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Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley,
Maine
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Data source: Davis Instruments Vantage Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge not heated in winter.
Normal Low: 7° | Record Low: -21° (1948)
Snowfall 24-25: 73.2" | normal = 99.3" (-26.1")
Data source: NOAA SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
Moon Phase: 🌘 Waning Crescent → 🌑 New Moon @ 9:23 pm Wed. 18 Mar 26
Updated March 12 at 8:00 am EDT
Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations one to two tenths of an inch on top of approximately 2 to 3 inches of sleet that has already fallen.The additional ice will come during the Thursday morning commute. Precipitation will then end and temperatures will rise above freezing by about noon.The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org.🚗
Today - Saturday
Freezing rain continues this morning under mostly cloudy skies until an occluded front crosses as the morning progresses with less than 1/10--inch additional accumulation.
Atmospheric sounding models indicate cooler air will move in aloft with precipitation ending towards midday/early afternoon as the front and associated low pressure areas track towards the Gaspé this afternoon. Travel conditions should improve by midday as precipitation ends and area road crews are able to clear roadways. Highs today in the low 40s with southwest wind becoming west 10-15 mph with gusts 25-30 mph.
High pressure builds in tonight with cooler conditions and partly cloudy skies over the region. Lows tonight fall to near 9°F in Fort Kent with west wind 8-9 mph. wind chill values 0 to -5°F possible.
A fast-moving low pressure system will approach from the Great Lakes Friday and spread snow across the region Friday evening into early Saturday. Snow will move from west to east and could change to rain along the Downeast coast by early Saturday morning as slightly warmer air reaches the shoreline. Central and northern areas are expected to remain mostly snow.
Current forecasts suggest several inches of accumulation, with about 2 to 4 inches possible if the storm tracks farther north, and up to 4 to 6 inches if it takes a slightly more southern path. Regardless of the exact track, roads will likely become snow-covered and slippery overnight Friday, leading to messy travel conditions, especially during the early Saturday morning hours across central and northern Maine.
Highs Friday will reach the upper 20s with west-southwest wind 4-8 mph producing wind chill values around 0°F at times. By Friday night, mostly cloudy skies with snow developing after midnight. Light accumulations are expected, with temperatures falling to around 15°F, then rising into the lower 20s after midnight. East wind 5-6 mph expected.
Saturday, snow is likely with a 90% chance of precipitation. High in the low 30s with east wind 6-8 mph in the morning backing to the north-northwest in the afternoon at 8 mph. Saturday night, area residents can anticipate mostly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of snow and temperatures in the lower 10s. Northwest wind 0-7 mph expected.
A large storm system moving east from the Plains will approach the region late Sunday and continue through Monday. Snow is expected to develop Sunday night, especially across northern areas, before changing to rain from south to north early Monday as warmer air moves in. This changeover could create messy travel conditions for the Monday morning commute.
Strong southerly winds will increase during the day Monday as the storm intensifies to the northwest. A strong cold front will cross the region Monday night into early Tuesday, possibly bringing brief heavy showers and damaging wind gusts.
Much colder air will move into the region behind the system and remain in place through midweek. Temperatures will fall sharply Tuesday night, with lows dropping to near 0°F across the Valley, and another cold night is expected Wednesday night with similar temperatures.
Daytime highs Wednesday will struggle to reach 20 degrees across the SJV, which is about 10 to 15 degrees colder than normal for this time of year and closer to typical mid-winter conditions. Gusty winds will make it feel even colder, with wind chills early Wednesday morning falling to around 10°F below zero in some locations.
A rapidly strengthening storm system will move from the northern Plains toward the Great Lakes, bringing a mix of hazardous weather across much of the country. Moderate to heavy snow is expected Thursday night across the Upper Great Lakes, where several inches could fall and gusty winds may create blowing snow and difficult travel. Strong winds may gust as high as 70 to 80 mph from the northern Rockies into the Upper Midwest, while warm, dry winds over the central and southern High Plains increase the risk of dangerous fire weather. Meanwhile, an active atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and mountain snow to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. Farther west, unusually warm temperatures will build, with some areas approaching record heat for March.
Isolated Severe Storms
Possible Across the Southeast Today
A line of strong thunderstorms
will move across parts of the Southeast
this morning into the early afternoon as
a cold front pushes east. A few storms
may become severe, producing damaging
wind gusts and possibly an isolated
tornado, especially across portions of
the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama,
and nearby areas. Warm, humid air from
the Gulf of Mexico combined with strong
winds in the atmosphere will help storms
remain organized as they track eastward.
The main threat should diminish by early
afternoon as the front moves offshore of
the Carolinas. Farther north across the
northern Plains, strong winds will
develop as another weather system moves
through, though thunderstorms there are
expected to remain weak with only
isolated lightning possible.
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk Categories
Periods of steady rain are expected across parts of the Pacific Northwest today as a moist onshore weather pattern continues to push moisture into the region. The heaviest and most persistent rainfall will likely occur from southern Washington into northern Oregon, particularly along the Coast Range and the Cascades where upslope flow enhances precipitation. Rainfall rates will generally be light to moderate, but the lack of movement in the weather pattern could allow rain to fall for much of the day. Some mountain areas could see 2 to 3 inches of total rainfall by the end of the period. While widespread flooding is not expected, localized runoff issues and minor flooding could occur, especially in mountainous terrain and areas with poor drainage.
🔥Fire Weather Outlook🔥
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Critical Fire Weather Conditions Across the Central and Southern Plains
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today across parts of the central and southern Plains as a strong storm system moves from the northern Plains toward the Upper Midwest. This system will create widespread dry and windy conditions across the region. Strong winds, generally between 25 and 35 mph, combined with very low humidity levels around 10 to 15 percent, will increase the risk of rapidly spreading wildfires. The driest and most critical conditions are expected across portions of the southern Plains where vegetation is especially dry. Farther north, stronger winds are possible, but slightly higher humidity and recent rainfall may somewhat limit the fire threat. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged due to the high potential for fires to spread quickly.
Today's US Fire Weather Outlook
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