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Tonight's Probability of Precipitation
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Winter Storm Severity Index (WSSI)
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Snowfall Outlook
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3-Day Maximum Wind Gust
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47°23'N / 68°59'W / Altitude 663 ft
1 mi / 1.5 km SW of Apex Wx station in Fort Kent



Mont Farlagne Route 2, Canada
Mont Farlagne Route 2  NB Canada
Near Edmonston, New Brunswick, Canada




St. John River @ Dickey Bridge, Allagash
St. John River at Dickey, ME
Approx. 32 mi / 51 km WSW of Fort Kent



ME Route 11 @ Soucy Hill
ME Route 11 @ Soucy Hill
Approx. 25 mi / 38 km S of Fort Kent




US Route 1 @ Van Buren, ME
US 1 @ Van Buren, ME
Approx. 32 mi / 51 km SE of Fort Kent, ME




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Non-metric units unless otherwise indicated; times US Eastern
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April 2026
High: 69° on 4/27 /  Low: 7° on 4/8
Rainfall: 4.47" (avg. 3.17") = -1.3" / Snowfall: 9.0" (avg. 6.6") = +2.4"
Wind: Avg. Dir. & Speed: N @ 2 mph  / Max. Gust: 26 mph on 4/30
Data source: Davis Instruments Vantage Pro 2 Personal Weather Station & NOAA SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data

Monday, May 4
High: 57° at 12:27 pm | Low: 32° at 4:57 am
Rainfall: 0.00" | Snowfall: 0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: SW @ 2 mph | Max. Daily Gust: 19 mph  at 1:44 pm
Data source: Davis Instruments Vantage Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge not heated in winter.

Tuesday, May 5
Normal High: 56° | Record High: 88° (1999)
Normal Low:  34° | Record Low:  23° (1957)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.11" | Record Rainfall: 0.92" (2011)
Normal Daily Snowfall: 0.1" | Record Snowfall: < 0.5" (1984)
Source: NOAA SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data / Records since 1893

Precipitation 2026
Rain: 12.03" | normal: 11.58" (+0.45")
Snow 25-26: 84.8" | normal: 99.3" (-14.5")
Snow 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

US National High/Low Temperatures
Source: NOAA Weather Prediction Center
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Fort Kent, Maine, USA — Sun & Moon Today

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Moon Phase: 🌖 Waning Gibbous → 🌗 Last Quarter Sat. 9 May at 5:10 pm

Moon Times for Fort Kent, Maine

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The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley of Maine
Outlooks updated 7-9 AM ET Weekdays / 8-10 AM Weekends & Holidays







7-Day Outlook: Tue. May 5 – Mon. May 11
Updated May 5 at 10:00 AM EDT

Today – Thursday
A cold front will approach from the west today with thunderstorms firing up over eastern Québec and moving into northern Maine this afternoon. Atmospheric dynamics this afternoon will favor isolated strong-to-severe thunderstorms and quasi-linear lines of convection with severe wind gusts and potentially isolated tornado development, though the tornado threat is low due to high cloud bases and limited instability over the region. Nonetheless, NOAA's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has placed northern, western, and portions of central Maine at a Level 1 "marginal" risk for isolated severe thunderstorms.

Highs today top out in the upper 60s to low 70s with south winds 5-15 mph gusting up to 25 mph. Rainfall amounts generally less than 1/10-inch, except for higher totals in thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tonight, the cold front stalls out northeast to southwest across Maine with an area of low pressure moving along the frontal boundary producing a steady, soaking rain across the Saint John Valley with between 1/4 and 1/2-inch tonight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Temperatures tonight drop into the low-to-middle 40s with south/southwest wind 5-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph possible in some locations.

Rain is expected over the course of the day Wednesday with highs lower 50s and south-southwest wind 4-6 mph. Chance of rain is 90% with between 1/10 to 1/4-inch rainfall expected.

Wednesday night, cloudy to mostly cloudy skies remain over the SJV with an 80% chance of rain. Rainfall totals in the 1/4 to 1/2-inch range. Lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. South-southwest wind around 5 mph in the evening shifting to the north-northwest overnight at 5-6 mph. Given ongoing drought conditions across northern Maine, this rainfall will help replenish groundwater across the region as the agricultural season gets underway.

The cold front moves east Thursday with rain tapering to showers, mainly in the morning with partly sunny skies developing as the day progresses. 40% chance of rain with less than 1/10-inch precipitation expected. Highs climb into the mid-50s with northwest wind 5-10 mph gusting 15-20 mph, mainly in the morning. Thursday night, partly cloudy skies overspread the Valley with a slight chance of showers. Lows in the middle 30s with west wind 0-7 mph expected.

Friday – Monday
A disturbance moves across the Valley Friday with partly sunny skies and highs in the low-to-middle 50s. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon with a few strong storms possible producing small hail and gusty winds. Rainfall amounts generally in the 0.01 to 0.09-inch range possible. West wind 0-7 mph expected. Friday night, a slight chance of showers continues with temperatures falling into the lower-to-middle 30s with light west wind.

Saturday, mostly sunny skies initially become partly cloudy as the day progresses as a system approaches from the Great Lakes region. Scattered showers are possible by afternoon with highs topping out in the mid-to-upper 50s. Breezy southwest wind 8-14 mph expected. Saturday night, a 50% chance of showers with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s under partly cloudy skies. South wind 0-7 mph anticipated.

For Sunday, expect partly sunny skies with a 60% chance of showers as an area of low pressure potentially moves across the region. Temperatures climb into the upper 50s to near 60 with southwest wind 0-7 mph. Sunday night, a 30% chance of showers with lows in the lower 40s and light south wind.

Monday looks partly sunny with a 40% chance of scattered showers possible. Highs in the mid-50s with light southwest wind. Monday night, mostly cloudy skies prevail with a 30% chance of showers and lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. Northwest wind 0-7 mph.


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Credit: College of DuPage / NOAA GOES-19 Imagery (visible--day; night--infrared)



🇺🇸 Today's US National Weather Outlook 🇺🇸

Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest into the Southern Plains; Late Season Snow in the Central Rockies
A significant winter storm will bring heavy snow to the Rockies through Wednesday evening, with the greatest impacts in Colorado and Wyoming. Mountain areas could see one to two feet of snow, leading to dangerous travel, tree damage, and isolated power outages. Farther east and south, a strong cold front will trigger widespread showers and thunderstorms across the Plains, Mississippi Valley, and Southeast. Some storms may become severe, producing large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes, along with localized flash flooding. Cooler than average temperatures will follow the front across much of the central and eastern United States, while the Pacific Northwest gradually warms with above average temperatures continuing through midweek.


🌪️⛈️ Severe Weather Outlook ⛈️🌪️
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Severe Thunderstorm Risk Focused on Arkansas and Mid-South
A developing weather system will bring a risk of severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night across parts of the southern Plains and Mid-South, with the greatest concern centered over Arkansas. Storms are expected to form from northeast Texas into western Tennessee, with conditions supportive of large hail, damaging wind gusts, and a few tornadoes. While storm coverage may remain somewhat scattered, any storm that strengthens could become intense quickly. The environment will feature warm, moist air near the surface combined with strong winds aloft, creating favorable conditions for rotating storms. Early day cloud cover may limit how widespread storms become, but enough instability is expected for severe weather to develop. Farther north and east, a cold front moving through the Great Lakes into northern New England will also bring showers and thunderstorms. A few of these storms could produce isolated damaging winds or small hail, though the overall threat there is lower. Conditions will gradually calm later Tuesday night.


🌧️Excessive Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
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Localized Heavy Rain Possible from Mid-Mississippi Valley to Ohio Valley
A moist weather pattern will support periods of showers and thunderstorms from the Mid Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley, bringing a marginal risk of excessive rainfall. Warm, humid air flowing north from the Gulf will provide ample moisture for storms to produce locally heavy downpours. Rainfall rates may be high at times, especially where thunderstorms move repeatedly over the same areas. While widespread flooding is not expected, isolated instances of ponding on roads and minor flooding in low lying or poor drainage areas are possible. The greatest risk will occur where the deepest moisture overlaps with clusters of storms, particularly into the overnight hours. Forecast guidance continues to support this general setup, with no major changes in the expected placement of the heaviest rainfall. Conditions should gradually improve after the main round of storms passes, but residents should remain alert for brief periods of heavy rain.

🔥Fire Weather Outlook
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Breezy and Dry Conditions Raise Fire Concerns in Mid-Atlantic and West Texas
Dry and breezy weather will increase fire concerns today across parts of the Mid-Atlantic and West Texas. In the Mid-Atlantic, south to southwest winds combined with low humidity levels will create conditions favorable for the spread of fires, especially across portions of North Carolina and Virginia where vegetation remains dry. Although winds are not expected to be extreme, occasional gusts may enhance fire risk during the afternoon. Farther west, similar dry and breezy conditions are expected across West Texas as a weather system approaches. However, recent rainfall in that region has helped reduce the overall fire threat despite low humidity and gusty winds. Overall, any fires that develop could spread more easily in these areas, and caution is advised with outdoor burning activities.


National Weather Outlook information sources: Weather Prediction Center & Storm Prediction Center

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US Precipitation Outlook
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8-14 Day Temperature Outlook
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8-14 Day Precipitation Outlook

2-Day Tropical Atlantic Outlook
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7-Day Tropical Atlantic Outlook
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Northeast Severe Weather Outlook
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Northeast Precipitation Outlook
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Northeast Snowfall Outlook
Regional Snow Accumulation


Northeast Ice Accumulation Outlook
Regional Ice Accumulation


Northeast Wind Gust Outlook
NE Wind Gusts


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NE Wave Height


Maine Drought Monitor
Maine Drouht Monitor


Saint John River at Fort Kent
Saint John River at Fort Kent
Ice in winter may affect gauge measurement.


Fish River at Fort Kent
Fish River at Fort Kent
Ice in winter may affect gauge measurement.


Allagash River above Allagash
Allagash River above Allagash
Ice in winter may affect gauge measurement.


St. John River at Dickey
St. John River at Dickey
Ice in winter may affect gauge measurement.



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Today's Sun
Today's Sun
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Aurora Outlook
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