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The
Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley
November 13– November 19, 2026
Updated November 13 at 7:15 AM EST
Friday, November 13 – Sunday, November 15
Overview
The quiet weather that prevailed across northern Maine Thursday
will gradually give way to a somewhat more unsettled pattern Friday
night and Saturday as weak disturbances bring scattered snow and
rain showers to the Saint John Valley. The broader atmospheric
pattern remains influenced by coastal low-pressure development,
although the greatest precipitation potential is expected to remain
south of the region. Friday will feature partly sunny skies and
temperatures in the upper 30s before increasing clouds accompany a 30%
chance of snow showers after 9 PM. Accumulation should
remain below half an inch.
Saturday will bring additional opportunities for light precipitation, with scattered morning snow showers potentially changing to rain as temperatures reach the upper 30s. Precipitation chances will remain around 30%, with limited snowfall accumulation expected. Showers should gradually diminish Saturday evening, although mostly cloudy skies will persist overnight as temperatures fall to around 30°F.
Sunday will remain seasonably chilly as northwest flow becomes more established behind the departing disturbance. Mostly cloudy skies and a 20% chance of isolated morning snow showers will accompany temperatures in the middle 30s. Northwest winds gusting to 22 mph will reinforce the colder conditions, with mostly cloudy skies and overnight temperatures in the upper 20s.
Saturday will bring additional opportunities for light precipitation, with scattered morning snow showers potentially changing to rain as temperatures reach the upper 30s. Precipitation chances will remain around 30%, with limited snowfall accumulation expected. Showers should gradually diminish Saturday evening, although mostly cloudy skies will persist overnight as temperatures fall to around 30°F.
Sunday will remain seasonably chilly as northwest flow becomes more established behind the departing disturbance. Mostly cloudy skies and a 20% chance of isolated morning snow showers will accompany temperatures in the middle 30s. Northwest winds gusting to 22 mph will reinforce the colder conditions, with mostly cloudy skies and overnight temperatures in the upper 20s.
Friday: Partly sunny skies and generally dry conditions will prevail across Fort Kent and the Saint John Valley. Afternoon temperatures will reach the upper 30s, with northwest winds of 2–7 mph. Increasing clouds will develop during the evening as another weak disturbance approaches. Scattered snow showers will become possible after 9 PM, with a 30% chance of precipitation. Cloudy skies and north winds around 3 mph will accompany overnight temperatures in the upper 20s. Snow accumulation should remain below half an inch.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy skies and intermittent light precipitation will maintain somewhat unsettled conditions across northern portions of the County. A slight chance of snow showers will continue through the morning, potentially changing to rain showers after noon as temperatures reach the upper 30s. Precipitation chances will remain around 30%, with snow accumulation below half an inch. North winds of 1–5 mph will remain light. Mostly cloudy skies will continue Saturday night, with a 20% chance of lingering snow showers before 11 PM. Northwest winds around 5 mph will accompany lows near 30°F. Little or no additional accumulation is expected.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy skies and seasonably chilly conditions will persist as the departing disturbance gradually loses influence over northern Maine. A 20% chance of isolated snow showers will continue between 7 and 11 AM, with little or no accumulation anticipated. Temperatures will reach the middle 30s, with northwest winds of 5–12 mph and gusts approaching 22 mph. The increasing breeze will make outdoor conditions feel colder. Mostly cloudy skies will continue Sunday night, with northwest winds around 8 mph and temperatures falling into the upper 20s.
Monday, November 16 – Thursday, November 19
Overview
Overview
The unsettled weather that affected the Valley
over the weekend will give way to a quieter and increasingly
mild pattern as the departing disturbance moves farther
away and drier air becomes established across the SJV. Monday will
bring sunny skies and temperatures in the upper
30s, with northwest winds of 5–10 mph maintaining a modest breeze.
Mostly clear skies Monday night will encourage cooling into the
upper 20s, with locally colder readings possible in sheltered
valleys.
By Tuesday, the influence of the departing upper-level trough should weaken, allowing the regional air mass to gradually moderate. Mostly sunny skies and dry conditions will accompany temperatures reaching the middle 40s. Partly cloudy skies Tuesday night will limit cooling somewhat, with overnight readings in the lower 30s.
Wednesday and Thursday will continue the warming trend, with afternoon temperatures approaching 50°F across northern Aroostook County. Somewhat greater cloud cover Wednesday will give way to mostly sunny skies Thursday, while predominantly dry conditions persist throughout the period. Overnight temperatures will remain relatively mild for mid-November, with lows in the middle 30s Wednesday night and lower 30s Thursday night. No significant precipitation or weather hazards are anticipated.
By Tuesday, the influence of the departing upper-level trough should weaken, allowing the regional air mass to gradually moderate. Mostly sunny skies and dry conditions will accompany temperatures reaching the middle 40s. Partly cloudy skies Tuesday night will limit cooling somewhat, with overnight readings in the lower 30s.
Wednesday and Thursday will continue the warming trend, with afternoon temperatures approaching 50°F across northern Aroostook County. Somewhat greater cloud cover Wednesday will give way to mostly sunny skies Thursday, while predominantly dry conditions persist throughout the period. Overnight temperatures will remain relatively mild for mid-November, with lows in the middle 30s Wednesday night and lower 30s Thursday night. No significant precipitation or weather hazards are anticipated.
Monday: Sunny skies and generally dry conditions
will provide a welcome improvement following the unsettled weather
of the preceding weekend. Afternoon temperatures will reach the
upper 30s, with northwest winds of 5–10 mph maintaining a modest
breeze. Abundant sunshine will make outdoor conditions more
comfortable despite the lingering cool air mass. Mostly clear skies
will continue Monday night, allowing temperatures to fall into the
upper 20s. Sheltered valley locations may experience somewhat colder
readings.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny skies and noticeably milder temperatures will continue the improving weather trend across the Saint John Valley. Afternoon temperatures will reach the middle 40s, representing a modest warming trend compared with Monday. Dry conditions will prevail throughout the day, providing favorable weather for outdoor activities. Partly cloudy skies will develop Tuesday night, with temperatures falling into the lower 30s. Freezing conditions remain possible in colder rural locations.
Wednesday: Partly sunny skies and continued warming will support afternoon temperatures reaching the upper 40s, with some locations approaching 50°F. The relatively mild conditions will provide a pleasant mid-November afternoon across northern Aroostook County. No precipitation is expected. Mostly cloudy skies will develop Wednesday night, limiting overnight cooling and allowing temperatures to remain in the middle 30s.
Thursday: Mostly sunny skies and continued mild conditions will prevail across Fort Kent and the Saint John Valley. Afternoon temperatures will again reach the upper 40s, approaching 50°F in some locations. Dry weather will continue, with no significant precipitation anticipated. Partly cloudy skies will persist Thursday night, with temperatures falling into the lower 30s. Sheltered rural locations may experience somewhat colder readings where skies remain relatively clear.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny skies and noticeably milder temperatures will continue the improving weather trend across the Saint John Valley. Afternoon temperatures will reach the middle 40s, representing a modest warming trend compared with Monday. Dry conditions will prevail throughout the day, providing favorable weather for outdoor activities. Partly cloudy skies will develop Tuesday night, with temperatures falling into the lower 30s. Freezing conditions remain possible in colder rural locations.
Wednesday: Partly sunny skies and continued warming will support afternoon temperatures reaching the upper 40s, with some locations approaching 50°F. The relatively mild conditions will provide a pleasant mid-November afternoon across northern Aroostook County. No precipitation is expected. Mostly cloudy skies will develop Wednesday night, limiting overnight cooling and allowing temperatures to remain in the middle 30s.
Thursday: Mostly sunny skies and continued mild conditions will prevail across Fort Kent and the Saint John Valley. Afternoon temperatures will again reach the upper 40s, approaching 50°F in some locations. Dry weather will continue, with no significant precipitation anticipated. Partly cloudy skies will persist Thursday night, with temperatures falling into the lower 30s. Sheltered rural locations may experience somewhat colder readings where skies remain relatively clear.
Long Range Trends: Friday, November 20 – Thursday,
November 26
The CPC outlook favors above-normal temperatures and near-normal precipitation across the Saint John Valley. Persistent upper-level ridging over eastern Canada and the Northeast should support relatively mild conditions, although the track of potential storm systems approaching Thanksgiving remains uncertain. Regional late-November averages feature daytime highs in the middle to upper 30s and overnight lows in the lower to middle 20s. Occasional rain or snow remains possible despite the broader temperature and precipitation tendencies.
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: CPC = Climate Prediction Center; NHC = National Hurricane Center; NOAA = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; NWS = National Weather Service; SPC = Storm Prediction Center; WPC = Weather Prediction Center
The CPC outlook favors above-normal temperatures and near-normal precipitation across the Saint John Valley. Persistent upper-level ridging over eastern Canada and the Northeast should support relatively mild conditions, although the track of potential storm systems approaching Thanksgiving remains uncertain. Regional late-November averages feature daytime highs in the middle to upper 30s and overnight lows in the lower to middle 20s. Occasional rain or snow remains possible despite the broader temperature and precipitation tendencies.
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: CPC = Climate Prediction Center; NHC = National Hurricane Center; NOAA = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; NWS = National Weather Service; SPC = Storm Prediction Center; WPC = Weather Prediction Center
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weather pattern will continue across the
western United States Friday and Saturday as
a powerful upper-level disturbance drives a
cold front inland from the Pacific.
Widespread rain, mountain snow, and gusty
winds will affect the Pacific Northwest,
northern California, and portions of the
Intermountain West.
Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected along the Pacific Coast, with additional moisture arriving Saturday and increasing the potential for localized flooding in northwestern Washington. Strong southerly winds will create hazardous conditions in exposed coastal areas, while moderate to heavy mountain snow may affect the Sierra Nevada and northern California ranges.
Farther south, another disturbance moving inland from Baja California will produce showers and scattered thunderstorms across the Southwest. Rainfall will expand into the southern High Plains and Texas Saturday as additional Gulf moisture becomes available.
Meanwhile, colder air and lingering upper-level disturbances will maintain unsettled conditions across the Great Lakes and Northeast. Lake-effect rain and snow showers will continue around the Great Lakes, while scattered precipitation across New England and the Appalachians may change to snow at higher elevations.
Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected along the Pacific Coast, with additional moisture arriving Saturday and increasing the potential for localized flooding in northwestern Washington. Strong southerly winds will create hazardous conditions in exposed coastal areas, while moderate to heavy mountain snow may affect the Sierra Nevada and northern California ranges.
Farther south, another disturbance moving inland from Baja California will produce showers and scattered thunderstorms across the Southwest. Rainfall will expand into the southern High Plains and Texas Saturday as additional Gulf moisture becomes available.
Meanwhile, colder air and lingering upper-level disturbances will maintain unsettled conditions across the Great Lakes and Northeast. Lake-effect rain and snow showers will continue around the Great Lakes, while scattered precipitation across New England and the Appalachians may change to snow at higher elevations.
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