the mid-20s Saturday night with a
100% chance of snow in the evening, then sleet/freezing rain
overnight into Sunday morning. Precipitation totals in the 1/2
to 3/4-inch range expected with snow/sleet totals in the
1-3-inch range, based on current forecast model data.
Cloudy skies are expected Sunday morning with freezing
rain/sleet changing to rain as the day progresses. Travel
conditions improve from south to north as temperatures rise
above freezing during the day Sunday. Clouds diminish in the
afternoon as cooler air starts moving back in as high pressure
approaches Sunday night. Highs Sunday in the low 40s with a
100% chance of precipitation with around 1-inch sleet and
1/10-inch ice accumulation possible. Southeast wind in the
morning 10-15 mph with gusts 20-25 mph.
Sunday night, a chance of rain in the evening and a slight
chance of rain overnight with lows falling to around 30°F in
Fort Kent and vicinity. West wind 0-7 mph.
Monday – Thursday
A cold front moves through early Monday with high pressure
building in from western Canada as it moves into the upper
Midwest by Tuesday. Mostly cloudy skies with a high in the
middle 30s and a 40% chance of afternoon snow showers
expected. West wind 8-14 mph. Monday night, partly cloudy
skies with a 10% chance of precipitation and lows in the
middle 10s. Northwest wind 0-7 mph.Tuesday, partly cloudy/mostly sunny skies overspread the
Valley with temperatures below normal as cold high pressure
centered over the Midwest builds into the Valley. Highs in
the upper 20s light northwest wind followed by mostly clear
skies and cold conditions Tuesday night with lows in the 5
to 10°F range. Northwest wind 0-7 mph.
Wednesday, expect mostly sunny skies and warmer
conditions as the air mass moderates and surface high
pressure looks to be centered near the eastern Great Lakes.
Highs in the middle 30s with light west wind. Wednesday
night, skies become partly cloudy with light south wind and
a low near 20°F in Fort Kent.
Thursday, high pressure moves offshore with a low
pressure system pulling a warm front east. Partly sunny
skies with temperatures in the middle 40s are expected with
southwest wind 8-14 mph. Rain/snow mix develops Thursday
afternoon with a 40% chance of precipitation. Thursday
night, a 40% chance of rain in the evening, then a rain/snow
mix overnight under mostly cloudy skies with a low in the
middle 20s. West-northwest wind 8-14 mph.
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Today's US National Weather Outlook
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A series of storm systems will bring widespread unsettled weather across the United States from Friday through Sunday. Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected from the central and southern Plains into the Ohio Valley, with the potential for large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Heavy rainfall may lead to localized flooding from the southern Plains into the Ozarks and Missouri Valley. Farther north, colder air will support snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the northern Plains through the upper Great Lakes and into northern New England. Some areas could see heavy snowfall and icy conditions, creating hazardous travel. Warmer than normal temperatures ahead of the front will shift to cooler conditions by Sunday.
Severe
Thunderstorm Risk Across Midwest and
Plains
Strong to severe thunderstorms are
expected to develop this afternoon and
evening across parts of the Midwest and
Plains. The greatest risk is centered
over northern Missouri, southern Iowa,
and into western Illinois, where a few
tornadoes and very large hail are
possible with any isolated storms that
form. As the evening progresses, storms
are likely to organize into a larger
line stretching from Iowa to Texas,
bringing widespread damaging winds and
additional hail. Other areas from the
Ohio Valley into parts of the Northeast
may also see isolated severe storms.
Farther south, storms across Oklahoma
and Texas will mainly produce hail and
strong winds. Conditions will remain
active into the night.
Heavy
Rain and Flash Flood Risk Across Central
United States
A developing storm system will bring the potential for heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding from the southern Plains into the Ozarks, Missouri Valley, and parts of the Upper Mississippi Valley through Saturday. Thunderstorms are expected to form along and ahead of a cold front, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. The greatest concern for flooding will be across parts of Texas and Oklahoma, where repeated rounds of storms could produce several inches of rain in a short time. Additional areas, including Missouri and Iowa, may also experience heavy rainfall, particularly where soils are already wet. While not all locations will see flooding, areas that receive multiple storms could experience rapid water rises and hazardous conditions.
A developing storm system will bring the potential for heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding from the southern Plains into the Ozarks, Missouri Valley, and parts of the Upper Mississippi Valley through Saturday. Thunderstorms are expected to form along and ahead of a cold front, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. The greatest concern for flooding will be across parts of Texas and Oklahoma, where repeated rounds of storms could produce several inches of rain in a short time. Additional areas, including Missouri and Iowa, may also experience heavy rainfall, particularly where soils are already wet. While not all locations will see flooding, areas that receive multiple storms could experience rapid water rises and hazardous conditions.
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Weather Outlook🔥
Learn more about Fire Weather Outlooks
Critical Fire Weather Conditions Across High Plains and Southwest
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today across parts of the central and southern High Plains and the Southwest. Strong, dry winds combined with very low humidity will create an environment where fires can start easily and spread rapidly. The most critical areas include eastern New Mexico into the western Texas Panhandle, as well as eastern Colorado into western Kansas. Wind gusts could reach 40 miles per hour or higher at times, while humidity levels drop to very low values. Conditions may persist into the evening as a cold front shifts winds and keeps the air dry. Additional elevated fire weather concerns are possible in parts of Nevada and California due to strong winds.
Learn more about Fire Weather Outlooks
Critical Fire Weather Conditions Across High Plains and Southwest
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today across parts of the central and southern High Plains and the Southwest. Strong, dry winds combined with very low humidity will create an environment where fires can start easily and spread rapidly. The most critical areas include eastern New Mexico into the western Texas Panhandle, as well as eastern Colorado into western Kansas. Wind gusts could reach 40 miles per hour or higher at times, while humidity levels drop to very low values. Conditions may persist into the evening as a cold front shifts winds and keeps the air dry. Additional elevated fire weather concerns are possible in parts of Nevada and California due to strong winds.
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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.
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- 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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