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Friday, February 20
High: 23° at 2:22
pm | Low: -5° at 6:20 am
Precipitation: 0.00" | Snow:
0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: NW at 1 mph | Daily
Maximum Gust: 11 mph at 2:30 pm
Data source: Davis Instruments Vantage Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge not heated in winter.
Data source: Davis Instruments Vantage Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge not heated in winter.
Saturday, February 21
Normal High: 25°
| Record High: 59° (1994)
Normal Low: -1° | Record Low: -38° (1993)
Normal Low: -1° | Record Low: -38° (1993)
Normal Daily
Precipitation: 0.08" | Record
Precipitation: 0.82" (2013)
Normal Daily Snow: 0.8" |
Record Snow: 9.2" (1946)
Source: NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data collected since
1893
Precipitation 2026
Precipitation: 2.87" | normal
= 4.46" (-1.59")Snowfall
25-26: 59.6" | normal = 68.1 (-8.5")
Snowfall 24-25: 73.2" | normal = 99.3" (-26.1")
Snowfall 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 collected since 1893
Data source: NOAA SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data collected since 1893
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The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Upper Saint John
Valley of Maine
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7-Day Outlook: Sat. Feb. 21 -
Fri. Feb. 27
Updated February 21 at 9:40 am EST
Updated February 21 at 9:40 am EST
Today - Monday
Partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies are expected over Fort Kent and vicinity today as high pressure continues to build down from the north in Québec. Today's high will be in the mid-20s with north wind 9-11 mph gusting to around 21 mph (producing wind chill values -10 to -15°F at times). Tonight, mostly clear skies remain over the Valley with temperatures in the 0 to 5 above range and light north wind 2-3 mph.
Partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies are expected over Fort Kent and vicinity today as high pressure continues to build down from the north in Québec. Today's high will be in the mid-20s with north wind 9-11 mph gusting to around 21 mph (producing wind chill values -10 to -15°F at times). Tonight, mostly clear skies remain over the Valley with temperatures in the 0 to 5 above range and light north wind 2-3 mph.
High pressure keeps mostly sunny skies over the region Sunday with a high climbing into the low 30s. North wind 2-3 mph. Sunday night, mostly clear skies in the evening become partly cloudy overnight as an approaching storm system begins to affect the SJV. Lows Sunday night fall to near 0°F in Fort Kent with calm wind.
A significant winter storm is expected to impact the region Monday into Monday night, with the greatest effects likely across Downeast Maine. A strong low pressure system will develop over the southeastern United States and strengthen as it tracks northeast offshore, passing south of the Gulf of Maine. While there is still some uncertainty in the exact track, current trends suggest the heaviest snow and strongest winds will focus on coastal and Downeast areas.
Snowfall totals of more than 6 inches are likely across much of Downeast Maine, with the highest amounts along the coast. The snow is expected to be light and fluffy, which can accumulate quickly and blow around easily. Wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph may lead to considerable blowing and drifting snow, sharply reduced visibility, and hazardous travel. There is a chance of near-blizzard conditions along the immediate coast, depending on the storm’s exact path.
For the Saint John Valley, based on current forecast models, snowfall will be fairly light with around 1-3 inches from Fort Kent to the Caribou/Presque Isle area with Houlton potentially seeing up to 4-inches of snowfall. Less than 1-inch is expected in the Allagash/North Woods. However, as noted, the system's track will impact snowfall totals for the state, so anyone needing to travel Monday should check the latest forecast conditions from NWS Caribou or at weather.gov.
In Fort Kent, skies become mostly cloudy Monday with a 20% chance of snow by afternoon. High in the mid-20s with northeast wind 5-8 mph. Mostly cloudy skies Monday night with a 50% chance of snow. Low in the mid-10s with north wind 0-7 mph.
Tuesday - Friday
Low pressure looks to be over Cape Breton Island Tuesday
morning and move away over the course of the day with high
pressure building over the Saint John Valley. Mostly cloudy
skies Tuesday become partly cloudy Tuesday night with a high in
the low 20s and overnight lows falling to 0 to -5°F. Northwest
wind Tuesday 8-14 mph becomes west Tuesday night 0-7 mph. High
pressure brings mostly sunny skies across the SJV Wednesday with
a high in the low 20s. Southwest wind 0-7 mph.
Another system may affect the region Wednesday night into Thursday as a fast-moving disturbance drops southeast from Canada and develops into a modest area of low pressure near the Great Lakes. This system is expected to move through or just north of our area late Wednesday night into early Thursday. While there is still uncertainty in the exact track and timing, this storm currently appears less significant than the one earlier in the week.
Snow is most likely across northern areas, where some light accumulation is possible. Farther south, temperatures may be warm enough for snow to mix with or change to rain, especially on Thursday. This could lead to some slick spots, particularly for the Thursday morning commute. At this time, any travel impacts are expected to be limited and mainly across northern locations.
At present, Wednesday night features partly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of snow in Fort Kent and vicinity. Low around 5°F with light southeast wind.
Thursday skies become mostly cloudy with a 50% chances of snow.
High in the low 30s with south wind 0-7 mph. Thursday night, a 30%
chance of snow with high pressure building in overnight with
diminishing clouds. Lows fall into the lower 10s with southwest
wind 0-7 mph.
A cold front moves through early Friday with the chance of snow falling to 20%. High in the upper 20s with northwest wind 0-7 mph. Friday night, expect a 20% chance of snow in the evening then partly cloudy skies with a low in the lower 10s Friday night.
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Today -
Monday
Heavy Snow in New England; Major East Coast Winter Storm Developing; Wet Northwest Pattern
Locally heavy snow will continue across New England through this morning as an upper-level disturbance moves overhead. Conditions will gradually improve this afternoon, though a few snow showers may linger. Farther south, a strengthening storm system will move up the East Coast Sunday into Monday. Heavy snow and strong winds are expected from parts of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast, with the greatest impacts near the coast. Blizzard conditions are possible in some areas, especially from New Jersey to southeastern New England. Dangerous travel, power outages, and some coastal flooding may occur. Elsewhere, dry weather will cover much of the central U.S. Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest will see increasing rain and mountain snow through the weekend, with heavier rainfall possible by Monday.
Thunderstorms have already developed this
morning from Mississippi into Alabama and
Georgia along a stalled front. As the day
warms up, some storms may strengthen and shift
into more humid air, increasing the risk for
strong wind gusts—especially across southeast
Alabama and southwest to south-central
Georgia. Additional storms could form later
today near the Florida Panhandle. While the
overall severe threat is limited, a few storms
could become organized and intense.
Heavy Snow in New England; Major East Coast Winter Storm Developing; Wet Northwest Pattern
Locally heavy snow will continue across New England through this morning as an upper-level disturbance moves overhead. Conditions will gradually improve this afternoon, though a few snow showers may linger. Farther south, a strengthening storm system will move up the East Coast Sunday into Monday. Heavy snow and strong winds are expected from parts of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast, with the greatest impacts near the coast. Blizzard conditions are possible in some areas, especially from New Jersey to southeastern New England. Dangerous travel, power outages, and some coastal flooding may occur. Elsewhere, dry weather will cover much of the central U.S. Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest will see increasing rain and mountain snow through the weekend, with heavier rainfall possible by Monday.
⛈️Thunderstorm/Severe
Weather Outlook⛈️
Marginal
Risk for Severe Storms Across the
Southeast Today
Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the Southeast today into this evening. The main threats will be damaging wind gusts and large hail, with a small chance of a tornado.
Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the Southeast today into this evening. The main threats will be damaging wind gusts and large hail, with a small chance of a tornado.
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Weather🔥
Elevated Fire Weather Across the Southern Great Plains Today
Dry and breezy conditions behind a cold front today will create elevated fire weather concerns across parts of the Southern Great Plains, including southwest Texas near Big Bend and areas from southwest Kansas into the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. Humidity is expected to drop to 15–20 percent, with winds of 10–20 mph. Even with cooler temperatures farther north, very dry air and daytime warming will support an increased risk for fire spread. A narrow area in south-central Texas could briefly approach critical conditions where low humidity and stronger winds overlap. With dry grasses and vegetation already in place, any fires that start could spread rapidly and become difficult to control.
Elevated Fire Weather Across the Southern Great Plains Today
Dry and breezy conditions behind a cold front today will create elevated fire weather concerns across parts of the Southern Great Plains, including southwest Texas near Big Bend and areas from southwest Kansas into the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. Humidity is expected to drop to 15–20 percent, with winds of 10–20 mph. Even with cooler temperatures farther north, very dry air and daytime warming will support an increased risk for fire spread. A narrow area in south-central Texas could briefly approach critical conditions where low humidity and stronger winds overlap. With dry grasses and vegetation already in place, any fires that start could spread rapidly and become difficult to control.
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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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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.
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