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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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High: 40° at 3:01 pm
| Low: 9° at 6:52 am
Precipitation: 0.00" | Snow:
0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: ESE @ 1 mph | Max. Gust:
15 mph @ 4:48 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.
Wednesday, March 25
Normal High: 36°
| Record High: 63° (1987)
Normal Low: 14° | Record Low: -19° (2008)
Normal Low: 14° | Record Low: -19° (2008)
Normal Daily
Precipitation: 0.08" |
Record Precipitation: 0.70" (1953)
Normal Daily Snow: 0.5"
| Record Snow: 4.0" (2016)
Source: NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
Precipitation 2026
Precipitation: 6.03" | normal
= 7.36" (-1.33")Snowfall
25-26: 68.3" | normal = 89.7" (-21.1")
❄️
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
Kent, Maine, USA — Sun & Moon Today
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Moon Phase: 🌓 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: Wed. Mar. 25
– Tue. Mar. 31
Updated March 25 at 8:25 AM EDT
Updated March 25 at 8:25 AM EDT
A cold front moving through the region this morning is producing
some scattered snow showers across northern Maine, based on current
Doppler radar imagery. Little/no accumulation is anticipated from the
frontal passage. Once the front moves east of the Valley, skies look
to become partly cloudy to mostly sunny through the afternoon as high
pressure moves by to the west. Highs today in the mid-20s with breezy
northwest winds 10-15 mph gusting in the 25 to 30 mph range at times.
Clouds increase this evening as a fast-moving system brings 90
percent snow late tonight into early Thursday morning. Around 1-inch
is possible overnight. Roads may become snow-covered and slushy in
time for the Thursday morning commute, so drivers should make
appropriate plans to allow more time for travel. Chilly temperatures
are expected overnight with temperatures falling into the lower 10s.
Northwest wind near calm shift to the southeast overnight increasing
to 2-4 mph.
Mostly cloudy to overcast skies are expected Thursday with 90
percent chance of precipitation. Snow is likely in the morning,
changing to all rain in the afternoon as temperatures rise into the
upper 30s. Around 1-3 inches of snow possible. South-southeast wind
5-10 mph.
Another system arrives Thursday night, bringing a 70 percent
chance of mainly rain but some light snow in the Valley, possibly
creating slick spots overnight. Colder air moves in early Friday,
which could freeze leftover moisture and create icy patches for the
morning commute before conditions gradually improve later in the day.
Lows Thursday night dip into the middle 10s with southwest wind in the
5-10 mph range, gusting up to 25 mph at times. Precipitation amounts
in the 0.01 to 0.09-inch range overnight.
Cold high pressure from central Canada will build in Friday and
last through the weekend, bringing a sharp return to winter
conditions. Temperatures Friday will fall through the day, with the
coldest readings by late afternoon and brisk winds making it feel even
colder. Highs in the low 20s Wednesday morning with northwest wind
10-15 mph gusting up to 30 mph.
Much colder air arrives Friday night under mostly clear skies,
with low temperatures dropping into the 5 to 10 below zero range.
Light northwest wind expected Friday night create bitterly cold wind
chills well below zero—cold enough to cause frostbite on exposed skin
in under an hour, so anyone engaged in outdoor activities should dress
appropriately.
Saturday – Tuesday
Saturday will be the coldest day, with highs far below normal
despite lighter winds. Highs top out around 20 with light west
winds. Saturday night looks partly cloudy and cold with lows in
the 0 to 5 above zero range.
Conditions begin to improve Sunday as temperatures moderate
with return flow around high pressure moving into the Atlantic
channeling warmer air into the region. Sunday looks partly sunny
with highs in the upper 20s followed by partly cloudy skies in
the evening and increasingly cloudy skies overnight as a warm
front approaches from the west. Temperatures in the lower 10s
Sunday night.
By early next week readings will return closer to typical late March levels with more comfortable conditions overall. Monday will be partly sunny with a chance of snow in the morning, then a chance of rain during the afternoon as temperatures climb into the upper 30s, making it feel a bit milder than recent days.
By early next week readings will return closer to typical late March levels with more comfortable conditions overall. Monday will be partly sunny with a chance of snow in the morning, then a chance of rain during the afternoon as temperatures climb into the upper 30s, making it feel a bit milder than recent days.
Clouds linger Monday night with a chance of rain and snow
early in the evening before gradual clearing after midnight,
with lows dropping to around 20 degrees. Tuesday brings mostly
sunny skies and cooler conditions, with afternoon highs in the
mid-30s. By Tuesday night, mostly cloudy skies return along with
a slight chance of snow, and temperatures falling into the
mid-10s.
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Heat Wave Expands East
While Storms and Cold Front Follow
A major heat wave will spread from the Southwest into the Plains, Midwest, and Southeast through the end of the week, bringing unusually hot conditions for March. Many areas will see temperatures 25 to 35 degrees above normal, with highs reaching the 90s across parts of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. The heat begins to ease slightly by Friday, but warm conditions will persist in the Southeast. Meanwhile, a strong cold front will move across the country, bringing a sharp cool-down from north to south. Along and ahead of this front, wintry weather is expected in northern areas, while thunderstorms—some severe—could impact the Midwest and Ohio Valley with damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes.
A major heat wave will spread from the Southwest into the Plains, Midwest, and Southeast through the end of the week, bringing unusually hot conditions for March. Many areas will see temperatures 25 to 35 degrees above normal, with highs reaching the 90s across parts of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. The heat begins to ease slightly by Friday, but warm conditions will persist in the Southeast. Meanwhile, a strong cold front will move across the country, bringing a sharp cool-down from north to south. Along and ahead of this front, wintry weather is expected in northern areas, while thunderstorms—some severe—could impact the Midwest and Ohio Valley with damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes.
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The probability of rainfall exceeding flash flood guidance is less than 5 percent.
The probability of rainfall exceeding flash flood guidance is less than 5 percent.
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Critical Fire Weather Threat Across the High Plains
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected this afternoon across parts of central and eastern Wyoming into far western Nebraska and extreme southwest South Dakota. Strong winds of 20 to 25 mph, combined with very dry air and humidity levels dropping to around 15 percent, will create conditions favorable for rapid fire spread. Nearby areas in the northern Rockies and central Plains will also see elevated fire danger, with breezy winds and low humidity levels between 15 and 20 percent. Farther south, the Texas Panhandle and South Plains will experience gusty winds of 15 to 20 mph along with dry air, increasing fire concerns. A cold front moving into the northern Plains by early Thursday will eventually bring changing conditions.
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