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The
Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley
November 12– November 18, 2026
Updated November 12 at 7:35 AM EST
Thursday, November 12 – Saturday, November 14
Overview
The relatively unsettled weather that affected northern Maine
earlier in the week will give way to a brief period of quieter
conditions Thursday as weak high pressure and drier air become
established across the Saint John Valley. Mostly sunny skies and
light westerly winds will accompany temperatures in the upper 30s.
Increasing cloud cover Thursday night will precede another potential
change in the regional weather pattern, with temperatures falling
into the lower 20s.
Friday will remain predominantly dry but mostly cloudy as developing coastal low pressure influences the broader atmospheric pattern. Recent guidance favors a storm track farther south, keeping the greatest precipitation potential away from northern Aroostook County. However, increasing moisture and weak atmospheric lift may support isolated rain showers late Friday evening, changing to snow as temperatures fall toward 30°F overnight. Precipitation chances will remain around 20%.
Saturday will bring a somewhat greater opportunity for precipitation, with a 30% chance of scattered snow showers during the morning, transitioning to rain showers as temperatures reach the upper 30s. Wet snow may return late in the afternoon and evening as temperatures decrease. Significant accumulation is not anticipated, although isolated slippery surfaces remain possible where temperatures fall below freezing.
Friday will remain predominantly dry but mostly cloudy as developing coastal low pressure influences the broader atmospheric pattern. Recent guidance favors a storm track farther south, keeping the greatest precipitation potential away from northern Aroostook County. However, increasing moisture and weak atmospheric lift may support isolated rain showers late Friday evening, changing to snow as temperatures fall toward 30°F overnight. Precipitation chances will remain around 20%.
Saturday will bring a somewhat greater opportunity for precipitation, with a 30% chance of scattered snow showers during the morning, transitioning to rain showers as temperatures reach the upper 30s. Wet snow may return late in the afternoon and evening as temperatures decrease. Significant accumulation is not anticipated, although isolated slippery surfaces remain possible where temperatures fall below freezing.
Thursday: Mostly sunny skies and generally dry conditions will provide a pleasant break from the unsettled weather experienced earlier in the week. Afternoon temperatures will reach the upper 30s, with west winds of 3–7 mph. Weak high pressure and relatively dry air will maintain quiet weather throughout the day. Mostly cloudy skies will develop tonight, with northwest winds around 5 mph and temperatures falling into the lower 20s.
Friday: Mostly cloudy skies will prevail across northern Aroostook County as coastal low pressure develops farther south. Temperatures will reach the upper 30s, with northwest winds of 3–8 mph. Dry conditions are expected during the day, although precipitation chances will increase slightly overnight. A 20% chance of rain will develop between 10 PM and midnight, followed by a slight chance of snow. Cloudy skies and north winds around 5 mph will accompany lows around 30°F.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy skies and scattered rain and snow showers will maintain somewhat unsettled conditions across the Saint John Valley. A 30% chance of snow showers will continue before 10 AM, followed by a chance of rain showers through the afternoon. Temperatures will reach the upper 30s, with north winds of 3–9 mph. A slight chance of snow showers will return late in the afternoon as temperatures begin falling. Cloudy skies will continue Saturday night, with a 20% chance of lingering snow showers before 1 AM. Northwest winds around 7 mph will accompany lows in the lower 30s.
Sunday, November 15 – Wednesday, November 18
Overview
Overview
The unsettled weather associated with the
coastal low-pressure pattern late in the week will gradually give
way to quieter and increasingly mild conditions across northern
Maine. Sunday will remain under the lingering influence of the
departing system, with mostly cloudy skies and northwest winds of
7–12 mph, occasionally gusting to 22 mph. Temperatures will reach
the upper 30s, with the persistent breeze making conditions feel
colder. Mostly cloudy skies will continue overnight, with
temperatures falling into the upper 20s.
By Monday, drier air and a more stable atmospheric pattern will support increasing sunshine across the Saint John Valley. Temperatures will remain in the upper 30s, although improving sky conditions should provide a more comfortable afternoon. Mostly clear skies Monday night will encourage cooling into the upper 20s, with locally colder readings possible in sheltered valleys.
Tuesday and Wednesday will bring a more noticeable warming trend as the regional air mass gradually moderates. Abundant sunshine will accompany temperatures reaching the middle 40s Tuesday and middle to upper 40s Wednesday. Dry conditions will prevail throughout both days, providing favorable weather for outdoor activities. Overnight temperatures will also moderate, rising from the lower 30s Tuesday night into the middle 30s Wednesday night as cloud cover increases.
By Monday, drier air and a more stable atmospheric pattern will support increasing sunshine across the Saint John Valley. Temperatures will remain in the upper 30s, although improving sky conditions should provide a more comfortable afternoon. Mostly clear skies Monday night will encourage cooling into the upper 20s, with locally colder readings possible in sheltered valleys.
Tuesday and Wednesday will bring a more noticeable warming trend as the regional air mass gradually moderates. Abundant sunshine will accompany temperatures reaching the middle 40s Tuesday and middle to upper 40s Wednesday. Dry conditions will prevail throughout both days, providing favorable weather for outdoor activities. Overnight temperatures will also moderate, rising from the lower 30s Tuesday night into the middle 30s Wednesday night as cloud cover increases.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy skies and chilly
conditions will continue across Fort Kent as the influence of the
departing coastal weather system gradually diminishes. Afternoon
temperatures will reach the upper 30s, with northwest winds of 7–12
mph and gusts approaching 22 mph. The breeze will make conditions
feel colder, particularly in exposed locations. No precipitation is
expected. Mostly cloudy skies will persist Sunday night, with
temperatures falling into the upper 20s.
Monday: Mostly sunny skies and generally dry conditions will provide a welcome improvement following the unsettled weather of the preceding week. Afternoon temperatures will remain in the upper 30s, although increasing sunshine should make outdoor conditions more comfortable. No precipitation is anticipated. Mostly clear skies will continue Monday night, allowing temperatures to fall into the upper 20s. Sheltered valley locations may experience somewhat colder readings.
Tuesday: Sunny skies and noticeably milder temperatures will bring a pleasant mid-November day to the Saint John Valley. Afternoon temperatures will reach the middle 40s, representing a modest warming trend compared with the weekend. Dry conditions will prevail throughout the day. Partly cloudy skies will develop Tuesday night, with temperatures falling into the lower 30s. Freezing conditions remain possible, particularly in sheltered rural locations.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny skies and continued warming will support afternoon temperatures in the middle to upper 40s across northern Aroostook County. The improving weather pattern will provide favorable conditions for outdoor activities, with no significant precipitation expected. Mostly cloudy skies will develop Wednesday night, limiting nighttime cooling somewhat. Temperatures will fall into the middle 30s, noticeably milder than earlier in the forecast period.
Monday: Mostly sunny skies and generally dry conditions will provide a welcome improvement following the unsettled weather of the preceding week. Afternoon temperatures will remain in the upper 30s, although increasing sunshine should make outdoor conditions more comfortable. No precipitation is anticipated. Mostly clear skies will continue Monday night, allowing temperatures to fall into the upper 20s. Sheltered valley locations may experience somewhat colder readings.
Tuesday: Sunny skies and noticeably milder temperatures will bring a pleasant mid-November day to the Saint John Valley. Afternoon temperatures will reach the middle 40s, representing a modest warming trend compared with the weekend. Dry conditions will prevail throughout the day. Partly cloudy skies will develop Tuesday night, with temperatures falling into the lower 30s. Freezing conditions remain possible, particularly in sheltered rural locations.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny skies and continued warming will support afternoon temperatures in the middle to upper 40s across northern Aroostook County. The improving weather pattern will provide favorable conditions for outdoor activities, with no significant precipitation expected. Mostly cloudy skies will develop Wednesday night, limiting nighttime cooling somewhat. Temperatures will fall into the middle 30s, noticeably milder than earlier in the forecast period.
Long Range Trends: Thursday, November 19 – Wednesday,
November 25
The outlook favors above-normal temperatures and near-normal precipitation across northern Maine and the Saint John Valley. Upper-level ridging over eastern North America may support relatively mild conditions, although passing disturbances could bring occasional rain or snow. Regional averages for late November feature daytime highs in the middle to upper 30s and overnight lows in the lower to middle 20s.
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
The outlook favors above-normal temperatures and near-normal precipitation across northern Maine and the Saint John Valley. Upper-level ridging over eastern North America may support relatively mild conditions, although passing disturbances could bring occasional rain or snow. Regional averages for late November feature daytime highs in the middle to upper 30s and overnight lows in the lower to middle 20s.
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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Powerful
Coastal Storm Brings Rain and Snow as
Polar Air Spreads Across the East
A significant change in the nation's weather pattern will continue Thursday through Saturday as a strengthening coastal storm brings widespread precipitation to the Northeast, followed by a surge of much colder air from Canada.
Steady rain will spread across southern New England Thursday, becoming locally heavy near the coast as winds strengthen. Minor coastal flooding is possible around high tide. As colder air circulates around the storm, rain will change to snow across higher elevations of New York, northeastern Pennsylvania, and northern New England Thursday night into Friday. Accumulating snow and slippery travel are likely in elevated areas, while lower valleys should experience predominantly rain.
Behind the departing storm, polar air will spread across the central and eastern United States, bringing below-normal temperatures and widespread freezing conditions extending into portions of the Deep South by Saturday morning. Heavy lake-effect snow is also possible in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Meanwhile, a powerful Pacific storm will reach California Friday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and potentially dangerous blizzard conditions across the Sierra Nevada. Additional rain and mountain snow will spread inland across the Southwest into Saturday.
A significant change in the nation's weather pattern will continue Thursday through Saturday as a strengthening coastal storm brings widespread precipitation to the Northeast, followed by a surge of much colder air from Canada.
Steady rain will spread across southern New England Thursday, becoming locally heavy near the coast as winds strengthen. Minor coastal flooding is possible around high tide. As colder air circulates around the storm, rain will change to snow across higher elevations of New York, northeastern Pennsylvania, and northern New England Thursday night into Friday. Accumulating snow and slippery travel are likely in elevated areas, while lower valleys should experience predominantly rain.
Behind the departing storm, polar air will spread across the central and eastern United States, bringing below-normal temperatures and widespread freezing conditions extending into portions of the Deep South by Saturday morning. Heavy lake-effect snow is also possible in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Meanwhile, a powerful Pacific storm will reach California Friday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and potentially dangerous blizzard conditions across the Sierra Nevada. Additional rain and mountain snow will spread inland across the Southwest into Saturday.
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