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Monday, February 16
High: 35° at 2:20
pm | Low: 2° at 4;22 am
Precipitation: 0.00" | Snow:
0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: NW at < 1 mph |
Daily Maximum Gust: 10 mph at 2:06 pm
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.
Tuesday, February 17
Normal High: 23°
| Record High: 49° (1981)
Normal Low: -2° | Record Low: -35° (1997)
Normal Low: -2° | Record Low: -35° (1997)
Normal Daily
Precipitation: 0.09" | Record
Precipitation: 0.94" (2025)
Normal Daily Snow: 0.8" |
Record Snow: 10.5" (2025)
Source: NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data collected since
1893
Precipitation 2026
Precipitation: 2.76" | normal
= 4.13" (-1.37")Snowfall
25-26: 60.6" | normal = 65.1" (-4.5")
Snowfall 24-25: 73.2" | normal = 99.3" (-26.1")
Snowfall 24-25: 73.2" | normal = 99.3" (-26.1")
❄️
Annual snowfall measured from
July 1 - June 30 ❄️
Data source: NOAA SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data collected since 1893
Data source: NOAA SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data collected since 1893
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The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Upper Saint John
Valley of Maine
Apex
Wx forecasts updated
7–9 am weekdays / 8–10 am weekends &
holiday
7-Day Outlook: Tue. Feb. 17 -
Mon. Feb. 23
Updated February 17 at 8:10 am EST
Updated February 17 at 8:10 am EST
Today - Thursday
Some low-level moisture is trapped under the 500-millibar level (around 17K feet aloft) producing mostly cloudy skies today with some patchy fog early this morning. A weak occluded front moves through later today/tonight and will trigger some light snow shower activity for the Saint John Valley with any accumulations around 1-inch or less. In Fort Kent, highs peak in the low 30s with southeast wind in the morning around 3 mph shifting to the south at 4-5 mph this afternoon. Tonight, mostly cloudy skies in the evening become party cloudy to mostly clear overnight with a low near 20°F in Fort Kent and vicinity. South wind in the evening 3-4 mph become west overnight 4-6 mph.
Some low-level moisture is trapped under the 500-millibar level (around 17K feet aloft) producing mostly cloudy skies today with some patchy fog early this morning. A weak occluded front moves through later today/tonight and will trigger some light snow shower activity for the Saint John Valley with any accumulations around 1-inch or less. In Fort Kent, highs peak in the low 30s with southeast wind in the morning around 3 mph shifting to the south at 4-5 mph this afternoon. Tonight, mostly cloudy skies in the evening become party cloudy to mostly clear overnight with a low near 20°F in Fort Kent and vicinity. South wind in the evening 3-4 mph become west overnight 4-6 mph.
High pressure near Hudson Bay will build into the region
Wednesday with mostly sunny skies in the morning a some additional
clouds in the afternoon. Highs in the mid-20s with northwest wind
5-10 mph. Wednesday night, an upper-level trough axis from low
pressure east in the Maritimes will keep partly cloudy skies and a
40% chance of snow for the area. Low in the lower 10s with northwest
wind 4-5 mph.
Thursday features partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies as high
pressure builds down from the Hudson Bay region. High in the upper
20s with northwest wind 5-10 mph. Thursday night, mostly clear skies
allow temperatures to fall to around 5°F in Fort Kent with northwest
wind 0-7 mph.
Friday - Monday
A storm system is expected to move across New England Friday
night, bringing a period of snow to the region. There is still
uncertainty about when the snow will begin, as forecast models
show different timing. Current expectations suggest light snow
will develop Friday night and may continue into Saturday before
ending, possibly by Saturday evening. Snow amounts will depend
on how long it lasts. Another potential storm could affect the
area Sunday into Monday, but confidence is low right now. Some
forecasts indicate a stronger coastal storm is possible, which
could create hazardous travel conditions if it develops.
In Fort Kent and surrounding areas, Friday features mostly
sunny skies with a high in the low 20s. North wind 0-7 mph.
Friday night, partly cloudy with a 10% chance of precipitation
and a low near 0°F. Saturday looks partly cloudy with a 20%
chance of snow by afternoon/evening. High in the low 20s. North
wind 0-7 mph. Saturday night, partly cloudy with a 20% chance of
snow. Low near 6°F. North wind 0-7 mph.
Sunday remains partly sunny with a high in the upper 20s. 20%
chance of snow tapering off in the afternoon. North wind 0-7
mph. Sunday night, partly cloudy with a 20% chance of snow,
mainly after midnight. Low near 10°F with north wind 0-7 mph.
Monday, partly sunny skies with a 20% chance of snow and a
high in the mid-20s. North wind 0-7 mph. For Monday night, 20%
chance of snow tapering off overnight with a low near 6°F.
Northwest wind increasing to 8-14 mph.
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🇺🇸 U.S.
National Weather Outlook
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Today -
Thursday
An active weather
pattern will affect much of the country this
week. Gusty to high winds and low relative
humidity will bring elevated to critical fire
weather to the central and southern Plains into
Wednesday. Along the central and southern
California coast, periods of rain may become
heavy at times, raising a low risk of localized
flooding, especially in areas recently impacted
by wildfires. In the mountains, including the
Sierra Nevada, significant snowfall is expected,
with over a foot possible on the highest peaks,
leading to hazardous travel. Rain and a mix of
snow or freezing rain will develop across parts
of the Plains and Upper Midwest, potentially
creating slick roads. The system will then move
into the East with more rain and mountain snow.
Much colder air will spread across the West,
while the East stays unusually mild before
cooling late week.
Friday -
Monday
A developing
storm system could bring significant weather
to parts of the Northeast Sunday night into
Monday. A cold front will move south across
the eastern U.S. this weekend, setting the
stage for a new storm to form along the coast.
If it strengthens as expected, a coastal
storm, or nor’easter, may develop and track
near the Mid-Atlantic and New England
shoreline. This could bring heavy rain along
the coast, accumulating snow inland—especially
across northern New England—and strong, gusty
winds with possible coastal flooding. The
exact track and strength of the storm are
still uncertain, so snowfall amounts and wind
impacts may change. Colder air will move in
behind the system early next week.
⛈️Thunderstorm/Severe
Weather Outlook⛈️
Today: No
organized severe weather is expected Tuesday
into Tuesday night, but scattered
thunderstorms are possible in a few regions.
In California, storms may redevelop from
coastal areas into the Central Valley,
especially north and central portions of the
state. Cooler air aloft and a strengthening
upper-level system could allow a few storms to
produce gusty winds and small hail,
particularly near the San Francisco Bay area,
though widespread severe weather is unlikely.
Farther east, thunderstorms may develop late
Tuesday into Tuesday night from the
mid-Missouri Valley into the Upper Midwest as
a weather disturbance moves through. Limited
moisture should keep the risk for large hail
or damaging winds relatively low.
Wednesday:
No severe thunderstorms are expected
Wednesday or Wednesday night, although a few
isolated thunderstorms may develop in parts of
the country. A weakening system moving through
the Great Lakes could produce a few rumbles of
thunder, but any storms there should remain
elevated and weak. Farther west, cooler air
aloft combined with daytime warming may spark
spotty showers or isolated thunderstorms from
the Great Basin into the mountains of Colorado
and Wyoming, with very limited coverage. A few
thunderstorms are also possible near parts of
the Oregon and northern California coast.
Later Wednesday night, a developing system in
the Plains may trigger isolated storms from
the Tennessee Valley toward the lower Ohio
Valley, but severe weather is not anticipated.
Thursday:
A slight risk of severe thunderstorms
is expected Thursday afternoon into early
evening across parts of central and southern
Illinois, southern Indiana, western and
northern Kentucky, and southwestern Ohio.
Strong storms could produce damaging wind
gusts, a few tornadoes, and small hail. The
risk is tied to a developing storm system
moving across the Mississippi and Ohio
Valleys, combined with warm, moist air
returning into the region. Most storms are
expected to be isolated or in small clusters,
but any that do organize could become severe.
Residents in the risk area should stay alert,
monitor local forecasts, and be prepared to
take shelter if severe weather develops.
Conditions should gradually improve later
Thursday evening as the system moves
northeast.
Friday -
Tuesday: A weakening storm system
over the upper Great Lakes will gradually lose
strength through Friday, while a secondary low
near the Mid-Atlantic coast is expected to
remain relatively weak. A cold front will
stall across the southern Atlantic and Gulf
Coast, and some lingering moisture along this
boundary could support scattered thunderstorms
Friday into Saturday. While the chance for
severe storms is low—less than 15
percent—there is a small risk for strong wind
gusts or hail if storms develop and organize.
Beyond this period, building ridges and drier
air across much of the central and western
U.S. are expected to stabilize the atmosphere,
limiting the potential for additional
thunderstorm activity through early next week.
🔥Fire
Weather🔥
Today: Extremely
dangerous fire weather conditions are expected
today across parts of the High Plains,
especially in northeastern Colorado, southwest
Nebraska, and far northwest Kansas. Strong
west winds of 30 to 40 mph, with higher gusts,
will combine with very low humidity—dropping
to around 10 to 15 percent—to create an
environment where any fire could spread
rapidly and become difficult to control.
Across the central and southern High Plains,
including areas near and east of Amarillo,
Texas, gusty winds and dry fuels will also
support critical fire danger. Even where
humidity is slightly higher, the strength of
the winds will increase wildfire risk. Outdoor
burning is strongly discouraged, and residents
should avoid activities that could produce
sparks.
Wednesday:
Critical fire weather conditions are
expected Wednesday across much of the southern
High Plains. A strengthening storm system will
increase southwest winds to around 25 mph,
while very dry air drops humidity levels to as
low as 10 to 15 percent. Because vegetation
remains very dry after little recent rainfall,
any fires that start could spread quickly and
become difficult to control. Elevated fire
danger is also expected across parts of the
Midwest, including areas of eastern Nebraska,
Iowa, and western Illinois, where gusty winds
and low humidity will combine with dry ground
conditions. Outdoor burning is discouraged in
these areas, and residents should avoid
activities that could create sparks.
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