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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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Friday, April 24
High: 43° at 4:24 pm | Low: 29° at 4:27 am
Precipitation: 0.01" | Snow: 0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: N @ 2 mph | Max. Gust:
17 mph @ 2:57 pm
Data
source: Davis Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge
not heated in winter.
Saturday, April 25
Precipitation 2026
Normal High: 51° |
Record High: 79° (1942)
Normal Low: 30° | Record Low: 15° (2004)
Normal Daily Precipitation: 0.11" | Record Precipitation: 1.10" (1928)
Normal Low: 30° | Record Low: 15° (2004)
Normal Daily Precipitation: 0.11" | Record Precipitation: 1.10" (1928)
Normal Daily Snowfall:
0.1" | Record Snowfall: 11.0" (1928)
Source: NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
Rain: 10.73"
| normal: 10.46" (+0.27")
Snow 25-26: 78.3" | normal: 98.9" (-20.6")
Snow 25-26: 78.3" | normal: 98.9" (-20.6")
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: Sat. Apr. 25 – Fri. May 1
Updated
April 25 at 9:15 AM EDT
Today – Monday
High pressure will gradually build into the Valley through the
weekend, supporting a steady warming trend and dry conditions. Highs
will range from the upper 40s to low 50s today, warming into the
mid- to upper-50s and even near 60 by Sunday, while overnight lows
moderate from the upper 20s and low 30s into the low- to mid-30s. Skies will not be completely clear, as a layer of clouds may
linger at times, especially across northern and eastern Maine where
clouds could become trapped beneath an inversion.
A light north breeze today will diminish, becoming light and
variable by Sunday.
By Sunday night into Monday, a developing system off the Mid-Atlantic coast will help maintain a northeast to north flow, allowing low-level moisture to increase and clouds to become more widespread. Expect partly to mostly cloudy conditions during this time, with highs in the low- to mid-50s and lows in the mid-30s to near 40. Most areas will remain dry, although a few northern locations could see patchy drizzle.
High pressure remains in control through Tuesday as it shifts
east into the Canadian Maritimes, bringing mainly dry and
pleasant conditions. Skies will be mostly sunny, with afternoon
highs reaching the mid-60s and light winds becoming southerly.
Tuesday night will be mostly clear and cool, with lows settling
into the upper 30s to near 40.
By Sunday night into Monday, a developing system off the Mid-Atlantic coast will help maintain a northeast to north flow, allowing low-level moisture to increase and clouds to become more widespread. Expect partly to mostly cloudy conditions during this time, with highs in the low- to mid-50s and lows in the mid-30s to near 40. Most areas will remain dry, although a few northern locations could see patchy drizzle.
Tuesday – Friday
By Wednesday, a frontal system approaching from the west will
begin to influence the region, although much of the day will
still feature partial sunshine. Highs will range through the
upper 50s to low 60s, with a slight chance of showers developing
later in the day and into Wednesday night as clouds increase and
lows hold in the low- to mid-40s.
The approaching system will bring a greater likelihood of unsettled weather from Thursday into Friday. Skies will trend mostly cloudy, with periods of rain becoming likely Thursday and continuing at times into Thursday night. High temperatures will cool into the mid-50s, with overnight lows in the upper 30s to near 40.
The approaching system will bring a greater likelihood of unsettled weather from Thursday into Friday. Skies will trend mostly cloudy, with periods of rain becoming likely Thursday and continuing at times into Thursday night. High temperatures will cool into the mid-50s, with overnight lows in the upper 30s to near 40.
Friday, conditions remain variable with a chance of lingering
showers under partly to mostly cloudy skies, and highs in the
low- to mid-50s. While rainfall amounts remain somewhat
uncertain, this pattern supports a gradual increase in moisture
and more persistent cloud cover to close out the week.
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Today's US National Weather Outlook
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An active spring weather pattern will bring several days of hazardous conditions across much of the country. Severe thunderstorms are expected from the Southern Plains into the Midwest, with the greatest risk including large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes through the weekend into early week. Heavy downpours may also lead to isolated flooding. At the same time, dry and windy conditions will continue to support critical fire weather across parts of the Southern High Plains. Farther west, a slow-moving system will bring periods of mountain snow to higher elevations of the Rockies and Great Basin, along with cooler than average temperatures. This unsettled pattern will gradually shift eastward while maintaining widespread weather impacts.
Severe
Weather Threat with Large Hail and
Tornadoes
A dangerous severe weather setup is expected late today into tonight across parts of Oklahoma and north Texas, where a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms is in place. Warm, humid air combined with strong winds aloft will support the development of intense storms capable of producing very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Some hail could reach 2 to 4-inches in diameter, and a few tornadoes may become strong. Storms are most likely to form during the late afternoon and evening, then continue into the night while gradually spreading toward nearby regions. Farther north into Kansas and Nebraska, storms will be more isolated but could still produce hail and gusty winds. Additional storms may also develop later into the lower Mississippi Valley, though they should be less intense. Overall, conditions will remain favorable for severe weather, and anyone in these areas should stay alert for rapidly changing conditions.
A dangerous severe weather setup is expected late today into tonight across parts of Oklahoma and north Texas, where a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms is in place. Warm, humid air combined with strong winds aloft will support the development of intense storms capable of producing very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Some hail could reach 2 to 4-inches in diameter, and a few tornadoes may become strong. Storms are most likely to form during the late afternoon and evening, then continue into the night while gradually spreading toward nearby regions. Farther north into Kansas and Nebraska, storms will be more isolated but could still produce hail and gusty winds. Additional storms may also develop later into the lower Mississippi Valley, though they should be less intense. Overall, conditions will remain favorable for severe weather, and anyone in these areas should stay alert for rapidly changing conditions.
🌧️Excessive
Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Marginal
Flash Flood Risk with Heavy Downpours
A marginal risk of excessive rainfall is expected today into tonight from the ArkLaTex region into eastern Oklahoma and southeast Kansas. Increasing moisture and daytime heating will help fuel scattered thunderstorms, which may develop later in the evening and continue overnight. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall rates approaching around two inches per hour, especially where storms merge or track over the same areas. This could lead to localized flash flooding, although the overall coverage of storms may remain somewhat limited. There is some potential for a more concentrated area of heavy rain if storms organize along a nearby boundary, which could increase the flood risk. Farther east, steady rain is expected but is unlikely to cause flash flooding concerns.
A marginal risk of excessive rainfall is expected today into tonight from the ArkLaTex region into eastern Oklahoma and southeast Kansas. Increasing moisture and daytime heating will help fuel scattered thunderstorms, which may develop later in the evening and continue overnight. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall rates approaching around two inches per hour, especially where storms merge or track over the same areas. This could lead to localized flash flooding, although the overall coverage of storms may remain somewhat limited. There is some potential for a more concentrated area of heavy rain if storms organize along a nearby boundary, which could increase the flood risk. Farther east, steady rain is expected but is unlikely to cause flash flooding concerns.
🔥Fire Weather Outlook🔥
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Elevated
Fire Weather Conditions Across the
Southwest
Elevated fire weather conditions are expected this afternoon across parts of the Southwest and southern High Plains due to very dry air and increasing winds. Humidity levels will remain extremely low, dropping into the single digits to low teens, with little recovery from overnight. At the same time, westerly winds will strengthen, with sustained speeds around the mid-teens and occasional gusts reaching the mid-20s to around 30 miles per hour. These conditions will create an environment favorable for the rapid spread of any fires that develop. Fuels have continued to dry in recent days, further increasing the risk. While the most critical conditions will be limited in coverage, several hours of elevated fire danger are expected across the region.
Elevated fire weather conditions are expected this afternoon across parts of the Southwest and southern High Plains due to very dry air and increasing winds. Humidity levels will remain extremely low, dropping into the single digits to low teens, with little recovery from overnight. At the same time, westerly winds will strengthen, with sustained speeds around the mid-teens and occasional gusts reaching the mid-20s to around 30 miles per hour. These conditions will create an environment favorable for the rapid spread of any fires that develop. Fuels have continued to dry in recent days, further increasing the risk. While the most critical conditions will be limited in coverage, several hours of elevated fire danger are expected across the region.
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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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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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Ice in winter may affect gauge
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Ice in winter may affect gauge
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Ice in winter may affect gauge
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