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47°23'N
/ 68°59'W / Altitude 663 ft
Madawaska,
ME -- 28
mi/45 km ENE of Fort Kent
Apex Wx
Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley,
Maine
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Sunday, March 15
High: 33° at 3:41
pm | Low: 19° at 4:19 am
Precipitation: 0.02" | Snow:
0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: N @ 2 mph | Daily
Maximum Gust: 17 mph @ 9:57 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.
Monday, March 16
Normal High: 33°
| Record High: 58° (2025)
Normal Low: 9° | Record Low: -18° (1956)
Normal Low: 9° | Record Low: -18° (1956)
Normal Daily
Precipitation: 0.09" | Record
Precipitation: 0.70" (1937)
Normal Daily Snow: 0.6" |
Record Snow: 8.0" (1989)
Source: NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
Precipitation 2026
Precipitation: 4.56" | normal
= 6.59 (-2.03")Snowfall
25-26: 67.1" | normal = 84.7" (-17.6")
❄️
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: 🌘 Waning Crescent → 🌑 New Moon @ 9:23 pm Wed. 18 Mar 26
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The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley
of Maine
7-Day Outlook: Mon. Mar. 16
- Sun. Mar. 22
Updated March 16 at 8:15 am EDT
Updated March 16 at 8:15 am EDT
A warm front will lift across the region today with light overrunning
precipitation producing a light glaze of ice and slick driving
conditions around the Saint John Valley this morning with snow
accumulations up to 1-inch possible. Precipitation then changes to
rain as the day progresses with around 1/4-inch precipitation
possible today. High in the mid- to upper 40s and southeast wind
15-20 mph gusting 30-35 mph at times. Near 100% chance of
precipitation today. Patchy fog is possible later today through
tonight.
Tonight, a cold front approaches this evening and crosses the
region overnight with a near 100% chance of rain. Rainfall totals in
the 1/4 to 1/2-inch range possible. Lows dip into the upper 30s/low
40s with south wind 15-20 mph gusting 35-40 mph.
A secondary cold front moves through Tuesday with a continued
chance of rain Tuesday morning. However much colder air moves in
behind the second front with temperatures falling throughout the day
from a high in the mid-40s, and rain changing to snow in the
afternoon with less than 1/2-inch snowfall anticipated. A 70% chance
of precipitation with totals in the 0.10 and 0.15-inch expected.
Southwest wind 15-20 mph gusting around 25-35 mph at times.
Tuesday night, partly cloudy skies overspread the Valley as cold
high pressure builds across the region. Overnight lows plunge into
the 0 to 5°F range with breezy west winds pushing wind chill values
into the -5 to -10°F range.
High pressure slides across the SJV Wednesday into Thursday with
mostly sunny skies and cold conditions with a high around 20°F in
Fort Kent. West wind 5-10 mph expected with wind chill values as
cold as -8°F. Wednesday night, partly cloudy and cold conditions
with lows in the 5°F to 10°F range. South wind 0-7 mph.
Thursday - Sunday
High pressure moves east Thursday while an area of low
pressure north of the Great Lakes tracks towards Québec bringing
increasing clouds and breezy south winds 8-14 mph as the day
progresses. High in the mid-30s with a 20% chance of snow by
afternoon. Thursday night, mostly cloudy with a 60% chance of
snow and a low in the lower 20s. South wind 0-7 mph.
Astronomical spring begins at 10:46 am Friday morning, but
conditions will remain winter-like heading into the second half
of March. Mostly cloudy skies as a cold front crosses the region
early in the day producing a 60% chance of snow. High in the
mid-30s with southwest wind 8-14 mph. Friday night, skies become
partly cloudy with a 40% chance of snow and another burst of
cold air behind the cold front dropping temperatures
into the 10°-15°F range overnight. Northwest wind 0-7 mph.
Partly sunny skies with a 40% chance of snow Saturday as an
upper-level trough slowly crosses the region over the course of
the day. High in the low 30s with northwest wind 8-14 mph.
Saturday night, partly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of snow as
the upper trough moves into the Maritimes and another
disturbance looks to move in from the west. Lows Saturday night
10°F to 15°F with light northwest wind 0-7 mph.
Cold conditions maintain a grip on the Valley Sunday with
partly sunny skies as low pressure moves into the Maritimes.
High in the upper 20s with a 20% chance of snow and northwest
wind 8-14 mph. Sunday night, mostly cloudy and cold with a low
in the 10°-15°F range and 8-14 mph. 30% chance of snow.
🌤️ Daily Weather for Fort
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night--infrared)
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Today's US National Weather Outlook
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An intense storm system moving through the Great Lakes continues to produce dangerous winter weather today across parts of the Upper Midwest and Upper Great Lakes. Additional heavy snow and strong winds will keep blizzard conditions going in portions of Upper Michigan before gradually easing tonight. Farther east, a powerful cold front will sweep across the eastern United States this afternoon and evening, bringing a high risk of severe thunderstorms from the Mid-Atlantic southward. Damaging winds, heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes are possible. Behind the front, sharply colder air will spread south with freezing wind chills reaching the Gulf Coast by Tuesday. Meanwhile, unusually warm weather will build across much of the West this week, with record-challenging temperatures possible in several areas.
Moderate Risk for Severe
Storms Across the Mid-Atlantic Today
(risk level 4 on scale of 5)
A dangerous round of severe
weather is expected this afternoon and
evening across parts of the Mid-Atlantic
and Carolinas as a powerful storm system
pushes east. Fast-moving thunderstorms
may rapidly develop from Maryland and
Virginia into North Carolina and nearby
areas of South Carolina. Some storms
could produce widespread damaging wind
gusts and a few tornadoes, with the
potential for isolated strong,
long-track tornadoes. Warm, humid air
surging northward ahead of an
approaching cold front will help fuel
the storms, while strong winds higher in
the atmosphere will allow them to
intensify quickly. Storms are expected
to race northeast through the evening
before pushing offshore overnight.
Residents in the affected region should
remain alert for rapidly changing
weather and possible severe warnings.
- 🌧️Excessive Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
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more about Excessive
Rainfall Risk Categories
Rounds
of Heavy Rain Possible Across the
Mid-Atlantic and Northeast
Periods of heavy rain are expected today across portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast as a strong storm system moves through the region. Warm, moisture-rich air flowing northward ahead of an approaching cold front will help fuel multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms. Some storms may produce brief bursts of heavy rainfall, with rates capable of causing localized flash flooding, particularly in urban areas and along the Interstate 95 corridor. Rainfall totals of around 1 to 2 inches are possible in many locations, with isolated higher amounts possible in parts of southern New England. Farther north, rainfall combined with melting snow may lead to additional runoff and minor flooding concerns. The storms should move steadily east, limiting but not eliminating localized flooding risks.
Periods of heavy rain are expected today across portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast as a strong storm system moves through the region. Warm, moisture-rich air flowing northward ahead of an approaching cold front will help fuel multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms. Some storms may produce brief bursts of heavy rainfall, with rates capable of causing localized flash flooding, particularly in urban areas and along the Interstate 95 corridor. Rainfall totals of around 1 to 2 inches are possible in many locations, with isolated higher amounts possible in parts of southern New England. Farther north, rainfall combined with melting snow may lead to additional runoff and minor flooding concerns. The storms should move steadily east, limiting but not eliminating localized flooding risks.
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Weather Outlook🔥
Learn more about Fire Weather Outlooks
Critical Fire Weather Threat Along the Texas Coast Today
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today across parts of the southern Plains, with the greatest concern along the middle and lower Texas coast. Dry air moving in behind a cold front will combine with gusty north to northeast winds to create an environment favorable for rapid wildfire spread. Relative humidity levels may drop as low as 10 to 15 percent in the most vulnerable areas, especially near the Texas coast where fuels remain very dry. Farther west across eastern New Mexico and far west Texas, breezy conditions and low humidity will also increase fire danger this afternoon. Elevated fire weather conditions could extend north into Oklahoma as well. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning and remain alert for fire safety warnings.
Learn more about Fire Weather Outlooks
Critical Fire Weather Threat Along the Texas Coast Today
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today across parts of the southern Plains, with the greatest concern along the middle and lower Texas coast. Dry air moving in behind a cold front will combine with gusty north to northeast winds to create an environment favorable for rapid wildfire spread. Relative humidity levels may drop as low as 10 to 15 percent in the most vulnerable areas, especially near the Texas coast where fuels remain very dry. Farther west across eastern New Mexico and far west Texas, breezy conditions and low humidity will also increase fire danger this afternoon. Elevated fire weather conditions could extend north into Oklahoma as well. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning and remain alert for fire safety warnings.
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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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- Additional Archived Weather Data from Apex Wx is at the University of Utah's MesoWest
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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.
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