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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
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Tuesday, April 14
High: 49° at 2:22 pm | Low: 36° at 5:41 am
Precipitation: 0.23" | Snow: 0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: N @ calm | Max. Gust:
9 mph @ 9:41 am
Data
source: Davis Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge
not heated in winter.
Wednesday, April 15
Precipitation 2026
Normal High: 45° |
Record High: 78° (1969)
Normal Low: 25° | Record Low: 10° (2018)
Normal Daily Precipitation: 0.11" | Record Precipitation: 0.78" (1955)
Normal Low: 25° | Record Low: 10° (2018)
Normal Daily Precipitation: 0.11" | Record Precipitation: 0.78" (1955)
Normal Daily Snowfall:
0.2" | Record Snowfall: 2.0" (1971)
Source: NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
Rain:
7.99" | normal: 9.35" (-1.36")
Snow 25-26: 78.3" | normal: 97.3" (-19.1")
Snow 25-26: 78.3" | normal: 97.3" (-19.1")
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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
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The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley
of Maine
7-Day Outlook: Wed. Apr. 15 – Tue. Apr.
21
For today, mostly cloudy skies are expected with areas of patchy fog and drizzle during the morning hours, followed by a chance of light rain this afternoon. High temperatures will reach the lower 50s with light northeast winds becoming southeast later in the day. Tonight will remain mostly cloudy with a continued chance of rain and areas of fog developing after midnight. Overnight lows will fall into the lower 40s with light southeast winds.
On Thursday, patchy morning fog will give way to widespread cloud cover and a greater likelihood of rain as another weak disturbance approaches. Highs will again reach the lower 50s with light southeast winds. Rain chances will continue into Thursday night, although coverage will become more scattered. Patchy fog is expected overnight with lows in the upper 30s as winds shift from southeast to northeast.
By Friday, conditions will begin to gradually improve. Morning fog and a lingering chance of light rain will give way to partial sunshine by the afternoon, although a slight chance of showers may persist. High temperatures will rise into the mid-50s with light north winds. Friday night will feature partly cloudy skies with areas of patchy fog developing once again and lows settling into the mid-30s.
Overall, rainfall through this period will be light, with amounts generally up to one quarter of an inch across the Valley, as weak systems continue to move along the stalled frontal boundary to the south.
This system will move into the region Sunday into Sunday night, resulting in mostly cloudy skies and increasing chances for rain. A chance of rain Sunday morning will transition to more widespread rainfall by the afternoon, with highs in the mid-50s. Rainfall amounts of a quarter to a half-inch are expected. Sunday night will remain mostly cloudy with rain likely during the evening, possibly mixing with snow as colder air moves in. Overnight lows will fall into the upper 20s.
There remains considerable uncertainty regarding precipitation types Sunday night into Monday, as forecast models vary on near-surface temperatures. On Monday, a chance of rain during the morning may mix with or change to snow showers, with partly sunny skies developing later in the day. It will be much cooler, with highs only reaching the upper 30s. Monday night will turn partly cloudy and cold, with lows around 20 degrees.
By Tuesday, mostly sunny conditions are expected with highs in the lower 40s. Tuesday night will feature partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of rain or snow showers and lows near the upper 20s.
The combination of this rainfall and continued melting of the remaining snowpack across far northern areas will lead to gradual rises on area rivers, bringing flows to near or slightly above typical levels for this time of year. Despite these increases, river flooding is not anticipated. River ice has cleared from most waterways except for the Allagash and Saint John Rivers, where ice movement continues but is not currently causing any significant issues.
Updated
April 15 at 8:20 AM EDT
Today – Friday
The Saint John Valley will remain on the northern periphery of a
broad area of high pressure aloft over the eastern United States
through the end of the week. At the surface, a frontal boundary will
remain nearly stationary across southern New England, allowing weak
areas of low pressure to track along it and bring periods of
unsettled weather to the region.For today, mostly cloudy skies are expected with areas of patchy fog and drizzle during the morning hours, followed by a chance of light rain this afternoon. High temperatures will reach the lower 50s with light northeast winds becoming southeast later in the day. Tonight will remain mostly cloudy with a continued chance of rain and areas of fog developing after midnight. Overnight lows will fall into the lower 40s with light southeast winds.
On Thursday, patchy morning fog will give way to widespread cloud cover and a greater likelihood of rain as another weak disturbance approaches. Highs will again reach the lower 50s with light southeast winds. Rain chances will continue into Thursday night, although coverage will become more scattered. Patchy fog is expected overnight with lows in the upper 30s as winds shift from southeast to northeast.
By Friday, conditions will begin to gradually improve. Morning fog and a lingering chance of light rain will give way to partial sunshine by the afternoon, although a slight chance of showers may persist. High temperatures will rise into the mid-50s with light north winds. Friday night will feature partly cloudy skies with areas of patchy fog developing once again and lows settling into the mid-30s.
Overall, rainfall through this period will be light, with amounts generally up to one quarter of an inch across the Valley, as weak systems continue to move along the stalled frontal boundary to the south.
Saturday – Tuesday
Partly sunny skies are expected across the Saint John Valley
on Saturday, with highs reaching the upper 50s. Clouds will
increase Saturday night as the next system begins to approach,
bringing a chance of rain after midnight and lows in the
mid-40s.This system will move into the region Sunday into Sunday night, resulting in mostly cloudy skies and increasing chances for rain. A chance of rain Sunday morning will transition to more widespread rainfall by the afternoon, with highs in the mid-50s. Rainfall amounts of a quarter to a half-inch are expected. Sunday night will remain mostly cloudy with rain likely during the evening, possibly mixing with snow as colder air moves in. Overnight lows will fall into the upper 20s.
There remains considerable uncertainty regarding precipitation types Sunday night into Monday, as forecast models vary on near-surface temperatures. On Monday, a chance of rain during the morning may mix with or change to snow showers, with partly sunny skies developing later in the day. It will be much cooler, with highs only reaching the upper 30s. Monday night will turn partly cloudy and cold, with lows around 20 degrees.
By Tuesday, mostly sunny conditions are expected with highs in the lower 40s. Tuesday night will feature partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of rain or snow showers and lows near the upper 20s.
The combination of this rainfall and continued melting of the remaining snowpack across far northern areas will lead to gradual rises on area rivers, bringing flows to near or slightly above typical levels for this time of year. Despite these increases, river flooding is not anticipated. River ice has cleared from most waterways except for the Allagash and Saint John Rivers, where ice movement continues but is not currently causing any significant issues.
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A dynamic spring pattern will bring a wide range of weather across the United States. Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains through the Midwest into the lower Great Lakes today and tonight, with additional severe storms possible across the interior Northeast on Thursday. Hazards include damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes. Meanwhile, unseasonably warm air will surge into the Mid-Atlantic, where temperatures may exceed 90 degrees before easing slightly by Friday. In contrast, a cold front will bring sharply colder air to the Pacific Northwest, along with coastal rain and significant mountain snowfall across the Cascades and northern Rockies, spreading inland through the end of the week.
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A widespread risk for severe thunderstorms will extend from the southern Plains through the Midwest and into the Great Lakes this afternoon and evening. Storms are expected to form within a warm, humid, and unstable air mass, supported by strengthening winds aloft. These conditions will favor the development of organized thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging wind gusts, and a few tornadoes. The greatest potential for more intense storms, including stronger tornadoes, will be across parts of Iowa and northern Missouri, where atmospheric conditions appear most favorable. Farther south into Oklahoma and north Texas, storms may initially form as isolated cells before merging into clusters, continuing the threat for severe weather. Across the Great Lakes region, multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible, although the exact placement of the strongest activity remains uncertain and will depend on smaller scale features.
A widespread risk for severe thunderstorms will extend from the southern Plains through the Midwest and into the Great Lakes this afternoon and evening. Storms are expected to form within a warm, humid, and unstable air mass, supported by strengthening winds aloft. These conditions will favor the development of organized thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging wind gusts, and a few tornadoes. The greatest potential for more intense storms, including stronger tornadoes, will be across parts of Iowa and northern Missouri, where atmospheric conditions appear most favorable. Farther south into Oklahoma and north Texas, storms may initially form as isolated cells before merging into clusters, continuing the threat for severe weather. Across the Great Lakes region, multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible, although the exact placement of the strongest activity remains uncertain and will depend on smaller scale features.
Heavy
Rain Threat Across Great Lakes and Ohio
Valley
Periods of showers and thunderstorms will bring a risk of excessive rainfall across the Great Lakes and northern Ohio Valley. A slow moving frontal boundary interacting with a moist and unstable air mass will support repeated rounds of rain, with widespread totals of 1 to 3 inches possible. Some areas may experience overlapping rainfall from previous days, increasing the potential for localized flooding. Farther southwest, eastern Oklahoma and the Ozarks may see scattered thunderstorms capable of producing brief heavy downpours, although rainfall amounts are expected to remain more limited. Across the Northeast, early day showers may be followed by additional afternoon thunderstorms, bringing localized heavier rainfall. Urban areas and regions with lower drainage capacity may be more vulnerable to runoff issues where heavier rain occurs.
Periods of showers and thunderstorms will bring a risk of excessive rainfall across the Great Lakes and northern Ohio Valley. A slow moving frontal boundary interacting with a moist and unstable air mass will support repeated rounds of rain, with widespread totals of 1 to 3 inches possible. Some areas may experience overlapping rainfall from previous days, increasing the potential for localized flooding. Farther southwest, eastern Oklahoma and the Ozarks may see scattered thunderstorms capable of producing brief heavy downpours, although rainfall amounts are expected to remain more limited. Across the Northeast, early day showers may be followed by additional afternoon thunderstorms, bringing localized heavier rainfall. Urban areas and regions with lower drainage capacity may be more vulnerable to runoff issues where heavier rain occurs.
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Concerns
Dry and breezy conditions will develop across portions of the southern High Plains and the southern Appalachians into the Mid-Atlantic today as a weather system departs the region. In the southern High Plains, gusty winds combined with very low humidity and dry vegetation will create an elevated risk for fire spread. Across the southern Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, warm temperatures rising into the mid-80s to lower 90s, along with low humidity and dry fuels, will also support increased fire weather concerns. While conditions are not expected to reach critical levels in most areas, any fires that develop could spread more quickly than usual.
Dry and breezy conditions will develop across portions of the southern High Plains and the southern Appalachians into the Mid-Atlantic today as a weather system departs the region. In the southern High Plains, gusty winds combined with very low humidity and dry vegetation will create an elevated risk for fire spread. Across the southern Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, warm temperatures rising into the mid-80s to lower 90s, along with low humidity and dry fuels, will also support increased fire weather concerns. While conditions are not expected to reach critical levels in most areas, any fires that develop could spread more quickly than usual.
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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.
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- 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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