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US Route 1 @ Van Buren, ME
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November 14– November 20, 2026
Updated November 14 at 11:20 AM EST
Saturday, November 14 – Monday, November 16
🛠️Forecast delay: Troubleshooting a technical issue on the Apex Wx computer delayed Saturdays morning's forecast.
Another upper-level disturbance will cross northern Maine Sunday, bringing a 30% chance of snow showers through the early afternoon. Although precipitation should remain light, locally greater accumulation is possible across higher terrain. Northwest winds will increase to 7–12 mph, occasionally gusting to 22 mph, reinforcing the chilly conditions as temperatures remain in the upper 30s. Partial clearing Sunday night will allow temperatures to fall into the upper 20s.
By Monday, building high pressure aloft and drier air will bring a welcome improvement. Mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 30s will accompany predominantly dry conditions, while mostly clear skies and lighter winds Monday night will favor cooling into the upper 20s, with locally colder readings possible in sheltered valleys.e colder conditions, with mostly cloudy skies and overnight temperatures in the upper 20s.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy skies and isolated rain and snow showers will maintain somewhat unsettled conditions across Fort Kent and the Saint John Valley. Snow showers may occur before 11 AM, changing to rain during the afternoon as temperatures reach the upper 30s. Another brief opportunity for snow will develop late in the day. Precipitation chances will remain around 20%, with rainfall amounts generally below 0.10 inch. North winds around 5 mph will accompany the showers. Cloudy skies and isolated snow showers will continue tonight, with northwest winds around 6 mph and lows near 30°F. Snow accumulation should remain below half an inch.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy skies and scattered snow showers will continue as another upper-level disturbance crosses northern Aroostook County. A 30% chance of snow showers will persist through approximately 3 PM, with little accumulation expected. Afternoon temperatures will reach the upper 30s, with northwest winds increasing to 7–12 mph and gusts approaching 22 mph. The strengthening breeze will make conditions feel colder. Partly cloudy skies will develop Sunday night as the disturbance moves away, with northwest winds around 7 mph and temperatures falling into the upper 20s.
Monday: Mostly sunny skies and generally dry conditions will provide a welcome improvement following the weekend's intermittent precipitation. High pressure aloft and drier air will support decreasing cloud cover, with afternoon temperatures reaching the upper 30s. Northwest winds of 3–10 mph will maintain a modest breeze, although the increasing sunshine should make outdoor conditions more comfortable. Mostly clear skies will continue Monday night, with light west winds around 2 mph and temperatures falling into the upper 20s. Sheltered valley locations may experience somewhat colder readings.
Overview
Wednesday and Thursday will bring continued mild and predominantly dry conditions as the upper-level ridge strengthens across northern New England and eastern Canada. Afternoon temperatures will reach the upper 40s Wednesday and around 50°F Thursday, with partly sunny skies prevailing. Increasing nighttime cloud cover will limit radiational cooling, keeping overnight temperatures in the upper 30s across much of the Saint John Valley.
By Friday, the upper-level ridge may begin shifting eastward, although the timing of any approaching disturbance remains uncertain. Partly sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 40s are expected, with no significant precipitation anticipated. The extended dry period may contribute to persistent soil-moisture deficits and ongoing drought concerns across northern Maine.
Wednesday: Partly sunny skies and continued mild temperatures will accompany the development of upper-level ridging across northern New England. Afternoon readings will reach the upper 40s, with generally dry conditions expected throughout the day. Increasing cloud cover will develop Wednesday night, limiting nighttime cooling and allowing temperatures to remain in the upper 30s. No significant precipitation is anticipated.
Thursday: Partly sunny skies and relatively mild conditions will continue across northern Aroostook County, with afternoon temperatures reaching around 50°F. The influence of upper-level ridging and associated subsidence will maintain predominantly dry weather, providing favorable conditions for outdoor activities. Mostly cloudy skies will persist Thursday night, with temperatures falling into the upper 30s. No significant precipitation is expected.
Friday: Partly sunny skies and continued mild conditions will prevail as the broader upper-level pattern begins evolving. Afternoon temperatures will reach the upper 40s, with generally dry weather expected across the Saint John Valley. Although another disturbance may approach the region later in the period, the supplied forecast does not indicate precipitation. Partly cloudy skies will continue Friday night, with temperatures falling into the lower 30s. Freezing conditions remain possible in sheltered rural locations.
The outlook favors above-normal temperatures and near-normal precipitation across northern Maine and the Saint John Valley. Broad upper-level ridging over eastern Canada and the Northeast may support relatively mild conditions, although approaching disturbances could bring occasional rain or snow. Regional late-November averages feature daytime highs in the middle 30s and overnight lows in the lower to middle 20s. Storm timing remains uncertain, particularly around Thanksgiving, 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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An active weather pattern will continue across much of the western United States this weekend as a powerful Pacific storm brings repeated rounds of rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds. An atmospheric river will supply abundant moisture to the Pacific Northwest and northern California, with localized flooding possible across northwestern Washington Saturday. Hazardous coastal conditions and high surf will accompany the storm, while additional precipitation spreads inland across the Intermountain West.
Farther south, increasing Gulf moisture will support widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms across the southern Plains. Heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding will remain concerns Saturday before shifting toward coastal Texas and the Lower Mississippi Valley Sunday as low pressure develops along a stalled frontal boundary.
Meanwhile, a broad upper-level trough will maintain chilly and unsettled conditions across the Great Lakes and Northeast. Northwest winds will support lake-effect rain and snow showers, with additional scattered precipitation possible across the Ohio Valley and New England. Higher elevations may experience snow as colder air persists.
Overnight temperatures will also fall below freezing across portions of the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Lower Mississippi Valley, bringing widespread frost and freeze concerns through Sunday morning.
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