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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 17
High: 58° at 2:13 pm | Low: 37° at 11:54 pm
Precipitation: 0.05" | Snow: 0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: N @ 2 mph | Max. Gust:
15 mph @ 3:04 pm
Data
source: Davis Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge
not heated in winter.
Saturday, April 18
Precipitation 2026
Normal High: 47° |
Record High: 71° (2008)
Normal Low: 27° | Record Low: 05° (2003)
Normal Daily Precipitation: 0.11" | Record Precipitation: 1.29" (1983)
Normal Low: 27° | Record Low: 05° (2003)
Normal Daily Precipitation: 0.11" | Record Precipitation: 1.29" (1983)
Normal Daily Snowfall:
0.2" | Record Snowfall: 2.3" (1967)
Source: NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
Rain: 8.71"
| normal: 9.69" (-0.98")
Snow 25-26: 78.3" | normal: 98.0" (-19.5")
Snow 25-26: 78.3" | normal: 98.0" (-19.5")
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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Fort
Kent, Maine, USA — Sun & Moon Today
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Moon Phase: 🌒 Waxing Crescent → 🌓 First Quarter @ 10:32 pm Thu. 23 Apr.
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The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley
of Maine
7-Day Outlook: Sat. Apr. 18 – Fri. Apr.
24
Rain will continue into early Sunday evening before changing to a brief period of light snow or snow showers as colder air moves in from the west. Most locations are expected to receive between 1/2 and 3/4-inch of precipitation. With the ground still frozen across much of the Valley, rainfall will not readily soak into the soil and will instead run off into low-lying areas. This may result in ponding on roads, clogged culverts, and rising water levels in small streams and creeks. A light snow accumulation is possible Sunday night as temperatures drop into the lower 20s under mostly cloudy skies.
By Monday, high pressure will build into the region, bringing colder and drier conditions. High temperatures will remain below normal, reaching only the mid-30s, accompanied by breezy northwest winds. Skies will gradually become mostly clear Monday night, allowing temperatures to fall into the 15 to 20 degree range.
Updated
April 18 at 8:50 AM EDT
Today – Monday
A warm front will lift across the region today into tonight,
followed by a strong cold front on Sunday. Mostly sunny skies this
afternoon will give way to increasing clouds tonight, with a slight
chance of rain developing after midnight. Gusty southeast to south
winds are expected through tonight, with gusts up to 30 mph. Lows
will fall to around 40 degrees. On Sunday, cloudy skies and areas of
morning fog will accompany widespread rain as the cold front
approaches. Temperatures will reach the upper 40s before falling
through the afternoon as winds shift from the south to the west.Rain will continue into early Sunday evening before changing to a brief period of light snow or snow showers as colder air moves in from the west. Most locations are expected to receive between 1/2 and 3/4-inch of precipitation. With the ground still frozen across much of the Valley, rainfall will not readily soak into the soil and will instead run off into low-lying areas. This may result in ponding on roads, clogged culverts, and rising water levels in small streams and creeks. A light snow accumulation is possible Sunday night as temperatures drop into the lower 20s under mostly cloudy skies.
By Monday, high pressure will build into the region, bringing colder and drier conditions. High temperatures will remain below normal, reaching only the mid-30s, accompanied by breezy northwest winds. Skies will gradually become mostly clear Monday night, allowing temperatures to fall into the 15 to 20 degree range.
Tuesday – Friday
A large-scale weather pattern featuring a dip in the jet
stream over the Northeast will keep conditions cooler through
the first half of the week, while high pressure remains to the
west. Overall, temperatures through the mid-week period will
remain seasonably cool, with daytime highs in the 40s and
nighttime lows in the 20s to near 32 degrees. After lingering moisture exits on Monday, Tuesday will be
dry with sunny skies and highs in the lower 40s. The air will
become quite dry during the afternoon, but with light winds,
the risk for fire spread will remain low. Tuesday night will
start partly cloudy before becoming mostly cloudy, with lows
in the mid-20s.
On Wednesday, a weak system will pass through the area, bringing a chance of rain or snow showers during the afternoon, with highs again in the lower 40s. A slight chance of rain may linger into Wednesday evening before skies gradually become partly cloudy overnight, with lows in the upper 20s.
On Wednesday, a weak system will pass through the area, bringing a chance of rain or snow showers during the afternoon, with highs again in the lower 40s. A slight chance of rain may linger into Wednesday evening before skies gradually become partly cloudy overnight, with lows in the upper 20s.
By Thursday, the pattern begins to shift as the jet
stream flattens and high pressure builds more strongly
across the eastern United States. This will lead to mostly
sunny skies and moderating temperatures, with highs in the
mid-40s Thursday and upper 40s by Friday. Friday night will
bring increasing clouds and a slight chance of rain, with lows
in the lower 30s.
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Today's US National Weather Outlook
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A widespread area of showers and thunderstorms will track from the Northeast to the Gulf Coast on Saturday as a strong cold front moves east. Some storms may become severe, producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and possibly a tornado, along with isolated flash flooding in areas of heavier rain. The storms will reach the East Coast late Saturday into early Sunday, followed by clearing conditions by mid-day. Behind the front, a much cooler air mass will sweep across the central and eastern United States, bringing a noticeable drop in temperatures after a week of unseasonable warmth. In contrast, dry and gusty conditions behind the front will increase the risk of fire weather across parts of the central and southern High Plains this weekend. Meanwhile, a Pacific system will begin spreading rain into the Northwest by Sunday, expanding into northern California by Monday with a chance of localized flooding. Cooler conditions will dominate much of the East, while warmer temperatures begin building across the western United States.
Strong
Storms Possible Today in the Ohio Valley
and Appalachians
Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop today from the upper Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians as a cold front pushes eastward. Some of these storms could become strong to severe, with damaging wind gusts as the primary threat. A few storms may also produce small hail or a brief tornado, although these risks are more limited. The storms are expected to form by early afternoon and gradually weaken by early evening as they move into less favorable conditions farther east. Farther south into central Texas, scattered showers and thunderstorms will persist through the day as the cold front interacts with warm, moist air. A few stronger storms in this region may produce large hail and isolated strong wind gusts. Overall, while severe weather will be somewhat scattered, conditions will support periods of active weather in both regions before storms diminish later in the day.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop today from the upper Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians as a cold front pushes eastward. Some of these storms could become strong to severe, with damaging wind gusts as the primary threat. A few storms may also produce small hail or a brief tornado, although these risks are more limited. The storms are expected to form by early afternoon and gradually weaken by early evening as they move into less favorable conditions farther east. Farther south into central Texas, scattered showers and thunderstorms will persist through the day as the cold front interacts with warm, moist air. A few stronger storms in this region may produce large hail and isolated strong wind gusts. Overall, while severe weather will be somewhat scattered, conditions will support periods of active weather in both regions before storms diminish later in the day.
🌧️Excessive
Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
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Isolated
Flash Flooding Risk Along Gulf Coast and
Mid-Atlantic
A marginal risk of excessive rainfall is expected Sunday across parts of the Gulf Coast, Lower Mississippi Valley, and Mid-Atlantic. Along the Gulf Coast, a cold front settling south into Texas will interact with warm, moist air, leading to repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms, especially from near San Antonio eastward into Louisiana. Heavier rainfall may lead to isolated flash flooding, particularly in urban areas such as Houston, where runoff can accumulate more quickly. Farther east, drier recent conditions should help limit the overall flood threat. In the Mid-Atlantic, a fast-moving line of thunderstorms will sweep through during the late afternoon and evening. While rainfall amounts may not be especially high, already moist soils and local terrain could lead to isolated flash flooding issues as storms pass through.
A marginal risk of excessive rainfall is expected Sunday across parts of the Gulf Coast, Lower Mississippi Valley, and Mid-Atlantic. Along the Gulf Coast, a cold front settling south into Texas will interact with warm, moist air, leading to repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms, especially from near San Antonio eastward into Louisiana. Heavier rainfall may lead to isolated flash flooding, particularly in urban areas such as Houston, where runoff can accumulate more quickly. Farther east, drier recent conditions should help limit the overall flood threat. In the Mid-Atlantic, a fast-moving line of thunderstorms will sweep through during the late afternoon and evening. While rainfall amounts may not be especially high, already moist soils and local terrain could lead to isolated flash flooding issues as storms pass through.
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Critical
Fire Weather Threat in Nebraska and
Elevated Risk East
Critical fire weather conditions are expected today across parts of western and central Nebraska, where strong northwesterly winds and very dry air will combine with highly receptive fuels. Wind speeds of 15 to 25 mph, with higher gusts, along with low humidity levels, will create an environment favorable for rapid fire spread. These conditions are especially concerning given the already dry vegetation, increasing the risk for fast-moving wildfires. Farther east, an elevated fire weather risk will extend into portions of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Gusty southwest winds and low humidity will develop ahead of an approaching cold front. Although thunderstorms are expected later in the day, rainfall amounts may be limited, raising concerns for lightning-caused fire starts and continued fire spread in dry areas.
Critical fire weather conditions are expected today across parts of western and central Nebraska, where strong northwesterly winds and very dry air will combine with highly receptive fuels. Wind speeds of 15 to 25 mph, with higher gusts, along with low humidity levels, will create an environment favorable for rapid fire spread. These conditions are especially concerning given the already dry vegetation, increasing the risk for fast-moving wildfires. Farther east, an elevated fire weather risk will extend into portions of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Gusty southwest winds and low humidity will develop ahead of an approaching cold front. Although thunderstorms are expected later in the day, rainfall amounts may be limited, raising concerns for lightning-caused fire starts and continued fire spread in dry areas.
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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.
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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