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Frenchville, Maine ~15 mi / 24 km east of Fort Kent
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The
Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley
November 11– November 17, 2026
Updated November 11 at 8:15 AM EST
Wednesday, November 11 – Friday, November 13
🇺🇸 🎖️ On this Veterans Day, we honor and thank all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Your service, courage, and sacrifice are deeply appreciated. 🇺🇸
Overview
The unsettled weather that has affected northern Maine during the
early workweek will gradually diminish on Veterans Day as
a weak low-pressure system moves eastward and away from the region.
Lingering atmospheric moisture and weak upper-level disturbances
will maintain isolated rain and snow showers
across the Saint John Valley, with a 20% chance of precipitation.
Early morning snow showers may mix with rain as temperatures reach
the upper 30s, although little or no accumulation is expected.
Improving conditions Wednesday night will bring mostly clear skies
and temperatures falling into the lower 20s.
Thursday will provide a brief period of quieter weather as weak high pressure and drier air become established across northern Aroostook County. Mostly sunny skies and light northwest winds will accompany afternoon temperatures in the upper 30s. Increasing cloud cover Thursday night will precede another potential change in the regional weather pattern.
Attention then turns toward developing coastal low pressure Friday. Recent guidance has shifted the anticipated storm track farther south, reducing the potential for significant precipitation across northern Maine. Mostly cloudy but predominantly dry conditions are expected during the day, with a 30% chance of light snow developing Friday night. Little or no accumulation is currently anticipated, although the northern extent of precipitation remains uncertain.
Thursday will provide a brief period of quieter weather as weak high pressure and drier air become established across northern Aroostook County. Mostly sunny skies and light northwest winds will accompany afternoon temperatures in the upper 30s. Increasing cloud cover Thursday night will precede another potential change in the regional weather pattern.
Attention then turns toward developing coastal low pressure Friday. Recent guidance has shifted the anticipated storm track farther south, reducing the potential for significant precipitation across northern Maine. Mostly cloudy but predominantly dry conditions are expected during the day, with a 30% chance of light snow developing Friday night. Little or no accumulation is currently anticipated, although the northern extent of precipitation remains uncertain.
Veterans Day: Wednesday will feature partly sunny skies and isolated rain and snow showers across the Saint John Valley. Snow showers may occur before 8 AM, followed by a slight chance of mixed precipitation as temperatures reach the upper 30s. Northwest winds of 5–9 mph will accompany a 20% chance of precipitation, with little or no snow accumulation expected. Isolated showers may linger into the early evening before ending around 8 PM. Mostly clear skies will follow overnight, with west winds around 5 mph and lows in the lower 20s.
Thursday: Mostly sunny skies and generally dry conditions will provide a welcome improvement following several days of intermittent precipitation. Afternoon temperatures will reach the upper 30s, with northwest winds around 5 mph. Weak high pressure and drier air will support predominantly quiet weather throughout the day. Clouds will increase Thursday night as coastal low pressure develops farther south. Mostly cloudy skies and light northwest winds around 2 mph will accompany temperatures falling into the lower 20s.
Friday: Mostly cloudy skies will prevail across northern Aroostook County as developing coastal low pressure influences the broader regional weather pattern. Temperatures will reach the upper 30s, with north winds of 2–7 mph. Dry conditions are expected during the daytime hours, although the potential for precipitation will increase overnight. A 30% chance of light snow will develop after 11 PM, with mostly cloudy skies and lows in the upper 20s. North winds will increase to 6–10 mph, occasionally gusting to 21 mph. Little or no snow accumulation is currently anticipated.
Saturday, November 14 – Tuesday, November 17
Overview
Overview
The coastal low-pressure pattern developing late
in the workweek will continue influencing northern Maine Saturday,
although recent guidance favors a storm track farther south,
reducing the potential for significant precipitation across the
Saint John Valley. Mostly cloudy skies and intermittent
rain and snow showers will accompany temperatures in the
upper 30s. The marginal thermal environment may produce several
changes between rain and wet snow, particularly during the afternoon
and evening. Precipitation chances will remain around 30%, with
little or no snow accumulation expected. North winds gusting to 25
mph will reinforce the chilly conditions.
As the coastal system moves farther away Saturday night into Sunday, precipitation chances will diminish, although considerable cloud cover will persist across northern Aroostook County. Temperatures will remain in the upper 30s Sunday before falling into the upper 20s overnight, with freezing conditions possible on damp or untreated surfaces.
Monday and Tuesday will bring improving conditions as the departing storm's influence weakens and drier air becomes established. Mostly sunny skies will return, with temperatures remaining in the upper 30s Monday before recovering into the lower 40s Tuesday. Partly cloudy nights will favor cooling into the upper 20s, with locally colder readings possible in sheltered valleys.
As the coastal system moves farther away Saturday night into Sunday, precipitation chances will diminish, although considerable cloud cover will persist across northern Aroostook County. Temperatures will remain in the upper 30s Sunday before falling into the upper 20s overnight, with freezing conditions possible on damp or untreated surfaces.
Monday and Tuesday will bring improving conditions as the departing storm's influence weakens and drier air becomes established. Mostly sunny skies will return, with temperatures remaining in the upper 30s Monday before recovering into the lower 40s Tuesday. Partly cloudy nights will favor cooling into the upper 20s, with locally colder readings possible in sheltered valleys.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy skies and intermittent
mixed precipitation will maintain chilly conditions across the Saint
John Valley. A 30% chance of snow will continue through the morning
and early afternoon, with brief periods of rain possible as
temperatures reach the upper 30s. Additional changes between rain
and snow may occur during the afternoon. North winds around 14 mph,
gusting to 25 mph, will make conditions feel colder. Mostly cloudy
skies and a 30% chance of rain and snow will continue overnight,
with lows in the lower 30s. Little or no snow accumulation is
expected during the day.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy skies will prevail as the coastal storm system gradually moves away from northern Maine. Predominantly dry conditions are expected, with afternoon temperatures reaching the upper 30s. Lingering cloud cover will limit sunshine, although the absence of widespread precipitation should provide an improvement over Saturday. Mostly cloudy skies will continue Sunday night, with temperatures falling into the upper 20s. Freezing conditions may develop on damp or untreated surfaces where moisture remains.
Monday: Mostly sunny skies and generally dry conditions will provide a welcome improvement following the weekend's unsettled weather. Afternoon temperatures will reach the upper 30s, with occasional sunshine helping to moderate the chilly air mass. No significant precipitation is expected. Partly cloudy skies will continue Monday night, allowing temperatures to fall into the upper 20s. Sheltered valley locations may experience somewhat colder readings where winds become light.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny skies and slightly milder temperatures will continue the improving weather trend across northern Aroostook County. Afternoon readings will reach the lower 40s, providing relatively comfortable conditions for mid-November despite the lingering cool air mass. Dry weather is expected throughout the day. Partly cloudy skies will persist Tuesday night, with temperatures falling into the upper 20s. Locally colder readings remain possible in sheltered rural locations.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy skies will prevail as the coastal storm system gradually moves away from northern Maine. Predominantly dry conditions are expected, with afternoon temperatures reaching the upper 30s. Lingering cloud cover will limit sunshine, although the absence of widespread precipitation should provide an improvement over Saturday. Mostly cloudy skies will continue Sunday night, with temperatures falling into the upper 20s. Freezing conditions may develop on damp or untreated surfaces where moisture remains.
Monday: Mostly sunny skies and generally dry conditions will provide a welcome improvement following the weekend's unsettled weather. Afternoon temperatures will reach the upper 30s, with occasional sunshine helping to moderate the chilly air mass. No significant precipitation is expected. Partly cloudy skies will continue Monday night, allowing temperatures to fall into the upper 20s. Sheltered valley locations may experience somewhat colder readings where winds become light.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny skies and slightly milder temperatures will continue the improving weather trend across northern Aroostook County. Afternoon readings will reach the lower 40s, providing relatively comfortable conditions for mid-November despite the lingering cool air mass. Dry weather is expected throughout the day. Partly cloudy skies will persist Tuesday night, with temperatures falling into the upper 20s. Locally colder readings remain possible in sheltered rural locations.
Long Range Trends: Wednesday, November 18 – Tuesday,
November 24
Across northern Maine and the Saint John Valley, the CPC outlook favors above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation. Persistent upper-level ridging over eastern North America and eastern Canada should encourage relatively mild conditions while limiting precipitation opportunities. Regional averages for this period feature daytime highs in the middle to upper 30s and overnight lows in the lower to middle 20s. Brief colder intervals and occasional rain or snow remain possible despite these broader tendencies.
Outlooks updated 7-9 AM weekdays & 8-10 AM weekends and holidays. Long range outlooks indicate broader temperature and precipitation trends rather than precise day-to-day forecasts.
Common abbreviations: CPC = Climate Prediction Center; NHC = National Hurricane Center; NOAA = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; NWS = National Weather Service; SPC = Storm Prediction Center; WPC = Weather Prediction Center
Across northern Maine and the Saint John Valley, the CPC outlook favors above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation. Persistent upper-level ridging over eastern North America and eastern Canada should encourage relatively mild conditions while limiting precipitation opportunities. Regional averages for this period feature daytime highs in the middle to upper 30s and overnight lows in the lower to middle 20s. Brief colder intervals and occasional rain or snow remain possible despite these broader tendencies.
Outlooks updated 7-9 AM weekdays & 8-10 AM weekends and holidays. Long range outlooks indicate broader temperature and precipitation trends rather than precise day-to-day forecasts.
Common abbreviations: CPC = Climate Prediction Center; NHC = National Hurricane Center; NOAA = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; NWS = National Weather Service; SPC = Storm Prediction Center; WPC = Weather Prediction Center
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Wind, Rain, and Snow to the East
A major change
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Wednesday through Friday as unusually cold
Arctic air spreads southward from Canada
into the central and eastern United States.
A strengthening low-pressure system moving
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Mid-Atlantic coast will bring widespread
gusty winds, rain, and scattered
thunderstorms. Some storms across the Ohio
and Tennessee Valleys could produce damaging
wind gusts Wednesday.
By Thursday, steady rain will spread across the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England, with increasing coastal winds and a risk of minor tidal flooding. As colder air arrives, wet snow may develop across higher elevations of the Appalachians and interior Northeast.
Temperatures will fall sharply behind the advancing cold front, with freezing conditions extending into portions of the South by Friday morning. Lake-effect rain and snow showers will also develop around the Great Lakes, with accumulating snow possible in favored locations.
Meanwhile, much of the West will remain unusually warm and dry, with near-record temperatures possible before another Pacific storm brings increasing rain to the Northwest and northern California late Thursday into Friday.
By Thursday, steady rain will spread across the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England, with increasing coastal winds and a risk of minor tidal flooding. As colder air arrives, wet snow may develop across higher elevations of the Appalachians and interior Northeast.
Temperatures will fall sharply behind the advancing cold front, with freezing conditions extending into portions of the South by Friday morning. Lake-effect rain and snow showers will also develop around the Great Lakes, with accumulating snow possible in favored locations.
Meanwhile, much of the West will remain unusually warm and dry, with near-record temperatures possible before another Pacific storm brings increasing rain to the Northwest and northern California late Thursday into Friday.
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