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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
1 mi / 1.5 km SW of Apex Wx station in Fort Kent
Madawaska,
ME -- 28
mi/45 km ENE of Fort Kent
St. John River @ Dickey Bridge,
Allagash
Approx.
32 mi / 51 km WSW of Fort Kent
Apex Wx
Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley, Maine
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Thursday, April 16
High: 51° at 2:49 pm | Low: 37° at 4:45 am
Precipitation: 0.40" | Snow: 0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: SSW @ near calm | Max. Gust:
9 mph @ 2:49 pm
Data
source: Davis Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge
not heated in winter.
Friday, April 17
Precipitation 2026
Normal High: 46° |
Record High: 78° (2012)
Normal Low: 26° | Record Low: 03° (2003)
Normal Daily Precipitation: 0.12" | Record Precipitation: 0.97" (2000)
Normal Low: 26° | Record Low: 03° (2003)
Normal Daily Precipitation: 0.12" | Record Precipitation: 0.97" (2000)
Normal Daily Snowfall:
0.2" | Record Snowfall: 6.0" (1988)
Source: NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
Rain: 8.33"
| normal: 9.58" (-1.25")
Snow 25-26: 78.3" | normal: 97.8" (-19.5")
Snow 25-26: 78.3" | normal: 97.8" (-19.5")
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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: 🌑 New Moon @ 7:52 am Fri. 17 Apr.
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The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley
of Maine
7-Day Outlook: Fri. Apr. 17 – Thu. Apr.
23
For today, skies will be partly sunny in the morning before clearing, with highs reaching the upper 50s. North winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with patchy fog developing after midnight. Lows will fall into the lower 30s, with light north winds around 5 mph becoming easterly after midnight.
On Saturday, mostly sunny skies will prevail, with highs around 60. Southeast winds will increase to 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Saturday night will turn mostly cloudy, with a 50 percent chance of rain developing after midnight. It will be not as cool, with lows in the lower 40s and south winds of 10 to 15 mph, gusting up to 25 mph.
The cold front will cross the Valley from Sunday into Monday, ushering in much colder air. On Sunday, rain is expected with highs in the upper 40s, although temperatures will fall into the mid-40s during the afternoon. Winds will shift from south at 10 to 15 mph to southwest at 5 to 10 mph later in the day. Rain will continue Sunday night, mixing with and changing to snow during the evening, followed by a chance of snow after midnight. Light snow accumulation is possible as much colder air moves in, with lows dropping into the lower 20s.
Current projections indicate a dusting to around 1 to 2 inches of accumulation across northern Maine, with the heaviest totals most likely across the North Woods into the Saint John Valley.
An occluding low pressure system will approach from the west on Wednesday, introducing unsettled weather that will persist into Thursday night. Wednesday will be partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of snow, along with a chance of rain in the afternoon, and highs in the mid-40s. Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 20s. On Thursday, partly sunny skies will continue, along with a 40 percent chance of rain in the afternoon and highs in the mid-40s.
Thursday night will remain mostly cloudy, with a 20 percent chance of precipitation. There will be a chance of rain in the evening, followed by a slight chance of rain and snow later. Overnight lows will be around 31 degrees. Upper-level troughing will remain over the region as the system moves into the Maritimes, maintaining partly sunny to partly cloudy conditions across the Saint John Valley through Thursday night with a chance of morning snow showers and afternoon rain showers.
Updated
April 17 at 8:40 AM EDT
Today – Sunday
A weakening cold front will approach and dissipate near the Saint
Lawrence River today, while high pressure positioned well to the
north-northeast builds into the Valley. This will lead to decreasing
cloudiness through the day, with skies becoming mostly clear by
evening. Conditions will remain mostly clear tonight, followed by
mostly sunny skies on Saturday. Clouds will increase Saturday night
as a strong cold front approaches, bringing a chance of rain after
midnight.For today, skies will be partly sunny in the morning before clearing, with highs reaching the upper 50s. North winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with patchy fog developing after midnight. Lows will fall into the lower 30s, with light north winds around 5 mph becoming easterly after midnight.
On Saturday, mostly sunny skies will prevail, with highs around 60. Southeast winds will increase to 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Saturday night will turn mostly cloudy, with a 50 percent chance of rain developing after midnight. It will be not as cool, with lows in the lower 40s and south winds of 10 to 15 mph, gusting up to 25 mph.
The cold front will cross the Valley from Sunday into Monday, ushering in much colder air. On Sunday, rain is expected with highs in the upper 40s, although temperatures will fall into the mid-40s during the afternoon. Winds will shift from south at 10 to 15 mph to southwest at 5 to 10 mph later in the day. Rain will continue Sunday night, mixing with and changing to snow during the evening, followed by a chance of snow after midnight. Light snow accumulation is possible as much colder air moves in, with lows dropping into the lower 20s.
Current projections indicate a dusting to around 1 to 2 inches of accumulation across northern Maine, with the heaviest totals most likely across the North Woods into the Saint John Valley.
Monday – Thursday
High pressure will build into the Saint John Valley on Monday
and Tuesday, bringing cooler-than-normal temperatures to the
region. Skies will be partly sunny on Monday, with highs in
the mid-30s. Monday night will begin partly cloudy before
clearing, with cold conditions and lows around 20 degrees. On
Tuesday, mostly sunny skies are expected, along with highs in
the lower 40s. Tuesday night will start partly cloudy, then
become mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow after
midnight, and lows in the upper 20s.An occluding low pressure system will approach from the west on Wednesday, introducing unsettled weather that will persist into Thursday night. Wednesday will be partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of snow, along with a chance of rain in the afternoon, and highs in the mid-40s. Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 20s. On Thursday, partly sunny skies will continue, along with a 40 percent chance of rain in the afternoon and highs in the mid-40s.
Thursday night will remain mostly cloudy, with a 20 percent chance of precipitation. There will be a chance of rain in the evening, followed by a slight chance of rain and snow later. Overnight lows will be around 31 degrees. Upper-level troughing will remain over the region as the system moves into the Maritimes, maintaining partly sunny to partly cloudy conditions across the Saint John Valley through Thursday night with a chance of morning snow showers and afternoon rain showers.
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A dynamic spring weather pattern will bring widespread severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across much of the Midwest and central to southern Plains on Friday. Warm, moisture-rich air interacting with an approaching cold front will support storms capable of very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes, some of which may be strong, especially from the Upper Mississippi Valley into surrounding regions. Heavy downpours may also lead to scattered flash flooding. Farther north and west, colder conditions will support late-season wintry weather, including a mix of rain and snow in the Upper Midwest and accumulating snow in parts of the Rockies. Gusty winds and dry air may also elevate fire danger in portions of the southern High Plains. By the weekend, the cold front will shift east, bringing showers and a few storms but also ushering in much cooler, more seasonable temperatures across the central and eastern United States.
Severe
Storms Expected Across Midwest and
Central Plains Today
A widespread outbreak of strong to severe thunderstorms is expected this afternoon into tonight across parts of the Midwest and central Plains. Areas from eastern Kansas and northern Oklahoma through Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and southeastern Minnesota face the greatest risk. Warm, moist air ahead of an advancing cold front will fuel storm development, with conditions favorable for large hail and a few strong tornadoes early in the event. As storms grow and organize through the evening, damaging wind gusts are expected to become the primary hazard, potentially affecting a large region. Some storms may become intense quickly, producing hail larger than two inches in diameter and isolated tornadoes before merging into larger storm clusters. While some uncertainty remains regarding the exact timing and coverage, the overall pattern supports an active and potentially dangerous severe weather episode through tonight.
A widespread outbreak of strong to severe thunderstorms is expected this afternoon into tonight across parts of the Midwest and central Plains. Areas from eastern Kansas and northern Oklahoma through Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and southeastern Minnesota face the greatest risk. Warm, moist air ahead of an advancing cold front will fuel storm development, with conditions favorable for large hail and a few strong tornadoes early in the event. As storms grow and organize through the evening, damaging wind gusts are expected to become the primary hazard, potentially affecting a large region. Some storms may become intense quickly, producing hail larger than two inches in diameter and isolated tornadoes before merging into larger storm clusters. While some uncertainty remains regarding the exact timing and coverage, the overall pattern supports an active and potentially dangerous severe weather episode through tonight.
Heavy
Rain and Flash Flood Risk from Plains to
Midwest
A threat of excessive rainfall will develop from Oklahoma through portions of the Midwest as a strong cold front moves southeast into a warm, moisture-rich air mass. This setup will support repeated rounds of thunderstorms, especially Friday night, as strong winds in the lower and upper atmosphere enhance storm development. These storms may track over the same areas, leading to prolonged periods of heavy rain. The greatest concern is across parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri, where recent rainfall has already saturated the ground, increasing the likelihood of flash flooding. Urban areas such as Kansas City and Tulsa may be particularly vulnerable due to poor drainage, while the Ozarks could see enhanced runoff due to terrain. Farther north, including cities like St. Louis, Chicago, and Milwaukee, even shorter periods of intense rainfall could quickly lead to scattered flash flooding due to very wet soil conditions.
A threat of excessive rainfall will develop from Oklahoma through portions of the Midwest as a strong cold front moves southeast into a warm, moisture-rich air mass. This setup will support repeated rounds of thunderstorms, especially Friday night, as strong winds in the lower and upper atmosphere enhance storm development. These storms may track over the same areas, leading to prolonged periods of heavy rain. The greatest concern is across parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri, where recent rainfall has already saturated the ground, increasing the likelihood of flash flooding. Urban areas such as Kansas City and Tulsa may be particularly vulnerable due to poor drainage, while the Ozarks could see enhanced runoff due to terrain. Farther north, including cities like St. Louis, Chicago, and Milwaukee, even shorter periods of intense rainfall could quickly lead to scattered flash flooding due to very wet soil conditions.
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Critical
Fire Weather Threat Across Southern High
Plains
Critical fire weather conditions are expected across portions of the southern High Plains on Friday as strong winds, very low humidity, and dry fuels combine to create dangerous conditions. Areas including eastern New Mexico, the Texas Panhandle, and West Texas will face the greatest risk. Southwest winds of 20 to 25 miles per hour, with gusts up to 40 miles per hour, will develop during the afternoon while humidity levels drop into the single digits. These factors will make it easy for fires to start and spread rapidly. A cold front moving through Friday evening will shift winds to the north with continued strong gusts, which could complicate firefighting efforts before cooler temperatures and higher humidity bring some improvement overnight. Farther east, parts of the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic will also see elevated fire weather conditions due to breezy winds, low humidity, and very dry ground conditions.
Critical fire weather conditions are expected across portions of the southern High Plains on Friday as strong winds, very low humidity, and dry fuels combine to create dangerous conditions. Areas including eastern New Mexico, the Texas Panhandle, and West Texas will face the greatest risk. Southwest winds of 20 to 25 miles per hour, with gusts up to 40 miles per hour, will develop during the afternoon while humidity levels drop into the single digits. These factors will make it easy for fires to start and spread rapidly. A cold front moving through Friday evening will shift winds to the north with continued strong gusts, which could complicate firefighting efforts before cooler temperatures and higher humidity bring some improvement overnight. Farther east, parts of the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic will also see elevated fire weather conditions due to breezy winds, low humidity, and very dry ground conditions.
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Weather Notice:
This information is based on available computer models and data and
may not reflect current conditions or later forecast updates. Always
visit NWS Caribou at
https://www.weather.gov/car/ for the latest official watches,
warnings, and advisories for northern Maine.
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.
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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- Sun/Moon data from timeanddate.com.
- NOAA Warning Banner provided by WillyWeather.com.
- Additional Archived Weather Data from Apex Wx is at the University of Utah's MesoWest
- Apex Wx logo by Joanna Becker ©2016 (Visit Bushi and Brush Arts Dojo)
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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