Apex Wx Weather Information Fort Kent, Maine

Central and northern areas are likely to see sleet and freezing rain, creating icy and slippery roads, while Downeast areas receive mostly rain. These conditions may affect the Wednesday morning commute. A cold front will then move through late Wednesday, ending precipitation but causing temperatures to fall sharply. Any remaining moisture may refreeze, leading to renewed slick conditions by Wednesday evening.

High pressure will be north of the region Thursday with partly sunny skies and mostly dry conditions. A new system approaches late Thursday bringing a chance for significant wintry precipitation late Thursday through Friday night, which could greatly impact Thursday evening, Friday morning, and Friday evening commutes.

For Fort Kent and vicinity, a chance of snow will develop this afternoon, mainly after early afternoon, under partly sunny skies. High temperatures will reach the mid-30s with light and variable winds. Snow will become steady tonight, with temperatures falling into the lower 20s. Winds will become light from the east after midnight, and several inches of accumulation are expected by morning.

On Wednesday, a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain is possible during the morning before tapering to scattered snow showers, with highs again in the mid-30s. Skies remain mostly cloudy Wednesday night as temperatures drop into the mid-10s.

Thursday will be partly sunny with highs in the mid-30s. Snow returns late Thursday night, mainly after midnight, with lows in the mid-20s.

Another low pressure system will affect the region from Friday night through Sunday, bringing milder temperatures and unsettled conditions. Highs will range from the 40s in the north to the 50s Downeast. On Saturday, rain is expected from the Central Highlands to Downeast, while central and southern Aroostook may see a rain and snow mix, and far northern areas remain mostly snow. Saturday night may bring freezing rain across northern and central areas, leading to possible travel hazards. By Sunday, warmer air will change precipitation to all rain, with additional rounds of precipitation possible into Sunday night.

In Fort Kent and surrounding locations, a wintry mix will affect the area on Friday, with snow, sleet, and freezing rain during the morning transitioning to plain rain by mid-to-late afternoon. High temperatures will reach the upper 30s, with gusty southeast winds at times. Friday night will remain unsettled, with rain changing to a mix of rain and snow as temperatures fall into the upper 20s. On Saturday, a few lingering snow showers are possible early, followed by partial sunshine and highs in the upper 30s to around 40.

Clouds will increase again Saturday night, with a mix of snow and freezing rain developing and continuing into Sunday morning. Lows will fall into the upper 20s. Sunday will bring periods of rain, snow, and freezing rain with highs in the lower 40s. Rain is likely Sunday night with lows near 30. By Monday, conditions improve slightly with a chance of rain and highs around 40, followed by a slight chance of rain or snow Monday night with lows in the upper 10s.