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Today's Probability of Precipitation
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Tonight's Probability of Precipitation
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3-Day Precipitation Totals
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Winter Storm Severity Index (WSSI)
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Snowfall Outlook
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Ice Accumulation Outlook
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3-Day Maximum Wind Gust
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Today's Severe Weather Outlook



Today's Tornado Outlook
Maine Tornado Outlook



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Today's Fire Weather Outlook
Today's Maine Fire Weather Outlook


Fort Kent Outdoor Center
47°23'N / 68°59'W / Altitude 663 ft
1 mi / 1.5 km SW of Apex Wx station in Fort Kent



Mont Farlagne Route 2, Canada
Mont Farlagne Route 2  NB Canada
Near Edmonston, New Brunswick, Canada




St. John River @ Dickey Bridge, Allagash
St. John River at Dickey, ME
Approx. 32 mi / 51 km WSW of Fort Kent



ME Route 11 @ Soucy Hill
ME Route 11 @ Soucy Hill
Approx. 25 mi / 38 km S of Fort Kent




US Route 1 @ Van Buren, ME
US 1 @ Van Buren, ME
Approx. 32 mi / 51 km SE of Fort Kent, ME




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📅 Fort Kent Weather Almanac 📅
Non-metric units unless otherwise indicated; times US Eastern
MesoWest has live and archived Apex Wx data (Station EW0429 Fort Kent).

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
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 Daily Snowfall: 0.0" | Record Snowfall: < 0.5" (1992)
Source: NOAA SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data / Records since 1893

Precipitation 2026
Rain: 12.08" | normal: 11.69" (+0.39")
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

US National High/Low Temperatures
Source: NOAA Weather Prediction Center
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Fort Kent, Maine, USA — Sun & Moon Today

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Moon Phase: 🌖 Waning Gibbous → 🌗 Last Quarter Sat. 9 May at 5:10 pm

Moon Times for Fort Kent, Maine

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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
Updated May 6 at 7:50 AM EDT

Wed. May 6 - Fri. May 8
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.

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.

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.


🌤️ Daily Weather for Fort Kent & Vicinity 🌤️
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Maine / New Brunswick Regional Satellite

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Credit: College of DuPage / NOAA GOES-19 Imagery (visible--day; night--infrared)



🇺🇸 Today's US National Weather Outlook 🇺🇸

Severe Weather and Heavy Rain in the Southeast; Late-Season Snowstorm in the Central Rockies
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 Weather Outlook ⛈️🌪️
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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.


🌧️Excessive 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.

🔥Fire Weather Outlook
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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.


National Weather Outlook information sources: Weather Prediction Center & Storm Prediction Center

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US Snowfall Outlook
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8-14 Day Temperature Outlook
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2-Day Tropical Atlantic Outlook
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7-Day Tropical Atlantic Outlook
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Northeast Precipitation Outlook
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Northeast Ice Accumulation Outlook
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Northeast Wind Gust Outlook
NE Wind Gusts


Northeast Wave Height Outlook
NE Wave Height


Maine Drought Monitor
Maine Drouht Monitor


Saint John River at Fort Kent
Saint John River at Fort Kent
Ice in winter may affect gauge measurement.


Fish River at Fort Kent
Fish River at Fort Kent
Ice in winter may affect gauge measurement.


Allagash River above Allagash
Allagash River above Allagash
Ice in winter may affect gauge measurement.


St. John River at Dickey
St. John River at Dickey
Ice in winter may affect gauge measurement.



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Temperature in Celsius



Today's Sun
Today's Sun
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Aurora Outlook
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