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47°23'N
/ 68°59'W / Altitude 663 ft
Madawaska,
ME -- 28
mi/45 km ENE of Fort Kent
Apex Wx
Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley,
Maine
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Saturday, March 14
High: 32° at 3:42
pm | Low: 21° at 3:14 am
Precipitation: 0.01" | Snow:
~1.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: N @ 1 mph | Daily
Maximum Gust: 11 mph @ 12:21 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.
Sunday, March 15
Normal High: 33°
| Record High: 52° (1996)
Normal Low: 8° | Record Low: -19° (1967)
Normal Low: 8° | Record Low: -19° (1967)
Normal Daily
Precipitation: 0.08" | Record
Precipitation: 1.97" (1993)
Normal Daily Snow: 0.6" |
Record Snow: 18.0" (1984)
Source: NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
Precipitation 2026
Precipitation: 4.37" | normal
= 6.50 (-2.13")Snowfall
25-26: 65.1" | normal = 84.1" (-19.0")
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
Data source: NOAA SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
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Fort
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Moon Phase: 🌘 Waning Crescent → 🌑 New Moon @ 9:23 pm Wed. 18 Mar 26
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The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley
of Maine
7-Day Outlook: Sun. Mar. 15
- Sat. Mar. 21
Updated March 15 at 9:55 am EDT
Updated March 15 at 9:55 am EDT
❄️Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 4 am until 12
noon EDT Mon. 16 March
Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to 1-inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org.
Today - Tuesday
Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to 1-inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org.
Today - Tuesday
High pressure at the surface and aloft will build across the
Valley today and move east tonight. Mostly sunny skies with highs in
the low 30s are expected today with northwest wind around 5 mph.
A warm front will approach late tonight, then lift across the
region Monday. Light overrunning
precipitation will develop in advance of the front during the
early morning hours of Monday in the form of a light wintry mix. The
light wintry mix will then transition to rain, from south to north,
through Monday morning.
Lows tonight fall to around 20°F with an 80% chance of snow with
less than 1/2-inch accumulation expected. East wind in the evening
0-5 mph becomes southeast overnight increasing to 5-15 mph with
gusts to 25 mph by early Monday.
Conditions become rather messy Monday morning with a sleet/snow
mix mixing with freezing rain then transitioning to all rain as
temperatures warm. Breezy southeast winds are expected in the 10-15
mph range with gusts up to 30 mph possible. High in the low 50s.
Chance of precipitation is 100% with between 1/10 and 1/4-inch
possible and less than 1/2-inch sleet/snow accumulation.
A strong storm system will move toward Maine on Monday and Monday
night, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and snowmelt before a cold
front moves through early Tuesday morning. While the entire state
will be impacted, Downeast portions of Maine may have greater
wind/water concerns, so anyone traveling downstate from northern
Maine should check conditions before heading out.
The cold front approaches Monday night and crosses the SJV early
Tuesday with cloudy skies and a 100% chance of rain expected.
Rainfall amounts between 1/10 and 1/4-inch expected with south wind
10-15 mph gusting 25-30 mph at times. Low in the upper 30s/low 40s.
A secondary cold front moves through Tuesday with a continued
chance of rain Tuesday morning. However much colder air moves in
behind the second front with temperatures falling throughout the day
and rain changing to snow/snow showers in the late
morning-afternoon periods. A 60% chance of precipitation with
rainfall amounts less than 1/10-inch expected and little/no snow
accumulation.
Tuesday night, partly cloudy skies overspread the Saint John
Valley as cold high pressure builds across the region. Overnight
lows plunge into the 0 to 5°F range with breezy west winds making it
feel even colder.
Wednesday - Saturday
Despite spring occurring at 10:46 am Friday morning, winter reminds us that it is not quite done just yet, regardless of the calendar. Wednesday, high pressure builds across the Valley with mostly sunny skies, but quite cold temperatures topping out around 20°F (about 10-12 degrees below normal for this time of year). West wind 8-14 mph will keep wind chill values in the 6° to 11°F range. Clouds increase Wednesday night as low pressure up around James Bay pulls a cold front towards the region. Lows fall to around 10°F with south wind 0-7 mph.
Despite spring occurring at 10:46 am Friday morning, winter reminds us that it is not quite done just yet, regardless of the calendar. Wednesday, high pressure builds across the Valley with mostly sunny skies, but quite cold temperatures topping out around 20°F (about 10-12 degrees below normal for this time of year). West wind 8-14 mph will keep wind chill values in the 6° to 11°F range. Clouds increase Wednesday night as low pressure up around James Bay pulls a cold front towards the region. Lows fall to around 10°F with south wind 0-7 mph.
By Thursday, the cold front approaches with partly sunny to
mostly cloudy skies over the area and southerly flow allowing
temperatures to rise into the mid-30s. A 40% chance of snow by
afternoon with south wind 8-14 mph. Thursday night, expect a 40%
chance of snow as the cold front moves through. Temperatures in
the low 20s with south wind 0-7 mph.
Friday, mostly cloudy skies in the morning become partly
sunny in the afternoon as the low pressure and cold front move
east into the Maritimes. Breezy southwest wind 8-14 mph allows
temperatures to rise into the mid- to upper 30s. 40% chance of
snow expected. Friday night, partly cloudy skies with a 40%
chance of snow and another burst of cold air with temperatures
falling into the 15-20°F range overnight. South wind falls to
0-7 mph.
Snow lingers Saturday morning as a trough remains over the
region and another low pressure area and trailing cold front
approach from the west. Partly sunny skies become mostly cloudy
as the day progresses with high temperatures in the low 30s.
Southwest wind 8-14 mph. Saturday night, mostly cloudy skies
with a 50% chance of snow as low pressure/occluded front crosses
the Valley and heads into the Maritimes. Lows fall into the
mid-10s with southeast wind 0-7 mph.
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Today's US National Weather Outlook
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A powerful storm system will bring a wide range of extreme weather across the United States. Heavy snow and blizzard conditions are expected today from the northern Plains through the upper Midwest and into the Great Lakes, where strong winds and very heavy snowfall could create dangerous travel conditions. Farther south, warm and unstable air ahead of a strong cold front will fuel severe thunderstorms from the Midwest and Mid-South today, spreading across much of the eastern U.S. by Monday. The greatest threat for damaging winds and severe storms may reach parts of the Mid-Atlantic late Monday. Behind the front, sharply colder air will sweep south with strong winds and much lower wind chills. Meanwhile, very warm and dry conditions across the Plains will increase wildfire danger in the southern High Plains. In contrast, an unusually early heat wave is developing across the western United States, where temperatures may challenge record highs in the days ahead.
Severe Storms Expected
Across the Mid-South and Lower Ohio
Valley Today
Severe thunderstorms are
expected to develop this afternoon and
continue through tonight across parts of
the Mid-South, lower Ohio Valley, and
eastern Gulf Coast states. A powerful
storm system moving through the central
United States will push a strong cold
front into warm, humid air, helping
thunderstorms rapidly intensify. Storms
are likely to organize into a
fast-moving line capable of producing
widespread damaging wind gusts as it
sweeps eastward through the evening and
overnight hours. Within and ahead of
this line, a few tornadoes are possible,
including the potential for a couple of
strong tornadoes in some areas. The
severe weather threat will gradually
shift east overnight toward parts of
Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, and
surrounding regions. Residents
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Localized
Heavy Rain Possible in South Florida
A powerful storm system across the central United States will send a strong cold front eastward today, bringing a line of thunderstorms through parts of the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys. While the main threat with these storms will be strong winds and severe weather, a few areas could experience brief bursts of heavy rain. These downpours may lead to isolated flooding in urban or poor drainage locations, though widespread flooding is not expected. Farther south, increased tropical moisture moving into Florida Peninsula will support scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, especially across South Florida. Some storms could produce very heavy rainfall in a short time, leading to localized street flooding, particularly along the busy Interstate 95 urban corridor.
A powerful storm system across the central United States will send a strong cold front eastward today, bringing a line of thunderstorms through parts of the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys. While the main threat with these storms will be strong winds and severe weather, a few areas could experience brief bursts of heavy rain. These downpours may lead to isolated flooding in urban or poor drainage locations, though widespread flooding is not expected. Farther south, increased tropical moisture moving into Florida Peninsula will support scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, especially across South Florida. Some storms could produce very heavy rainfall in a short time, leading to localized street flooding, particularly along the busy Interstate 95 urban corridor.
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Weather Outlook🔥
Learn more about Fire Weather Outlooks
Critical Fire Weather Threat Across the Southern High Plains
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today across much of New Mexico, western Texas, and parts of southwestern Oklahoma as strong winds and very dry air combine to create an environment favorable for rapid wildfire spread. A powerful storm system moving across the Midwest and Great Lakes will strengthen winds across the southern High Plains while humidity levels fall into the low teens or even single digits. These conditions could allow fires to start easily and spread quickly, especially where vegetation is dry. Winds may increase further during the afternoon, raising the risk of the most dangerous fire weather in parts of central New Mexico and nearby areas. Even after a cold front passes, dry and gusty winds may continue to support fire danger into the evening.
Learn more about Fire Weather Outlooks
Critical Fire Weather Threat Across the Southern High Plains
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today across much of New Mexico, western Texas, and parts of southwestern Oklahoma as strong winds and very dry air combine to create an environment favorable for rapid wildfire spread. A powerful storm system moving across the Midwest and Great Lakes will strengthen winds across the southern High Plains while humidity levels fall into the low teens or even single digits. These conditions could allow fires to start easily and spread quickly, especially where vegetation is dry. Winds may increase further during the afternoon, raising the risk of the most dangerous fire weather in parts of central New Mexico and nearby areas. Even after a cold front passes, dry and gusty winds may continue to support fire danger into the evening.
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may not reflect current conditions or later forecast updates. Always
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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.
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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- Additional Archived Weather Data from Apex Wx is at the University of Utah's MesoWest
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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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