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Monday, February 23
High: 25° at 2:21
pm | Low: -3° at 6:11 am
Precipitation: 0.00" | Snow:
0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: SSW @ 2 mph | Daily
Maximum Gust: 16 mph @ 10:47 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.
Tuesday, February 24
Normal High: 26°
| Record High: 56° (1981)
Normal Low: 0° | Record Low: -27° (1977)
Normal Low: 0° | Record Low: -27° (1977)
Normal Daily
Precipitation: 0.10" | Record
Precipitation: 0.95" (1934)
Normal Daily Snow: 0.8" |
Record Snow: 11.0" (1934)
Source: NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data collected since
1893
Precipitation 2026
Precipitation: 2.87" | normal
= 4.74" (-1.87")Snowfall
25-26: 59.6" | normal = 70.5 (-10.9")
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 Saint John Valley
of Maine
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Updated February 24 at 8:15 am EST
Today - Thursday
Low pressure that brought a winter storm to Downeast Maine yesterday is over Nova Scotia this morning and will move away as the day progresses with a few flurries possible this afternoon and chances of precipitation fall to 10%. Regional radar this morning shows some wrap-around snowfall over northern/central Maine this morning, which will wane as the morning progresses.
Low pressure that brought a winter storm to Downeast Maine yesterday is over Nova Scotia this morning and will move away as the day progresses with a few flurries possible this afternoon and chances of precipitation fall to 10%. Regional radar this morning shows some wrap-around snowfall over northern/central Maine this morning, which will wane as the morning progresses.
Brisk northwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 26 mph possible
as the Maritime low moves away and interacts with high pressure
building into the region. Areas of blowing snow are possible.
Today's high expected in the low 20s with wind chill values in
the 0 to 5 above range at times. Tonight, partly cloudy to mostly
clear skies overspread the Valley with a low around -5 in Fort Kent.
West-southwest wind fall to near calm overnight as high pressure
moves across the area.
A clipper-system approaches Wednesday with the greatest impact in
the Downeast and coastal Maine areas. For Fort Kent and much of the
SJV, around 1-inch of snowfall is possible with snow lingering into
the overnight hours before tapering to isolated snow showers
Thursday morning. Some slick spots on area roadways are possible
during the evening commute Wednesday.
Under cloudy skies, Wednesday's high reaches the low 20s with
southeast wind 4-6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Wednesday
night, mostly cloudy skies with a 50% chance of snow. Low in the
lower 10s with near calm southerly wind.
The departing clipper system will move northeast on Thursday,
bringing colder air and gusty west winds into the area. As the
colder air moves in, scattered snow showers may develop, especially
across the Valley and into east-central areas. While snowfall
amounts are expected to be light, a few heavier bursts are possible
and could briefly coat roads and reduce visibility. Temperatures
will fall later in the day, and any wet surfaces may freeze, leading
to isolated slippery spots Thursday evening.
Partly sunny to mostly cloudy skies are expected Thursday with a
30% chance of snow showers. High in the low 30s with west wind 10-15
mph. A cold front drops across the Valley Thursday night with a 20%
chance of snow and a low around 5 above in Fort Kent and vicinity.
West wind falling to 0-7 mph.
Friday - Monday
High pressure will build in briefly Friday for the start of
the Can-Am Dogsled Races with partly cloudy to mostly sunny
skies and highs in the mid-to-upper 20s. West wind 0-7 mph.
Friday night, mostly clear skies overspread the area with lows
falling into the 5 to 10 above range in Fort Kent. Light south
wind expected.
A weak weather system moving in from Canada will cross the
region Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. Ahead of it,
gusty southerly winds will develop and pull in milder air,
allowing temperatures in many areas to climb close to 40
degrees. As precipitation begins during the afternoon, it may
start as a mix of rain and snow. 30% chance of precipitation in
Fort Kent and vicinity.
Colder air filtering in behind the front will allow the
precipitation to change mainly to snow across the SJV by late
afternoon and evening. Snowfall amounts look light, but the wet,
slushy snow could create slippery spots and some travel
difficulties, especially Saturday evening. Saturday night's low
falls to around 10 above with west wind 0-7 mph and a 20% chance
of snow.
An Arctic front will move through on Sunday, with
temperatures in the upper 10s in Fort Kent. By Sunday night,
lows are expected to drop into the -5 to -10 range across the
Valley. Gusty northwest winds will make it feel even colder,
with wind chills dipping well below zero by early Monday.
High pressure remains in control Monday with mostly sunny
skies and a high in the low 10s. Northwest wind 0-7 mph. A 20%
chance of snow is expected Monday night with lows in the -5 to
-10 range.
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Today's U.S. National Weather Outlook
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Clipper Snow in the Great Lakes,
Heavy Rain for Northern California, and
Unsettled Weather Across the West
A powerful coastal storm that recently affected the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast is pulling away into the Canadian Maritimes today. Gusty winds will linger across parts of the Northeast this morning before gradually easing later in the day. Meanwhile, a fast-moving system will sweep across the north-central U.S., bringing a burst of heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Snow will taper off there tonight, but lake-effect snow showers are expected to continue into Wednesday. Out West, a slow-moving system will bring heavy mountain snow to the Cascades and northern Rockies, along with periods of heavy rain in northern California that could lead to localized flooding near steep terrain. Temperatures will remain mild across much of the West and central U.S., while cooler air lingers in the East.
A powerful coastal storm that recently affected the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast is pulling away into the Canadian Maritimes today. Gusty winds will linger across parts of the Northeast this morning before gradually easing later in the day. Meanwhile, a fast-moving system will sweep across the north-central U.S., bringing a burst of heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Snow will taper off there tonight, but lake-effect snow showers are expected to continue into Wednesday. Out West, a slow-moving system will bring heavy mountain snow to the Cascades and northern Rockies, along with periods of heavy rain in northern California that could lead to localized flooding near steep terrain. Temperatures will remain mild across much of the West and central U.S., while cooler air lingers in the East.
⛈️Thunderstorm/Severe
Weather Outlook⛈️
No
Thunderstorms Expected Today or Tonight
Quiet weather is expected across the country today and tonight, with no thunderstorms in the forecast. A broad weather pattern will keep cooler, unsettled conditions in place east of the Rockies, while more west-to-east winds dominate across the western states. Moisture will continue moving inland across California and Oregon, spreading into parts of the Great Basin and northern Intermountain Region. While this system may bring areas of clouds and precipitation, the atmosphere will remain too stable to support thunderstorm development. As a result, any precipitation that falls will be steady and non-severe in nature, with no lightning or strong storm activity anticipated through tonight.
Quiet weather is expected across the country today and tonight, with no thunderstorms in the forecast. A broad weather pattern will keep cooler, unsettled conditions in place east of the Rockies, while more west-to-east winds dominate across the western states. Moisture will continue moving inland across California and Oregon, spreading into parts of the Great Basin and northern Intermountain Region. While this system may bring areas of clouds and precipitation, the atmosphere will remain too stable to support thunderstorm development. As a result, any precipitation that falls will be steady and non-severe in nature, with no lightning or strong storm activity anticipated through tonight.
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Weather🔥
Critical Fire Weather Conditions Across Southeast Colorado and the Southern High Plains
Critical Fire Weather Conditions Across Southeast Colorado and the Southern High Plains
Dangerous
fire weather conditions are expected this
afternoon and evening from southeast
Colorado into parts of the southern High
Plains and the Texas South Plains. Strong
winds developing along the eastern slopes
of the Rockies will combine with very dry
air, with humidity levels dropping as low
as 10 to 15 percent in some areas. Wind
speeds of 20 to 25 mph, along with higher
gusts, will create conditions favorable
for rapid fire spread, especially where
vegetation remains very dry. Farther
south, including parts of West Texas, fire
danger will remain elevated. Gusty winds
and low humidity will also increase fire
risk across northwest Texas, Oklahoma, and
the Ozarks ahead of an approaching cold
front.
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