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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 6 – November 12, 2026
Updated November 6 at 7:30 AM EST
Friday, November 6 – Sunday, November 8
Overview
An unusually warm air mass will remain over
northern Maine Friday as southwesterly flow continues ahead of an
approaching cold front and upper-level trough. Temperatures will
climb into the lower to middle 60s before cooler air begins arriving
during the afternoon. A few morning showers will give way to partly
sunny skies, with west winds gradually shifting toward the north as
the frontal boundary moves through the region.
The weather pattern will become considerably cooler and more unsettled over the weekend as the upper-level trough advances across New England and low pressure maintains a moist northerly to northeasterly flow across northern Aroostook County. Rain will become increasingly widespread Saturday, with temperatures struggling to reach the middle 40s. Periods of steadier rainfall will continue Saturday night into Sunday as the low-pressure circulation influences the region. Additional rainfall will provide some beneficial moisture, although the heaviest precipitation is expected to remain south of the Saint John Valley.
By Sunday, temperatures will remain in the lower 40s under persistent cloud cover and northerly winds. As the colder air mass becomes more firmly established, rain may mix with or change to wet snow late Sunday night, particularly in sheltered valleys and higher elevations. Significant snow accumulation is not currently anticipated.
The weather pattern will become considerably cooler and more unsettled over the weekend as the upper-level trough advances across New England and low pressure maintains a moist northerly to northeasterly flow across northern Aroostook County. Rain will become increasingly widespread Saturday, with temperatures struggling to reach the middle 40s. Periods of steadier rainfall will continue Saturday night into Sunday as the low-pressure circulation influences the region. Additional rainfall will provide some beneficial moisture, although the heaviest precipitation is expected to remain south of the Saint John Valley.
By Sunday, temperatures will remain in the lower 40s under persistent cloud cover and northerly winds. As the colder air mass becomes more firmly established, rain may mix with or change to wet snow late Sunday night, particularly in sheltered valleys and higher elevations. Significant snow accumulation is not currently anticipated.
Friday: Unseasonably warm
conditions will continue, with partly sunny skies following a slight
chance of morning showers. Temperatures will reach the lower to
middle 60s before falling into the lower 50s during the afternoon as
cooler air arrives behind a cold front. West winds will average
around 9 mph, with only a 20% chance of precipitation. Clouds will
increase tonight, with a 30% chance of rain developing after 1 AM.
Overnight lows will fall into the lower 30s.
Saturday: Considerably cooler conditions will prevail as northeast winds reinforce the colder air mass. Rain is likely, with a 70% chance of precipitation and expected amounts of 0.10–0.25 inch. Mostly cloudy skies and northeast winds around 8 mph will hold afternoon temperatures in the middle 40s. Rain will continue Saturday night, with an 80% chance of precipitation and additional amounts generally below 0.10 inch. Temperatures will remain above freezing, with overnight lows in the middle 30s.
Sunday: Cloudy, chilly, and wet conditions will persist as low pressure maintains unsettled weather across northern Aroostook County. Rain is expected, with a 90% chance of precipitation and additional rainfall of 0.10–0.25 inch. Temperatures will reach the lower 40s, with north winds around 9 mph. Rain will remain likely during the evening before potentially mixing with or changing to wet snow after midnight. Precipitation chances will decrease to 60% overnight, with lows in the middle 30s.
Saturday: Considerably cooler conditions will prevail as northeast winds reinforce the colder air mass. Rain is likely, with a 70% chance of precipitation and expected amounts of 0.10–0.25 inch. Mostly cloudy skies and northeast winds around 8 mph will hold afternoon temperatures in the middle 40s. Rain will continue Saturday night, with an 80% chance of precipitation and additional amounts generally below 0.10 inch. Temperatures will remain above freezing, with overnight lows in the middle 30s.
Sunday: Cloudy, chilly, and wet conditions will persist as low pressure maintains unsettled weather across northern Aroostook County. Rain is expected, with a 90% chance of precipitation and additional rainfall of 0.10–0.25 inch. Temperatures will reach the lower 40s, with north winds around 9 mph. Rain will remain likely during the evening before potentially mixing with or changing to wet snow after midnight. Precipitation chances will decrease to 60% overnight, with lows in the middle 30s.
Monday, November 9 – Thursday, November 12
Overview
Overview
Following the weekend's unsettled weather, a
cooler air mass will remain across northern Maine Monday as the
departing low-pressure system gradually moves away from the region.
Lingering atmospheric moisture will support scattered rain
and snow showers, while gusty west winds accompany the
transition toward drier conditions. Temperatures will remain in the
lower 40s before falling to near freezing overnight.
High pressure building across the northeastern United States will bring improving conditions Tuesday, with partial sunshine and temperatures recovering into the middle 40s. A weak disturbance may produce a few rain or snow showers Tuesday night, but precipitation chances remain low. Generally dry, seasonably cool weather is favored for Veterans Day and Thursday, with daytime temperatures gradually settling toward 40°F and overnight readings falling into the 20s.
Forecast uncertainty increases toward the middle and latter portions of the week as numerical forecast guidance diverges on the evolving upper-air pattern. A more progressive jet stream would allow high pressure to maintain its influence across northern New England, while deeper trough development over the Midwest could support East Coast low-pressure development and a northward expansion of precipitation. For now, the drier scenario remains favored, although the potential for renewed unsettled weather warrants monitoring as the week progresses.
High pressure building across the northeastern United States will bring improving conditions Tuesday, with partial sunshine and temperatures recovering into the middle 40s. A weak disturbance may produce a few rain or snow showers Tuesday night, but precipitation chances remain low. Generally dry, seasonably cool weather is favored for Veterans Day and Thursday, with daytime temperatures gradually settling toward 40°F and overnight readings falling into the 20s.
Forecast uncertainty increases toward the middle and latter portions of the week as numerical forecast guidance diverges on the evolving upper-air pattern. A more progressive jet stream would allow high pressure to maintain its influence across northern New England, while deeper trough development over the Midwest could support East Coast low-pressure development and a northward expansion of precipitation. For now, the drier scenario remains favored, although the potential for renewed unsettled weather warrants monitoring as the week progresses.
Monday: Mostly cloudy skies will prevail, with
a 50% chance of rain and snow showers as lingering moisture
circulates across northern Maine. Temperatures will reach the lower
40s, favoring rain during the warmer afternoon hours. West winds of
7–12 mph, gusting as high as 22 mph, will make conditions feel
cooler. A slight chance of rain will persist into the evening before
precipitation diminishes. Mostly cloudy skies will continue
overnight, with lows in the lower 30s.
Tuesday: A modest improvement is expected, with partly sunny skies and afternoon temperatures reaching the middle 40s. Generally dry conditions will prevail through the daytime hours, although considerable cloud cover may linger. A weak disturbance could bring a 20% chance of rain during the evening, potentially mixing with snow between 10 PM and 2 AM as temperatures approach freezing. Mostly cloudy skies will persist overnight, with lows in the lower 30s.
Wednesday / Veterans Day: Veterans Day will feature mostly cloudy skies and seasonably cool conditions, with afternoon temperatures reaching the lower 40s. No significant precipitation is currently expected, providing a relatively quiet day across the Saint John Valley. Clouds will remain prevalent through the evening and overnight, although occasional breaks may develop. Temperatures will fall into the upper 20s, allowing any remaining moisture on exposed or untreated surfaces to freeze.
Thursday: Partly sunny skies will provide occasional breaks in the persistent cloud cover, although temperatures will remain cool, reaching around 40°F during the afternoon. Dry conditions are expected across northern Aroostook County, with no significant precipitation indicated. Clouds will increase or become more widespread during the evening, followed by mostly cloudy skies overnight. Temperatures will fall into the middle 20s, bringing another widespread freeze to the region.
Tuesday: A modest improvement is expected, with partly sunny skies and afternoon temperatures reaching the middle 40s. Generally dry conditions will prevail through the daytime hours, although considerable cloud cover may linger. A weak disturbance could bring a 20% chance of rain during the evening, potentially mixing with snow between 10 PM and 2 AM as temperatures approach freezing. Mostly cloudy skies will persist overnight, with lows in the lower 30s.
Wednesday / Veterans Day: Veterans Day will feature mostly cloudy skies and seasonably cool conditions, with afternoon temperatures reaching the lower 40s. No significant precipitation is currently expected, providing a relatively quiet day across the Saint John Valley. Clouds will remain prevalent through the evening and overnight, although occasional breaks may develop. Temperatures will fall into the upper 20s, allowing any remaining moisture on exposed or untreated surfaces to freeze.
Thursday: Partly sunny skies will provide occasional breaks in the persistent cloud cover, although temperatures will remain cool, reaching around 40°F during the afternoon. Dry conditions are expected across northern Aroostook County, with no significant precipitation indicated. Clouds will increase or become more widespread during the evening, followed by mostly cloudy skies overnight. Temperatures will fall into the middle 20s, bringing another widespread freeze to the region.
Long Range Trends: Friday, November 13 – Thursday,
November 19
The latest outlook for northern Maine favors above-normal temperatures with below-normal precipitation possible during the period. Ridging expanding eastward across the continent, accompanied by weakening troughing near the Atlantic coast, should support generally quieter weather. For the Saint John Valley, average daytime highs are in the upper 30s to around 40°F, with overnight lows in the lower to middle 20s. Individual days may still experience considerable temperature variability.
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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Much of the
nation will experience relatively quiet
weather through the weekend, although
several developing storm systems will bring
unsettled conditions to portions of the East
Coast, southern Texas, and Pacific
Northwest.
A slow-moving frontal boundary along the Atlantic coast will support showers and thunderstorms from the Mid-Atlantic into southeastern New England Friday. Locally heavy rainfall could produce flooding, particularly near the I-95 corridor. The greatest concern will shift toward southeastern New England Friday night into Saturday morning as low pressure strengthens south of Long Island.
Farther inland, a disturbance crossing the Great Lakes will draw colder Canadian air southward, bringing chilly rain and some wet snow near the international border. By early Sunday, accumulating snow may become possible across the higher elevations of interior New England.
Elsewhere, the threat of heavy rainfall will increase across southern Texas during the weekend, while a strengthening Pacific storm approaches the Northwest with rain and gusty winds early Sunday. The northern Plains will remain relatively mild, while cooler-than-normal conditions spread from the southern Plains into the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic states.
A slow-moving frontal boundary along the Atlantic coast will support showers and thunderstorms from the Mid-Atlantic into southeastern New England Friday. Locally heavy rainfall could produce flooding, particularly near the I-95 corridor. The greatest concern will shift toward southeastern New England Friday night into Saturday morning as low pressure strengthens south of Long Island.
Farther inland, a disturbance crossing the Great Lakes will draw colder Canadian air southward, bringing chilly rain and some wet snow near the international border. By early Sunday, accumulating snow may become possible across the higher elevations of interior New England.
Elsewhere, the threat of heavy rainfall will increase across southern Texas during the weekend, while a strengthening Pacific storm approaches the Northwest with rain and gusty winds early Sunday. The northern Plains will remain relatively mild, while cooler-than-normal conditions spread from the southern Plains into the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic states.
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