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St. John
                           River at Dickey, ME
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Fort Kent, Maine

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

August 31–September 6, 2026
Updated August 31 at 7:50 AM EDT


Monday – Wednesday
A cool start to the day this morning, with the weather station here in Fort Kent recording a low of 48°F at 4:55 am. The Saint John Valley begins the week beneath a relatively quiet late-summer weather pattern as high pressure settles across northern New England. Aloft, west-northwest flow along the northern edge of a stronger ridge farther south will help maintain dry and generally pleasant conditions today, with temperatures moderating after the cool morning.

High pressure will remain nearby tonight, bringing mostly clear skies, light to near-calm winds, and another cool night. With high pressure moving over the Maritimes, Tuesday should also remain mainly dry and mild, although clouds will gradually increase as the high begins to move away.

The pattern becomes more unsettled Wednesday as an upper-level disturbance and associated low pressure approach from Canada. Winds will gradually turn southeasterly, bringing increasing moisture into northern Maine. Clouds will thicken, with showers or periods of rain becoming increasingly likely later Wednesday and especially Wednesday night. Some uncertainty remains in the timing and development of the system, but Wednesday night into Thursday currently appears to be the wettest period.

Monday, August 31
Sunny to mostly sunny and pleasant after the cool morning. Dry air and northwest winds around 5–10 mph will accompany afternoon temperatures near 70°F. High pressure remains nearby tonight, allowing winds to become light and temperatures to fall quickly after sunset. Mostly clear skies are expected with some patchy late-night river-valley fog possible. Low around 45–47°F.

Tuesday, September 1
Another generally pleasant day. Some increase in clouds is likely as disturbances track through the larger-scale west-northwest flow, but the better chance for showers should remain south of the Saint John Valley. Expect partly sunny skies with a high in the lower 70s and generally light winds. Clouds increase Tuesday night as moisture begins spreading northward ahead of the next system. Low in the upper 40s to around 50°F.

Wednesday, September 2
The transition toward unsettled weather begins. Clouds should thicken as southeasterly flow strengthens and the next shortwave approaches from the west. Some rain or showers may reach the Saint John Valley during the morning, although timing remains somewhat uncertain; precipitation should become more likely later Wednesday and especially Wednesday night as the larger system moves into Maine. Despite the clouds, temperatures should reach around 70°F, with the increasingly moist air mass holding Wednesday night's temperatures in the lower to middle 50s.

Thursday – Sunday
The latter half of the week begins unsettled as an upper-level disturbance and associated surface low move through the Northeast. Increasing moisture ahead of the system Wednesday will leave northern Maine beneath considerable cloud cover heading into Thursday. The low and its associated trough will move through the region Thursday into Friday, maintaining opportunities for showers while temperatures remain somewhat suppressed by clouds and precipitation. NWS Caribou guidance currently places the highest precipitation probabilities across northern Maine Thursday, followed by gradually diminishing chances Friday.

Behind the system, weak high pressure should begin building toward northern New England Friday night into Saturday. Drier air and modest mid-level ridging should produce improving conditions and some recovery in temperatures Saturday, though a few lingering showers may remain possible across the Saint John Valley.

Sunday is looking partly cloudy to mostly sunny in Fort Kent and vicinity as high pressure moves across the region. Partly cloudy skies and seasonable temperatures are expected Sunday night, though some uncertainty remains regarding the timing of an approaching frontal system from the west.

Thursday, September 3
Cloudy and cool with periods of rain or showers likely. The combination of clouds, precipitation, and an easterly to southeasterly flow should hold temperatures to the lower to middle 60s. Showers remain possible Thursday evening before gradually becoming less numerous overnight. Low in the lower 50s. NWS guidance currently carries a 60–70% precipitation probability across northern Maine.

Friday, September 4
Mostly cloudy with lingering showers possible, particularly during the morning, as the upper-level disturbance slowly pulls away. Some drying should develop later in the day, although clouds may prove stubborn. High in the middle to upper 60s. Partly to mostly cloudy Friday night with decreasing shower chances and the possibility of patchy fog. Low in the upper 40s.

Saturday, September 5
Improving conditions as weak high pressure and somewhat drier air move into northern Maine. Morning clouds should give way to a mixture of clouds and sunshine, with only a small chance of a residual shower. Temperatures recover to around 70°F. Mainly dry Saturday night with some clearing and another cool night. Low in the middle to upper 40s.

Sunday, September 6
Partly sunny to mostly cloudy as the next disturbance approaches. Much of the day may remain dry, although clouds should increase and a shower cannot be ruled out, particularly later in the day or toward Sunday night. Temperatures should be seasonably mild, with a high in the lower 70s. Low Sunday night around the upper 40s to near 50°F. Confidence is lower regarding Sunday precipitation because of differences in the timing of the next disturbance.

Long Range: Mon. Sep. 7 – Sun. Sep. 13
The latest Climate Prediction Center outlook favors near-normal temperatures for Fort Kent and the Saint John Valley September 7–13, with warmer-than-normal conditions favored farther south and west. Near-normal precipitation is favored across northern Maine. For Fort Kent, early September climatological normals average around 68°F for the high and 45°F for the low, with temperatures gradually trending downward as September progresses.

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.


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Heavy Rain, Severe Storms Highlight Early Week
Monsoonal thunderstorms will bring heavy rain and a Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) of excessive rainfall to parts of the Great Basin Monday, where flash flooding and debris flows are possible. Additional thunderstorms may produce localized flooding across the Southwest, Rockies, and Central Plains. On Tuesday, a cold front will trigger thunderstorms from the Plains through the Great Lakes and Northeast. A Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of severe storms covers portions of the Lower Great Lakes, Northeast, and northern Mid-Atlantic, with damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes possible. Heavy thunderstorms will also pose a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall along the western and central Gulf Coast Tuesday and Wednesday. Meanwhile, summer heat continues across portions of the central U.S.


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Weather Notice: 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.

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Saint John River at Fort Kent
Saint
                     John River at Fort Kent
Ice in winter may affect gauge measurement.


Fish River at Fort Kent
Fish
                     River at Fort Kent
Ice in winter may affect gauge measurement.


Allagash River above Allagash
Allagash River above Allagash
Ice in winter may affect gauge measurement.


St. John River at Dickey
St. John River at Dickey
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