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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
Near
Edmonston, New Brunswick, Canada
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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MesoWest
has live and archived Apex Wx data (Station EW0429 Fort Kent).
High: 47° at 5:00 pm | Low: 29° at 2:42
am
Rainfall: 0.00" | Snowfall: 0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: NNW @ 3 mph | Max. Daily
Gust:
19 mph @ 3:32 pm
Data
source: Davis Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge
not heated in winter.
Wednesday, May 13
Normal High: 61° |
Record High: 95° (1893)
Normal Low: 37° | Record Low: 23° (2002)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.10" | Record Rainfall: 1.20" (1938)
Normal Low: 37° | Record Low: 23° (2002)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.10" | Record Rainfall: 1.20" (1938)
Normal Daily Snowfall:
0.0" | Record Snowfall: —
Rain: 12.45"
| normal: 12.41" (+0.04")
Snow 25-26: 84.8" | normal: 99.3" (-14.5")
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
Source: NOAA
Weather Prediction Center
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& Moon Information🌕
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Phase: 🌘 Waning Crescent → 🌑 New Moon Sat. 16
May at 4:01 pm EDT
The
Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley of
Maine
Outlooks
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7-Day Outlook: Wed. May 13 – Tue. May 19
Per old weather lore, we are in the period of the "Ice
Saints," which often mark one of the last cold snaps of the
departing winter season as warmer weather begins to take hold. After a
frosty start this Wednesday morning, high pressure will bring mostly
sunny skies as it drifts east. High clouds will begin to move over the
region today ahead of surface low pressure over the Great Lakes and an
associated upper-level low. Clouds will thicken as the day progresses
with mostly cloudy skies overspreading the Valley by this evening.
Highs today reach the upper 50s to lower 60s for most Valley
locations. West winds in the 0-5 mph range are expected.
Updated
May 13 at 8:50 AM EDT
Today – Friday
Tonight, as the upper level-low moves southeast towards the Mid-Atlantic, mostly cloudy to overcast skies are expected with a 70 percent chance of light rain, mainly after midnight. However, due to upper-level high pressure building west from the Maritimes, most places will see only light showers, with rainfall totals staying under 0.10-inch tonight. Lows tonight fall into the lower 40s with light southeast winds.
Thursday, high pressure will continue to block much of the rain,
and the best chance for steadier rain will stay south and west of the
Saint John Valley. Showers are likely in the morning with partly sunny
skies and a chance of isolated-to-scattered showers for the SJV
Thursday afternoon. Daytime highs reach the upper 50s to low 60s with
southeast winds in the 4-6 mph range. Thursday night, partly cloudy
skies overspread the Valley with lows falling into the low to mid-40s
with near calm winds. Some patchy fog is possible overnight.
Friday, conditions look to improve as high pressure builds into the
region with decreasing cloudiness and northeast winds in the 0-5 mph
range. Highs top out in the middle 60s for most locations. Friday
night, partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the lower 40s and near
calm winds are expected.
Saturday – Tuesday
Temperatures will climb to well above normal levels through the
weekend as warmer air continues to build into the region.
Exactly how warm temperatures become will depend on how quickly
the departing cooler system exits and how strong the incoming
ridge of high pressure develops. A slower transition would keep
temperatures somewhat cooler, while a stronger ridge could
support even warmer conditions than currently projected. Saturday will begin mostly sunny before becoming partly sunny during the afternoon as fair-weather clouds develop. Highs on Saturday are expected to reach the upper 60s to lower 70s across northern Maine. While most locations should remain dry, there is a slight chance that a few brief light showers could develop later in the day or Saturday night. Overnight lows Saturday night will fall into the upper 40s under partly cloudy skies.
Sunday will trend even drier, with mostly sunny skies and noticeably lower humidity developing by afternoon. High temperatures on Sunday will range through the mid-60s, followed by clear skies Sunday night with lows dropping into the upper 30s to low 40s.
Warm and generally dry conditions are expected to continue into early next week. Monday will be sunny with highs in the mid-60s, followed by partly cloudy skies Monday night and lows in the mid-40s.
Tuesday will begin partly sunny before becoming mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers developing during the afternoon. Tuesday's highs are expected to reach the upper 60s to lower 70s across much of the region, depending on cloud cover. A chance of showers continues into Tuesday night with temperatures in the low 50s.
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Credit: College of
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Today's US National Weather Outlook
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An active weather pattern will bring showers, thunderstorms, and some severe weather to parts of the western and central United States through Thursday night. Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across the Northern Rockies and Northern Intermountain Region on Wednesday, with damaging wind gusts, large hail, frequent lightning, and an isolated tornado possible. Some higher elevations could also see a period of mixed precipitation Wednesday night into Thursday morning. By Thursday, the threat for severe thunderstorms shifts east into the Central Plains, where additional storms may produce damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes through Thursday night. Meanwhile, periods of rain and thunderstorms will continue from the Great Lakes and Northeast into the Ohio Valley, while unsettled weather persists across parts of the Southeast.
Scattered
Strong Thunderstorms Possible From the
Rockies to the Northeast
Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts are expected across parts of the northern Rockies and Great Basin this afternoon and evening, with the greatest threat extending from central Montana southward into northern Utah. A few storms may become severe due to strong daytime heating and gusty winds aloft, even though moisture remains limited. Isolated severe thunderstorms are also possible from western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia into parts of New York as a cold front moves through the region. Any stronger storms there could produce damaging winds and small hail during the late afternoon and evening hours. Farther south, a few isolated severe storms may develop across the Texas Panhandle, where very hot temperatures could support damaging wind gusts and large hail if thunderstorms form.
Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts are expected across parts of the northern Rockies and Great Basin this afternoon and evening, with the greatest threat extending from central Montana southward into northern Utah. A few storms may become severe due to strong daytime heating and gusty winds aloft, even though moisture remains limited. Isolated severe thunderstorms are also possible from western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia into parts of New York as a cold front moves through the region. Any stronger storms there could produce damaging winds and small hail during the late afternoon and evening hours. Farther south, a few isolated severe storms may develop across the Texas Panhandle, where very hot temperatures could support damaging wind gusts and large hail if thunderstorms form.
🌧️Excessive
Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Excessive
rainfall not expected today or tonight
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.
🔥Fire Weather Outlook🔥
Learn more about Fire Weather Outlooks
Critical
Fire Weather Threat Developing Across
Parts of the West and Northern Plains
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today across parts of northeastern Montana into far northwestern North Dakota, where strong winds and very dry air will increase the risk for rapid wildfire spread. South to southwest winds of 20 to 25 mph combined with humidity levels falling near or below 20 percent will create critical fire weather conditions over dry vegetation. Elevated fire weather concerns will also extend across much of the Intermountain West, including the Great Basin, Colorado River Basin, and parts of Wyoming. In addition to the dry and windy conditions, isolated high-based thunderstorms may develop from northwestern Montana into portions of Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and Idaho. These storms could produce lightning and gusty winds with little rainfall, increasing wildfire danger further.
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today across parts of northeastern Montana into far northwestern North Dakota, where strong winds and very dry air will increase the risk for rapid wildfire spread. South to southwest winds of 20 to 25 mph combined with humidity levels falling near or below 20 percent will create critical fire weather conditions over dry vegetation. Elevated fire weather concerns will also extend across much of the Intermountain West, including the Great Basin, Colorado River Basin, and parts of Wyoming. In addition to the dry and windy conditions, isolated high-based thunderstorms may develop from northwestern Montana into portions of Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and Idaho. These storms could produce lightning and gusty winds with little rainfall, increasing wildfire danger further.
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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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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.
Credits
- 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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Saint John
River at Fort Kent
Ice in winter may affect gauge
measurement.
Fish River
at Fort Kent
Ice in winter may affect gauge
measurement.
Allagash
River above Allagash
Ice in winter may affect gauge
measurement.
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Ice in winter may affect gauge
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