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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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Monday, April 27
High: 69° at 4:13 pm | Low: 30° at 5:45 am
Precipitation: 0.00" | Snow: 0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: NNW @ 1 mph | Max.
Gust: 14 mph @ 12:38 pm
Data
source: Davis Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge
not heated in winter.
Tuesday, April 28
Precipitation 2026
Normal High: 53° |
Record High: 83° (1990)
Normal Low: 31° | Record Low: 14° (1947)
Normal Daily Precipitation: 0.12" | Record Precipitation: 1.69" (1945)
Normal Low: 31° | Record Low: 14° (1947)
Normal Daily Precipitation: 0.12" | Record Precipitation: 1.69" (1945)
Normal Daily Snowfall:
0.1" | Record Snowfall: 2.0" (1975)
Source: NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data / Records since
1893
Rain: 10.73"
| normal: 10.81" (-0.8")
Snow 25-26: 78.3" | normal: 99.1" (-20.8")
Snow 25-26: 78.3" | normal: 99.1" (-20.8")
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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The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley
of Maine
Outlooks
updated 7-9 AM ET Weekdays / 8-10 AM Weekends &
Holidays
7-Day Outlook: Tue. Apr. 28 – Mon. May 4
Updated
April 28 at 7:50 AM EDT
Today – Thursday
High pressure over the region today will deliver clear skies and
abundant sunshine from morning through evening. Afternoon highs will
reach the upper-60s across the Valley, with parts of the North Woods
climbing into the low-70s. Very dry air spreading inland from the
coast, leading to sharply lower humidity and a noticeably dry feel.
Relative humidity may fall below 20 percent in some locations, and
when combined with a light to moderate southeast wind gusting into
the upper-10s to near 20 miles per hour, will create elevated fire
weather concerns through this evening.Clouds will begin to increase tonight, with temperatures dropping
into the upper-30sunder partly cloudy skies and a light south wind.
On Wednesday, an upper trough is expected to close off to the
west near the Great Lakes and influence the Valley's weather into
the late week period. Conditions turn cooler with a mix of sun and
clouds and highs in the upper-50s. South winds will increase
slightly, with occasional gusts near 20 miles per hour. By Wednesday
night, mostly cloudy skies and a slight chance of rain arrive, with
lows settling into the low-40s.
Unsettled weather becomes more likely on Thursday as mostly cloudy skies continue and a chance of rain develops, with highs in the low-50s and a steady southeast breeze. Rain becomes more widespread Thursday night, when periods of steady rainfall are expected. Overnight lows will remain in the mid-40s as an easterly wind continues, and rainfall amounts may reach around a 0.25-0.50-inch by early Friday.
Rain continues across the Valley Friday, and conditions will
remain unsettled through the weekend as a mid-level trough
lingers over New England and ridging persists across the North
Atlantic. This pattern will favor more showery precipitation,
with showers likely developing during the daytime hours as a cold
pool aloft combines with daytime heating to provide added
lift. With colder air in place above the surface, freezing
levels will remain relatively low, allowing for the possibility
of some snow across the higher terrain. On Friday, patchy
morning fog will give way to rain with highs in the upper 40s,
followed by mostly cloudy skies Friday night with rain likely
early and lows in the mid-30s.
Saturday will bring partly sunny skies along with a chance of scattered showers and highs in the upper 40s, while Saturday night remains mostly cloudy with a continued chance of precipitation and lows in the lower 30s. Attention then turns to Sunday, when there is potential for another round of more widespread precipitation, though forecast details remains uncertain.
Unsettled weather becomes more likely on Thursday as mostly cloudy skies continue and a chance of rain develops, with highs in the low-50s and a steady southeast breeze. Rain becomes more widespread Thursday night, when periods of steady rainfall are expected. Overnight lows will remain in the mid-40s as an easterly wind continues, and rainfall amounts may reach around a 0.25-0.50-inch by early Friday.
Friday – Monday
Saturday will bring partly sunny skies along with a chance of scattered showers and highs in the upper 40s, while Saturday night remains mostly cloudy with a continued chance of precipitation and lows in the lower 30s. Attention then turns to Sunday, when there is potential for another round of more widespread precipitation, though forecast details remains uncertain.
Some guidance suggests a low pressure system tracking near or
through the Gulf of Maine, while other solutions keep conditions
drier with the system remaining farther offshore. Regardless, a
chance of showers is expected as the upper-level trough remains
in place over the northeastern United States and southeastern
Canada, with highs again in the upper 40s and lows Sunday night
in the lower 30s.
Monday, the unsettled pattern persists with partly sunny skies and a chance of showers during the afternoon as temperatures reach the upper 40s. Monday night will remain mostly cloudy with a slight chance of lingering rain and lows settling into the middle 30s.
Monday, the unsettled pattern persists with partly sunny skies and a chance of showers during the afternoon as temperatures reach the upper 40s. Monday night will remain mostly cloudy with a slight chance of lingering rain and lows settling into the middle 30s.
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Today's US National Weather Outlook
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Several days of active weather will continue across the Mid- to Lower Mississippi Valley, Mid-South, and Gulf Coast as a slow moving front brings repeated rounds of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Storms may produce damaging winds, large hail, and a risk for tornadoes, along with localized flash flooding where storms track over the same areas. The threat gradually shifts toward the Gulf Coast by midweek, while showers and storms extend into the Ohio Valley and Northeast. Farther west, critical fire weather conditions persist across the Southern High Plains due to dry air and gusty winds. Temperatures remain above average ahead of the front but trend cooler later in the week behind it.
Multiple
rounds of severe storms expected from
Texas to the Tennessee Valley
An active and potentially dangerous severe weather pattern will unfold from northern Texas into the lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys today and tonight. Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected, beginning in the morning and continuing into the evening, with storms capable of producing very large hail, damaging wind, and a few tornadoes. Some storms may grow into clusters that increase the risk for widespread wind damage. Conditions will become especially favorable for intense storms later in the day as heat and humidity build, allowing stronger thunderstorms to develop and move eastward. While not every location will see severe weather, those that do could experience rapidly changing conditions and hazardous impacts through tonight.
An active and potentially dangerous severe weather pattern will unfold from northern Texas into the lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys today and tonight. Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected, beginning in the morning and continuing into the evening, with storms capable of producing very large hail, damaging wind, and a few tornadoes. Some storms may grow into clusters that increase the risk for widespread wind damage. Conditions will become especially favorable for intense storms later in the day as heat and humidity build, allowing stronger thunderstorms to develop and move eastward. While not every location will see severe weather, those that do could experience rapidly changing conditions and hazardous impacts through tonight.
🌧️Excessive
Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Heavy
rainfall and flash flood risk from the
ArkLaTex to the Mid-South
A corridor from the ArkLaTex region into the Mid-South faces an increased risk of heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding today and tonight. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are expected to develop along a nearly stationary boundary, allowing storms to repeatedly move over the same areas. Very moist and unstable air south of this boundary will support intense downpours, with rainfall rates that could exceed two inches per hour in the strongest storms. Total rainfall of several inches is possible in a relatively narrow zone. Although ongoing drought conditions may limit widespread flooding, isolated flash flooding remains possible where the heaviest rain persists for several hours, especially in areas prone to poor drainage.
A corridor from the ArkLaTex region into the Mid-South faces an increased risk of heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding today and tonight. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are expected to develop along a nearly stationary boundary, allowing storms to repeatedly move over the same areas. Very moist and unstable air south of this boundary will support intense downpours, with rainfall rates that could exceed two inches per hour in the strongest storms. Total rainfall of several inches is possible in a relatively narrow zone. Although ongoing drought conditions may limit widespread flooding, isolated flash flooding remains possible where the heaviest rain persists for several hours, especially in areas prone to poor drainage.
🔥Fire Weather Outlook🔥
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Critical
fire weather conditions across the
Southern Plains and parts of the
Northeast
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today across eastern New Mexico and western Texas, where dry air, gusty winds, and highly receptive fuels will combine to support rapid wildfire spread. West to southwest winds will increase through the afternoon while humidity levels fall very low, creating an environment where any fires could quickly grow out of control. At the same time, a broader weather pattern shift will bring breezy and dry conditions farther east into parts of upstate New York and western Vermont. While conditions there are less extreme, the combination of low humidity and gusty winds may still elevate the risk for fire growth, especially in areas with dry vegetation.
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today across eastern New Mexico and western Texas, where dry air, gusty winds, and highly receptive fuels will combine to support rapid wildfire spread. West to southwest winds will increase through the afternoon while humidity levels fall very low, creating an environment where any fires could quickly grow out of control. At the same time, a broader weather pattern shift will bring breezy and dry conditions farther east into parts of upstate New York and western Vermont. While conditions there are less extreme, the combination of low humidity and gusty winds may still elevate the risk for fire growth, especially in areas with dry vegetation.
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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.
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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