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Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley, Maine
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Thursday, February 5

High: 17° at 1:04 pm | Low: -9° at 11:58 pm

Precipitation: 0.00" | Snow: 0.0"

Avg. Daily Wind: W at 1 mph | Daily Maximum Gust: 16 mph at 12:06 pm
Data source: Davis Instruments Vantage Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge not heated in winter.

Friday, February 6

Normal High: 20° | Record High: 41° (1947)
Normal Low: -5° | Record Low: -35° (1989)

Normal Daily Precipitation: 0.08" | Record Precipitation: 1.02" (2006)

Normal Daily Snow: 0.8" | Record Snow: 16.0" (1984)

Source: NOAA SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data collected since 1893

Precipitation 2026

Precipitation: 2.40" | normal = 3.25" (-0.85")

Snowfall 25-26: 54.6" | normal = 56.9" (-2.3")
Snowfall 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 collected since 1893

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Fort Kent, Maine, USA — Sun & Moon Today

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Moon Phase: 🌖 Waning Gibbous → 🌗 Last Quarter 7:43 am Mon. 9 Feb.

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The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Upper Saint John Valley of Maine

⚠️ Current NWS Caribou Hazardous Weather Outlook ⚠️

7-Day Outlook: Fri. Feb. 6 - Thu. Feb. 12
Updated February 6 at 8:35 am EST

Today - Sunday

🥶 A low of -20°F (-29°C) recorded at 7:08 AM EST this morning by the Apex Wx weather station.

High pressure overhead this morning with mostly clear skies across the SJV will drift northeast as the day progresses. To the west, an arctic cold front will advance bringing increasing clouds this evening. Little moisture is associated with this system, so little/no snowfall is anticipated. Today's high reaches the mid-10s with calm winds. Tonight, mostly cloudy skies with a low near 0°F and calm winds.

The cold front moves through Saturday with mostly cloudy skies expected through the day with highs peaking in the upper 10s to around 20°F. North wind in the 4-6 mph range are expected. Saturday night, northwest winds pick up to 10-15 mph with gusts 20-25 mph. This will push wind chill values into the -15 to -20°F range. The coldest locations in the North Woods and Moosehead Region could experience wind chills as low as 25 to 35 below zero Saturday night. Areas of blowing snow will be possible Friday night and Saturday, which could quickly reduce visibility and create slick areas on roadways.

Frigid, windy conditions are expected Sunday with the daytime high in the 5 to 10°F range and northwest winds 10-15 mph keeping wind chill values in the -10 to -15°F range through the day. Northwest winds subside into the 8-14 mph range Sunday night with overnight lows dropping into the 0 to -5°F range, with wind chills making it feel much colder.

Monday - Thursday

High pressure brings mostly clear skies Monday into Tuesday morning with daytime highs 10-15°F Monday and overnight lows 0 to -5°F Monday night. Northwest winds remain breezy as low pressure to the northeast continues to interact with the high.

Clouds increase Tuesday afternoon with skies becoming partly cloudy as low pressure tracks from the Great Lakes into the Mid-Atlantic region. Highs reach the low 20s with overnight lows in the 0 to +5°F range. Light northwest winds are anticipated.

Wednesday, mostly cloudy skies are expected with a 20% chance of snow by the afternoon as the low pressure area moves offshore of the Mid-Atlantic. Highs in the upper 20s with mostly cloudy skies and a 30% chance of snow Wednesday night and lows in the 15 to 20°F range. Light north wind Wednesday and Wednesday night.

Thursday has a 40% chance of snow with mostly cloudy skies and light north wind. Highs in the upper 20s to low 30s are possible. Thursday night, mostly cloudy skies expected with a 40% chance of snow and temperatures in the lower 20s.

With regards to the mid-to-late week weather, the National Weather Service observes that large-scale weather patterns are starting to shift in a way that can sometimes lead to storm development. As these patterns change, the main jet streams across the U.S. may move north into a position that’s more favorable for a storm to form near the New England coast.

There are early signs of this potential showing up in several forecast tools, including traditional models and newer AI-based guidance. However, the timing and strength of any system are still uncertain at this time.

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U.S. National Weather Outlook
Updated February 6, 2026

Friday - Sunday

A fast-moving weather system will sweep from the Great Lakes to the Northeast Friday into Saturday, bringing snow, strong winds, and dangerous cold. Many areas will see light to moderate snow, with a few inches possible and higher amounts in parts of New England and the Appalachians. Strong winds could cause blowing snow, brief whiteouts, and hazardous travel. After the system passes, bitter cold air will move in, with very low wind chills that could be dangerous for anyone outdoors. Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest will see heavy rain Saturday, with some flooding possible in western Washington and snow in the mountains. Much of the central and western U.S. will stay unusually warm, while the East remains cold into the weekend.

Monday - Thursday

The week will start with a split weather pattern across the country. Cold air lingers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Monday, but temperatures will steadily warm as the week goes on. Much of the central U.S. will turn much warmer than normal, with springlike temperatures spreading eastward. After a long dry stretch, wetter weather will return to the West as rain and mountain snow move into the Pacific Northwest and spread inland. Rain is likely across parts of Texas early in the week, then shifts toward the Ohio Valley and possibly the East by midweek. Some wintry weather may occur on the northern edge of the system, but details remain uncertain. Another storm may approach the Southwest late week, bringing renewed chances for precipitation.

⛈️Thunderstorm/Severe Weather Outlook⛈️

Friday: No severe thunderstorms are expected anywhere in the United States through tonight.
Overall, weather conditions will remain quiet and uneventful for most of the country. A storm system offshore of southern California will drift southeast toward northern Baja, but its impacts on land will be limited. Farther inland, calmer weather will dominate across the Rockies, while a larger trough of cooler air remains in place along the East Coast. From the Mississippi Valley east to the Atlantic, conditions will stay cool and stable, keeping thunderstorm activity to a minimum. Most areas nationwide will experience dry weather. The only exception may be parts of southern California, where a few brief showers and isolated lightning strikes could develop over higher terrain near the coast, but no severe weather is expected.

Saturday: No thunderstorms are expected on Saturday or Saturday night. High pressure will dominate much of the western and central United States, leading to generally calm and stable weather. A small disturbance will move across parts of northwest Mexico and the Southwest, but it is not expected to have much impact. Another area of high pressure will shift offshore along the East Coast, keeping weather conditions quiet there as well. Moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will remain mostly blocked, limiting the fuel needed for thunderstorms. While a slight increase in humidity is possible across far southern Texas late Saturday, the moisture will be shallow and the atmosphere will stay too warm and stable for storms to develop. Overall, dry and tranquil conditions will prevail.

Sunday: Severe thunderstorms are not expected on Sunday. A weak weather disturbance passing through northern Mexico will bring some increased moisture and cooler air aloft into southern Arizona and New Mexico. This may be enough to spark a few isolated thunderstorms from late morning into early evening, mainly over southern portions of the region. Any storms that develop will be weak and short-lived, as the atmosphere near the ground will remain too warm and stable to support strong or severe storms. Overall, impacts should be minimal with generally quiet weather conditions.

Monday - Friday: A large weather system over northern Mexico and the Southwest will move east across Texas and the Gulf Coast states through midweek. As it does, winds will pull some Gulf moisture northward, increasing cloud cover and bringing a chance for showers and a few thunderstorms across parts of the South and Southeast. While thunderstorm chances may increase, the overall setup does not favor severe weather, as the atmosphere will lack strong instability. Toward the end of the week, warmer and more humid air is expected to linger across Texas and the Gulf Coast, while a stronger weather system develops over the Plains and Midwest. A cold front may push south late in the week, which could lead to another uptick in thunderstorm chances, though confidence remains low and the risk for severe storms is still uncertain.

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Winter Precipitation: Below 32°F, snowflakes never melt. With sleet, droplets freeze and form ice before reaching the surface. Freezing rain is caused by rain, above 32°F in the sky, freezing on contact with the cold surface. If the surfact temperature is above 32°F, rain will not freeze.

⚠️ Weather Notice: This information is compiled by Joseph Becker / Apex Wx 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.

Forecast outlooks written by Dr. Becker are usually posted between 7 - 9 am M-F / 8 -10 am weekends & holidays.

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