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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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Wednesday, March 18
High: 23° at 5:00
pm | Low: 5° at 6:56 am
Precipitation: 0.00" | Snow:
0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: NW @ 3 mph | Daily
Maximum Gust: 20 mph @ 8:57 am
Data source: Davis Instruments Vantage Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge not heated in winter.
Data source: Davis Instruments Vantage Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge not heated in winter.
Thursday, March 19
Normal High: 34°
| Record High: 64° (2012)
Normal Low: 10° | Record Low: -23° (1976)
Normal Low: 10° | Record Low: -23° (1976)
Normal Daily
Precipitation: 0.09" | Record
Precipitation: 0.80" (1894)
Normal Daily Snow: 0.5" |
Record Snow: 3.0" (1981)
Source: NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
Precipitation 2026
Precipitation: 6.00" | normal
= 6.85" (-0.85")Snowfall
25-26: 68.1" | normal = 86.4" (-18.3")
❄️
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: 🌒 Waxing Crescent → 🌓 First Quarter @ 3:18 AM Wed. 25 Mar.
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The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley
of Maine
7-Day Outlook: Thu. Mar. 19
- Wed. Mar. 24
Updated March 19 at 9:00 am EDT
Updated March 19 at 9:00 am EDT
🌹🌱☀️Spring begins at 10:46 AM EDT Fri. March 20
Low pressure tracking near the southern tip of James Bay in
Canada will draw a warm front lift over the region later today
in a process often termed "overrunning"
(though more accurately, air rises via isentropic
lift--a meteorological process where warm, moist air gradually
moves up and over a colder, denser air mass at the surface). This
will bring a chance of snow to the Valley tonight with around 1-inch
accumulation possible for most Valley communities. After the warm
front crosses, a lull i precipitation is expected Friday morning
into the afternoon.
A cold front will approach and slowly cross the state Friday into
Friday night reaching the coast by early Saturday. Snow develops
Friday evening with precipitation continuing into Saturday morning
as a wave of low pressure moves along the frontal boundary along the
Maine coast.
Temperatures are expected to remain cold enough for mainly snow,
allowing accumulations of around 2 to 3 inches, especially from the
Houlton area west toward the Katahdin region. While overall
precipitation amounts will be lighter than in coastal areas, the
steady snowfall will likely lead to slippery travel conditions late
Friday night into Saturday morning, so area drivers should exercise
caution. Snow is expected to mix with rain later Saturday morning
into the afternoon before changing back to all snow. Snow then looks
to continue, under partly cloudy skies into Sunday morning.
For the Saint John Valley, mostly cloudy skies will continue
today with temperatures moderating into the lower 30s as south winds
increase to 10 to 15 miles per hour with gusts up to 25 miles per
hour. Tonight will remain mostly cloudy with a chance of snow
showers, and up to one inch of accumulation is possible as lows
settle around 20 degrees. On Friday, conditions improve slightly
with partly sunny skies and only a slight chance of morning snow
showers. High temperatures will reach the mid 30s with light west
winds.
Clouds increase again Friday night with a chance of snow and patchy fog developing after midnight, along with light snow accumulation and lows in the lower 20s. On Saturday, mostly cloudy skies persist with a chance of snow that may mix with rain during the afternoon as temperatures climb into the upper 30s. Light additional snow accumulation is possible. Saturday night remains mostly cloudy with another chance of snow developing, and overnight lows will fall to around 20 degrees.
Clouds increase again Friday night with a chance of snow and patchy fog developing after midnight, along with light snow accumulation and lows in the lower 20s. On Saturday, mostly cloudy skies persist with a chance of snow that may mix with rain during the afternoon as temperatures climb into the upper 30s. Light additional snow accumulation is possible. Saturday night remains mostly cloudy with another chance of snow developing, and overnight lows will fall to around 20 degrees.
Sunday - Wednesday
Another storm system may affect northern Maine late this weekend into early next week, with the potential for winter weather and travel impacts. While details are still uncertain, current trends suggest a developing low pressure system could track near the Gulf of Maine by Monday morning. This type of setup often brings snow to northern areas, especially where temperatures remain cold enough to support all snow.
Although it is too early to determine exact snowfall amounts or timing, National Weather Service confidence is slowly increasing that a storm will impact the region. For northern Maine, this could mean accumulating snow and potentially difficult travel conditions sometime late Sunday into Monday. Residents should stay tuned for updates as the track and strength of the storm become clearer over the next couple of days.
Another storm system may affect northern Maine late this weekend into early next week, with the potential for winter weather and travel impacts. While details are still uncertain, current trends suggest a developing low pressure system could track near the Gulf of Maine by Monday morning. This type of setup often brings snow to northern areas, especially where temperatures remain cold enough to support all snow.
Although it is too early to determine exact snowfall amounts or timing, National Weather Service confidence is slowly increasing that a storm will impact the region. For northern Maine, this could mean accumulating snow and potentially difficult travel conditions sometime late Sunday into Monday. Residents should stay tuned for updates as the track and strength of the storm become clearer over the next couple of days.
With regards to the daily weather outlook, a generally quiet
but somewhat unsettled pattern is expected across northern Maine
through the early part of the week. On Sunday, a chance of snow
will accompany partly sunny skies, with highs reaching the
mid-30s and a brisk west wind adding a chill. Any snow showers
will be light and scattered, with only minor impacts expected.
Sunday night will turn colder, with a chance of early evening
snow before skies remain mostly cloudy and temperatures drop
into the mid-10s.
By Monday, conditions trend drier with a mix of sun and clouds and only a slight chance of lingering snow. Highs will be near 30 degrees, followed by a cold Monday night with lows in the lower teens under partly cloudy skies. Tuesday looks quieter with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-30s, though clouds increase again Tuesday night. Another chance of snow arrives on Wednesday into Wednesday night, but at this point precipitation appears light, with seasonable temperatures continuing and overnight lows dipping into the 5 to 10 degree range.
By Monday, conditions trend drier with a mix of sun and clouds and only a slight chance of lingering snow. Highs will be near 30 degrees, followed by a cold Monday night with lows in the lower teens under partly cloudy skies. Tuesday looks quieter with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-30s, though clouds increase again Tuesday night. Another chance of snow arrives on Wednesday into Wednesday night, but at this point precipitation appears light, with seasonable temperatures continuing and overnight lows dipping into the 5 to 10 degree range.
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Early
Spring Extremes: Record Heat Expands
While Mixed Weather Continues Elsewhere
An unusually strong and early season heatwave continues to build across the western United States and is expected to expand into the Great Plains over the next several days. Temperatures will climb well into the 80s and 90s, with some desert areas reaching above 100 degrees, setting numerous daily and even monthly records. This prolonged heat may increase health risks and accelerate snowmelt, leading to rising rivers and dangerous cold water conditions. Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest will remain wet with periods of heavy rain and possible localized flooding. Farther east, weaker systems will bring a mix of rain and snow from the Great Lakes into the Interior Northeast, while conditions gradually warm along the East Coast.
An unusually strong and early season heatwave continues to build across the western United States and is expected to expand into the Great Plains over the next several days. Temperatures will climb well into the 80s and 90s, with some desert areas reaching above 100 degrees, setting numerous daily and even monthly records. This prolonged heat may increase health risks and accelerate snowmelt, leading to rising rivers and dangerous cold water conditions. Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest will remain wet with periods of heavy rain and possible localized flooding. Farther east, weaker systems will bring a mix of rain and snow from the Great Lakes into the Interior Northeast, while conditions gradually warm along the East Coast.
Quiet
Weather Pattern Nationwide
with No Thunderstorms
Expected
A calm and stable
weather pattern is in place
across the United States today
and tonight, with no
thunderstorms expected. High
pressure over the Southwest
and a broad trough over the
eastern part of the country
are working together to keep
conditions dry and generally
quiet. The atmosphere lacks
the necessary ingredients,
such as moisture and
instability, needed to produce
thunderstorms. While a very
small chance of isolated
activity exists over southeast
Florida late tonight,
conditions there are still not
favorable enough to support
meaningful development.
Overall, much of the country
will experience a break from
active weather, with tranquil
conditions dominating from
coast to coast.
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Heavy
Rain Threat for Western
Washington State as Atmospheric
River Arrives
A surge of tropical moisture, often referred to as a Pineapple Express, will bring periods of heavy rain to western Washington on Thursday. This system will focus the heaviest rainfall over the Olympic Mountains and northern Cascades, where totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected. Rain may briefly ease Thursday evening before another round develops overnight. With soils already saturated from recent wet weather, much of the rainfall will run off quickly, increasing the risk of localized flooding. Urban areas and locations prone to flooding will be most vulnerable. While widespread severe flooding is not expected, isolated flash flooding and rising streams and rivers could create hazardous conditions.
A surge of tropical moisture, often referred to as a Pineapple Express, will bring periods of heavy rain to western Washington on Thursday. This system will focus the heaviest rainfall over the Olympic Mountains and northern Cascades, where totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected. Rain may briefly ease Thursday evening before another round develops overnight. With soils already saturated from recent wet weather, much of the rainfall will run off quickly, increasing the risk of localized flooding. Urban areas and locations prone to flooding will be most vulnerable. While widespread severe flooding is not expected, isolated flash flooding and rising streams and rivers could create hazardous conditions.
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Critical Fire Weather Conditions Develop Across Wyoming and High Plains
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected to develop across central and eastern Wyoming today as a combination of strong winds, very dry air, and warm temperatures creates an environment favorable for rapid fire spread. Winds may gust up to 30 to 35 miles per hour at times, while humidity levels drop very low, allowing vegetation to dry out quickly and become more flammable. These conditions will also extend into parts of the northern High Plains, including areas of Montana, Colorado, South Dakota, and Nebraska, where elevated fire danger is expected. Portions of central and southeastern Oregon will also see warm, dry, and breezy conditions, increasing fire concerns. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
Learn more about Fire Weather Outlooks
Critical Fire Weather Conditions Develop Across Wyoming and High Plains
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected to develop across central and eastern Wyoming today as a combination of strong winds, very dry air, and warm temperatures creates an environment favorable for rapid fire spread. Winds may gust up to 30 to 35 miles per hour at times, while humidity levels drop very low, allowing vegetation to dry out quickly and become more flammable. These conditions will also extend into parts of the northern High Plains, including areas of Montana, Colorado, South Dakota, and Nebraska, where elevated fire danger is expected. Portions of central and southeastern Oregon will also see warm, dry, and breezy conditions, increasing fire concerns. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
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may not reflect current conditions or later forecast updates. Always
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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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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.
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