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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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Monday, April 20
High: 31° at 12:02 am | Low: 19° at 11:50 pm
Precipitation: 0.00" | Snow: 0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: N @ 2 mph | Max. Gust:
19 mph @ 8:17 am
Data
source: Davis Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge
not heated in winter.
Tuesday, April 21
Precipitation 2026
Normal High: 49° |
Record High: 78° (1954)
Normal Low: 28° | Record Low: 08° (1947)
Normal Daily Precipitation: 0.11" | Record Precipitation: 0.75" (2011)
Normal Low: 28° | Record Low: 08° (1947)
Normal Daily Precipitation: 0.11" | Record Precipitation: 0.75" (2011)
Normal Daily Snowfall:
0.1" | Record Snowfall: 8.0" (2011)
Source: NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
Rain: 9.43"
| normal: 10.02" (-0.59")
Snow 25-26: 78.3" | normal: 98.5" (-20.0")
Snow 25-26: 78.3" | normal: 98.5" (-20.0")
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
Data source: NOAA SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
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Moon Phase: 🌒 Waxing Crescent → 🌓 First Quarter @ 10:32 pm Thu. 23 Apr.
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The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley
of Maine
7-Day Outlook: Tue. Apr. 21 – Mon. Apr.
26
Clouds increase Wednesday night as low pressure moves into the area, bringing a slight chance of rain showers during the evening, then a transition to snow showers overnight with lows in the low 30s. On Thursday, a mix of rain and snow showers is expected early, changing mainly to rain showers by mid-morning before tapering off in the afternoon as the system pulls away. Highs reach the mid-40s with a light north wind developing. Thursday night turns partly cloudy with a slight chance of lingering snow showers and lows settling into the upper 20s under a light northwest breeze.
One more cool and somewhat unsettled day is expected Friday as
an upper-level low to the east lingers over the region. A slight
chance of snow showers in the morning may briefly mix with rain
before tapering off by late morning, giving way to partly sunny
skies in the afternoon. Highs reach the mid-40s with a brisk
north wind that may gust at times. Skies become partly cloudy
Friday night with lows dipping into the low 30s.
Conditions improve for the weekend into early next week as high pressure gradually builds across the Saint John Valley. Saturday features mostly sunny skies with highs in the around 50 and nighttime lows in the low 30s under partly cloudy skies. Sunday trends milder with mostly sunny conditions and highs climbing into the mid- to upper-50s, followed by mostly cloudy skies Sunday night and lows in the mid-30s. By Monday, mostly sunny skies continue with highs reaching the upper-50s, while partly cloudy conditions dominate Monday night with lows in the upper 30s.
Updated
April 21 at 7:55 AM EDT
Today – Thursday
A cool and dry start gives way to a mostly sunny day as high
pressure builds across the region, with morning lows in the
mid-teens and afternoon highs reaching the low 40s. Winds remain
light, turning southwest around 5 mph by late morning. Skies stay
mostly clear tonight with temperatures falling into the low 20s
under light southeast flow. On Wednesday, a weak frontal system
approaches from the west, bringing partly sunny skies and milder
conditions with highs in the mid-40s as winds shift to the south
around 5 to 10 mph.Clouds increase Wednesday night as low pressure moves into the area, bringing a slight chance of rain showers during the evening, then a transition to snow showers overnight with lows in the low 30s. On Thursday, a mix of rain and snow showers is expected early, changing mainly to rain showers by mid-morning before tapering off in the afternoon as the system pulls away. Highs reach the mid-40s with a light north wind developing. Thursday night turns partly cloudy with a slight chance of lingering snow showers and lows settling into the upper 20s under a light northwest breeze.
Friday – Monday
Conditions improve for the weekend into early next week as high pressure gradually builds across the Saint John Valley. Saturday features mostly sunny skies with highs in the around 50 and nighttime lows in the low 30s under partly cloudy skies. Sunday trends milder with mostly sunny conditions and highs climbing into the mid- to upper-50s, followed by mostly cloudy skies Sunday night and lows in the mid-30s. By Monday, mostly sunny skies continue with highs reaching the upper-50s, while partly cloudy conditions dominate Monday night with lows in the upper 30s.
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Today's US National Weather Outlook
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A strong Pacific storm will bring heavy rain to parts of northern and central California along with significant mountain snow in the Sierra Nevada, where travel may become difficult. Snow will spread into the northern Rockies by Wednesday. Farther south, eastern Texas faces another round of thunderstorms capable of producing heavy downpours and isolated flash flooding. Meanwhile, gusty winds and very dry air will increase the risk of wildfires across the High Plains and parts of Florida. Temperatures will vary widely across the country. Warm conditions will persist from the Plains to the Midwest ahead of the system, while cooler air spreads into the West and eventually the northern Plains. The eastern US will see a gradual warming trend, though cooler weather lingers across New England.
Quiet
Severe Weather Pattern with Scattered
Texas Storms
No severe thunderstorms are expected through tonight across the United States. Scattered thunderstorms will continue across central and southern Texas this evening and may gradually expand into northern and eastern parts of the state overnight. These storms are being supported by warm, moist air flowing above a cooler surface layer, but atmospheric conditions are not favorable for severe weather. While brief downpours and lightning are possible, widespread hazardous conditions are not anticipated. Elsewhere, showers over southern Florida will diminish after sunset as daytime heating fades. Across the Pacific Northwest, an approaching upper-level disturbance may produce an isolated lightning strike over the Cascades, but overall activity will remain limited and impacts minimal.
No severe thunderstorms are expected through tonight across the United States. Scattered thunderstorms will continue across central and southern Texas this evening and may gradually expand into northern and eastern parts of the state overnight. These storms are being supported by warm, moist air flowing above a cooler surface layer, but atmospheric conditions are not favorable for severe weather. While brief downpours and lightning are possible, widespread hazardous conditions are not anticipated. Elsewhere, showers over southern Florida will diminish after sunset as daytime heating fades. Across the Pacific Northwest, an approaching upper-level disturbance may produce an isolated lightning strike over the Cascades, but overall activity will remain limited and impacts minimal.
🌧️Excessive
Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Marginal
Flash Flood Risk in California and Texas
A slow-moving storm system will bring periods of rain and mountain snow to much of the West Coast today, with the greatest impacts across California. Lower elevations may see several inches of rain, while the Sierra Nevada picks up heavy snowfall. Locally heavier bursts of rain could affect urban areas and nearby valleys, leading to a marginal risk of isolated flash flooding, especially where water drains quickly from higher terrain. In Texas, deep Gulf moisture will continue to fuel areas of rain across the eastern part of the state. Some slow-moving storms may produce heavier downpours, particularly near and south of Interstate 10, with a low but notable risk of isolated flash flooding in vulnerable and urban locations.
A slow-moving storm system will bring periods of rain and mountain snow to much of the West Coast today, with the greatest impacts across California. Lower elevations may see several inches of rain, while the Sierra Nevada picks up heavy snowfall. Locally heavier bursts of rain could affect urban areas and nearby valleys, leading to a marginal risk of isolated flash flooding, especially where water drains quickly from higher terrain. In Texas, deep Gulf moisture will continue to fuel areas of rain across the eastern part of the state. Some slow-moving storms may produce heavier downpours, particularly near and south of Interstate 10, with a low but notable risk of isolated flash flooding in vulnerable and urban locations.
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Critical
Fire Weather Threat in Florida and Parts
of the South
Dry and breezy conditions will increase fire danger across portions of the Southeast today, with the greatest concern focused on central Florida and the west coast of the state. Gusty east winds combined with low humidity levels in the mid- to upper-20s percent range and warm temperatures in the low 80s will create critical fire weather conditions. Dry vegetation and ongoing drought will make fires easier to start and spread. Elevated fire concerns will also extend into the Florida Panhandle and parts of southern Georgia. Elsewhere, portions of the lower Mississippi Valley may see elevated fire risk due to dry air and light winds. In the West, dry and breezy conditions will develop ahead of an approaching storm system, though fire concerns there will remain more limited.
Dry and breezy conditions will increase fire danger across portions of the Southeast today, with the greatest concern focused on central Florida and the west coast of the state. Gusty east winds combined with low humidity levels in the mid- to upper-20s percent range and warm temperatures in the low 80s will create critical fire weather conditions. Dry vegetation and ongoing drought will make fires easier to start and spread. Elevated fire concerns will also extend into the Florida Panhandle and parts of southern Georgia. Elsewhere, portions of the lower Mississippi Valley may see elevated fire risk due to dry air and light winds. In the West, dry and breezy conditions will develop ahead of an approaching storm system, though fire concerns there will remain more limited.
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may not reflect current conditions or later forecast updates. Always
visit NWS Caribou at
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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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