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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
Near
Edmonston, New Brunswick, Canada
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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April 2026
High: 69° on 4/27 / Low: 7° on 4/8
Rainfall: 4.47" (avg. 3.17") = -1.3" / Snowfall: 9.0" (avg. 6.6") = +2.4"
Wind: Avg. Dir. & Speed: N @ 2 mph / Max. Gust: 26 mph on 4/30
High: 69° on 4/27 / Low: 7° on 4/8
Rainfall: 4.47" (avg. 3.17") = -1.3" / Snowfall: 9.0" (avg. 6.6") = +2.4"
Wind: Avg. Dir. & Speed: N @ 2 mph / Max. Gust: 26 mph on 4/30
Data
source: Davis
Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station & NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
Monday, May 4
High: 74° at 11:45 am | Low: 37° at 5:31
am
Rainfall: 0.21" | Snowfall: 0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: SW @ 2 mph | Max. Daily
Gust:
23 mph @ 11:47 am
Data
source: Davis Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge
not heated in winter.
Tuesday, May 5
Normal High: 57° |
Record High: 84° (1999)
Normal Low: 34° | Record Low: 20° (1985)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.11" | Record Rainfall: 1.32" (1946)
Normal Low: 34° | Record Low: 20° (1985)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.11" | Record Rainfall: 1.32" (1946)
Normal Daily Snowfall:
0.0" | Record Snowfall: < 0.5" (1992)
Source: NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data / Records since
1893
Rain: 12.08"
| normal: 11.69" (+0.39")
Snow 25-26: 84.8" | normal: 99.3" (-14.5")
Snow 25-26: 84.8" | normal: 99.3" (-14.5")
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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The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley
of Maine
Outlooks
updated 7-9 AM ET Weekdays / 8-10 AM Weekends &
Holidays
7-Day Outlook: Tue. May 5 – Mon. May 11
A cold front will stall out over Maine today into tonight then move
east into the Maritimes Thursday. Surface high pressure will build
into the region; however, an upper-level trough to the west will move
across the area Thursday into Friday keeping some instability and
cloudiness over the Valley. A chance of showers Wednesday morning
gives way to steadier rain as the day progresses with a 100 percent
chance of precipitation with rainfall totals in the 0.50 to 0.75-inch
range. High in the middle-to-upper 40s with light southwest wind in
the morning becoming variable in the afternoon.
Wednesday night, mostly cloudy skies remain over the SJV with calm wind and a 60 percent chance of rain overnight with precipitation totals in the 1/4 to 1/2-inch range across the Valley. Low in the mid-to-upper 30s.
Mostly sunny skies are expected Friday with a weak disturbance bringing a 30 percent chance of showers in the afternoon with some isolated afternoon thunderstorms also possible. Highs in the low-to-middle 50s expected with northwest wind around 5-6 mph. A 20 percent chance of showers with partly cloudy skies in the evening becoming mostly clear overnight. Low in the middle 30s with light southwest winds.
For Sunday, expect partly sunny skies with a 60 percent chance of showers by late afternoon as an area of low pressure moves across the state. Temperatures climb into the upper 50s to near 60 with south wind 8-14 mph. Sunday night, a 50 percent chance of showers with temperatures in the upper 30s to lower 40s and light south wind.
Monday looks partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid-50s with light west wind. Monday night, partly cloudy skies with a 20 percent chance of showers expected and lows in the middle 30s. Northwest wind 0-7 mph.
For Tuesday, expect a cold front to move east in the Maritimes with high pressure building in from the west. Mostly sunny skies for the Valley with temperatures in the lower-to-middle 50s with light northwest wind. A slight chance of afternoon showers are possible. Tuesday night features partly cloudy skies with light west wind and lows in the mid-30s.
Updated
May 6 at 7:50 AM EDT
Wed. May 6 - Fri. May 8
Wednesday night, mostly cloudy skies remain over the SJV with calm wind and a 60 percent chance of rain overnight with precipitation totals in the 1/4 to 1/2-inch range across the Valley. Low in the mid-to-upper 30s.
As the cold front moves east Thursday, rain tapers to showers,
mainly in the afternoon with partly sunny skies for Valley
communities. There is a 60 percent chance of precipitation with less
than 1/10-inch
rainfall expected. Highs reach the mid-50s with west wind 5-10 mph.
Thursday night, partly cloudy skies overspread the Valley with a
slight chance of showers. Lows in the lower-to-middle 30s and west
wind 0-5 mph expected.
Mostly sunny skies are expected Friday with a weak disturbance bringing a 30 percent chance of showers in the afternoon with some isolated afternoon thunderstorms also possible. Highs in the low-to-middle 50s expected with northwest wind around 5-6 mph. A 20 percent chance of showers with partly cloudy skies in the evening becoming mostly clear overnight. Low in the middle 30s with light southwest winds.
Sat. May 9 - Tue. May 12
Partly sunny skies overspread the region Saturday, with increasing clouds as the day progresses with a system approaching from the Great Lakes region. Some isolated showers are possible by afternoon with highs topping out in the mid-50s. Southwest wind 0-7 mph. Saturday night, a 30 percent chance of showers develops with lows in the upper 30s to near 40 under mostly cloudy skies. South wind 0-7 mph anticipated.
Partly sunny skies overspread the region Saturday, with increasing clouds as the day progresses with a system approaching from the Great Lakes region. Some isolated showers are possible by afternoon with highs topping out in the mid-50s. Southwest wind 0-7 mph. Saturday night, a 30 percent chance of showers develops with lows in the upper 30s to near 40 under mostly cloudy skies. South wind 0-7 mph anticipated.
For Sunday, expect partly sunny skies with a 60 percent chance of showers by late afternoon as an area of low pressure moves across the state. Temperatures climb into the upper 50s to near 60 with south wind 8-14 mph. Sunday night, a 50 percent chance of showers with temperatures in the upper 30s to lower 40s and light south wind.
Monday looks partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid-50s with light west wind. Monday night, partly cloudy skies with a 20 percent chance of showers expected and lows in the middle 30s. Northwest wind 0-7 mph.
For Tuesday, expect a cold front to move east in the Maritimes with high pressure building in from the west. Mostly sunny skies for the Valley with temperatures in the lower-to-middle 50s with light northwest wind. A slight chance of afternoon showers are possible. Tuesday night features partly cloudy skies with light west wind and lows in the mid-30s.
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A significant late season winter storm continues across the Rockies with heavy, wet snowfall persisting through Wednesday night. Accumulations of 4 to 10 inches are likely along the Interstate 25 corridor, with up to 30 inches in higher terrain, creating hazardous travel and possible tree and power line damage. Farther east, strong to severe thunderstorms will impact the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley today with damaging winds, large hail, tornado potential, and heavy rainfall. The front shifts southeast Thursday, maintaining some severe risk. Another system develops in the Northern Plains and Rockies late week, bringing additional showers, thunderstorms, and some high elevation snow. Cooler temperatures spread south and east while the West stays warm. Conditions improve gradually by weekend.
Severe
Thunderstorms Expected Across the
Southeast Today
An enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms is in place this afternoon and evening from northern Louisiana through central Mississippi into central Alabama. Storms are expected to develop along and ahead of a southward moving cold front, with the potential to become intense. Supercells may form first, bringing threats of large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes, including the possibility of a few strong tornadoes. As storms grow into larger clusters overnight, the primary risk will shift toward widespread damaging winds extending into parts of Georgia. Additional storms are possible in eastern and central Texas, though coverage should be more limited.
An enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms is in place this afternoon and evening from northern Louisiana through central Mississippi into central Alabama. Storms are expected to develop along and ahead of a southward moving cold front, with the potential to become intense. Supercells may form first, bringing threats of large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes, including the possibility of a few strong tornadoes. As storms grow into larger clusters overnight, the primary risk will shift toward widespread damaging winds extending into parts of Georgia. Additional storms are possible in eastern and central Texas, though coverage should be more limited.
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Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
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Heavy
Rainfall May Lead to Localized Flooding
Across the Southeast
A slight risk of excessive rainfall is in place today across parts of the interior Southeast, including areas from Arkansas to Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. Periods of showers and thunderstorms will continue along a slow moving cold front, bringing rounds of heavy rain. Some locations may see storms track over the same areas, leading to rainfall totals of one to two inches in a short time and increasing the risk of localized flooding. While the exact placement of the heaviest rain remains uncertain, conditions support the potential for isolated higher totals.
A slight risk of excessive rainfall is in place today across parts of the interior Southeast, including areas from Arkansas to Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. Periods of showers and thunderstorms will continue along a slow moving cold front, bringing rounds of heavy rain. Some locations may see storms track over the same areas, leading to rainfall totals of one to two inches in a short time and increasing the risk of localized flooding. While the exact placement of the heaviest rain remains uncertain, conditions support the potential for isolated higher totals.
🔥Fire Weather Outlook🔥
Learn more about Fire Weather Outlooks
Low
Fire Danger Overall Despite Dry and
Breezy Conditions in the Southwest
Fire weather concerns remain limited today across southern New Mexico and west Texas, with no critical risk areas expected. A passing weather system will bring dry and breezy conditions, especially during the afternoon when winds increase and humidity drops. Some locations may experience very dry air and gusty winds, which can briefly elevate the risk of fire spread. However, recent rainfall has kept vegetation from becoming overly dry, reducing the overall threat. A few isolated spots, particularly in higher terrain, could still see localized concerns.
Fire weather concerns remain limited today across southern New Mexico and west Texas, with no critical risk areas expected. A passing weather system will bring dry and breezy conditions, especially during the afternoon when winds increase and humidity drops. Some locations may experience very dry air and gusty winds, which can briefly elevate the risk of fire spread. However, recent rainfall has kept vegetation from becoming overly dry, reducing the overall threat. A few isolated spots, particularly in higher terrain, could still see localized concerns.
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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.
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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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