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The
Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley
November 10– November 16, 2026
Updated November 10 at 7:35 AM EST
Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday, November 12
Overview
The unsettled weather that has affected northern Maine since the
weekend will continue into Wednesday as another weak low-pressure
system approaches from Quebec. Lingering atmospheric moisture and
weak upper-level disturbances will support scattered rain
and snow showers across the Saint John Valley Tuesday
afternoon and overnight. Temperatures reaching the lower 40s will
favor rain or mixed precipitation during the day, with snow becoming
more likely as readings fall toward freezing overnight.
Precipitation amounts should remain light, with little or no snow
accumulation expected.
Veterans Day will bring a gradual improvement as the disturbance moves eastward and northwest flow becomes established across northern Aroostook County. Isolated snow showers may persist Wednesday morning, potentially mixing with rain as temperatures approach 40°F. However, precipitation chances will remain low, with partial sunshine developing as drier air begins spreading into the region. Clearing skies and lighter winds Wednesday night will allow temperatures to fall into the middle 20s, with locally colder readings possible in sheltered valleys.
By Thursday, weak high pressure and a drier air mass will support mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the lower 40s. Although clouds may increase Thursday night, generally quiet conditions are expected across the Valley.
Veterans Day will bring a gradual improvement as the disturbance moves eastward and northwest flow becomes established across northern Aroostook County. Isolated snow showers may persist Wednesday morning, potentially mixing with rain as temperatures approach 40°F. However, precipitation chances will remain low, with partial sunshine developing as drier air begins spreading into the region. Clearing skies and lighter winds Wednesday night will allow temperatures to fall into the middle 20s, with locally colder readings possible in sheltered valleys.
By Thursday, weak high pressure and a drier air mass will support mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the lower 40s. Although clouds may increase Thursday night, generally quiet conditions are expected across the Valley.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy skies will prevail across Fort Kent, with scattered rain and snow showers developing after 2 PM. Temperatures will reach the lower 40s, with west winds of 3–7 mph. Precipitation chances will be around 40%, with rainfall amounts generally below 0.10 inch. Scattered rain and snow showers will continue into the evening before diminishing after approximately 3 AM. Mostly cloudy skies will persist overnight, with southwest winds of 1–5 mph and lows around 30°F. Little or no snow accumulation is expected.
Veterans Day: Wednesday will feature partly sunny skies and seasonably cool conditions, with afternoon temperatures reaching the upper 30s. Isolated snow showers may occur before 11 AM, followed by a slight chance of rain and snow showers as temperatures rise. Precipitation chances will remain around 20%, with little or no snow accumulation expected. Northwest winds of 5–9 mph will accompany gradually improving conditions. Partly cloudy skies will continue Wednesday night, with west winds around 5 mph and temperatures falling into the middle 20s.
Thursday: Mostly sunny skies and generally dry conditions will provide a welcome improvement following several days of intermittent precipitation. Temperatures will recover into the lower 40s, with northwest winds of 2–6 mph. No significant precipitation is expected during the day, allowing favorable conditions for outdoor activities across the Saint John Valley. Mostly cloudy skies will return Thursday night, with north winds around 3 mph and temperatures falling into the middle 20s.
Friday, November 13 – Monday, November 16
Overview
Overview
Following a relatively quiet Thursday, a
somewhat more unsettled weather pattern will develop across the
region Friday as increasing atmospheric moisture and weak
disturbances bring occasional rain and snow showers
to the Saint John Valley. Partial sunshine will give way to
increasing clouds, with a slight chance of snow developing during
the day. Temperatures will reach the lower 40s before falling toward
freezing overnight, allowing precipitation to become mixed as
additional moisture moves into the region.
Saturday will bring the greatest opportunity for precipitation during the forecast period, with scattered rain and snow showers continuing through the day and overnight. Temperatures hovering near 40°F will favor rain during milder periods, while wet snow remains possible in colder locations and during more persistent showers. Precipitation chances will remain around 40%, although accumulation potential remains uncertain given the marginal temperatures and limited precipitation guidance.
By Sunday, the disturbance's influence should gradually weaken, with isolated morning snow showers potentially mixing with rain before ending during the afternoon. Mostly cloudy skies will persist, but precipitation coverage should diminish.
Saturday will bring the greatest opportunity for precipitation during the forecast period, with scattered rain and snow showers continuing through the day and overnight. Temperatures hovering near 40°F will favor rain during milder periods, while wet snow remains possible in colder locations and during more persistent showers. Precipitation chances will remain around 40%, although accumulation potential remains uncertain given the marginal temperatures and limited precipitation guidance.
By Sunday, the disturbance's influence should gradually weaken, with isolated morning snow showers potentially mixing with rain before ending during the afternoon. Mostly cloudy skies will persist, but precipitation coverage should diminish.
Monday will bring further improvement, with partial sunshine and generally dry conditions across northern Aroostook County. Daytime temperatures will remain near 40°F, while overnight readings fall into the upper 20s.
Friday: Partly sunny skies will prevail across
Fort Kent, with a 20% chance of light snow developing after 10 AM.
Temperatures will reach the lower 40s, with north winds of 2–7 mph.
Any precipitation should remain light and scattered, although snow
accumulation cannot yet be quantified. Mostly cloudy skies will
continue Friday night, with a 30% chance of rain and snow developing
or continuing. Temperatures will fall into the lower 30s, favoring
mixed precipitation where showers occur.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy skies and a 40% chance of rain and snow will maintain somewhat unsettled conditions across the Saint John Valley. Afternoon temperatures will reach the lower 40s, with rain more likely during milder periods and wet snow possible when temperatures are colder. Precipitation will remain possible Saturday night, with another 40% chance of rain and snow. Cloudy skies will persist, with overnight temperatures falling into the lower 30s. Accumulation potential remains uncertain.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy skies will continue, with a 20% chance of light snow before 10 AM, followed by a slight chance of rain and snow through approximately 3 PM. Temperatures will reach the lower 40s, favoring rain or mixed precipitation during the afternoon. Most locations should experience predominantly dry conditions. Mostly cloudy skies will persist Sunday night, with temperatures falling to around 30°F. No significant precipitation is currently indicated overnight.
Monday: Partly sunny skies and generally dry conditions will bring a modest improvement following the weekend's intermittent precipitation. Temperatures will reach the lower 40s, with no significant precipitation expected during the day. Occasional sunshine should provide some breaks in the persistent cloud cover. Partly cloudy skies will continue Monday night, with temperatures falling into the upper 20s. Sheltered locations may experience somewhat colder readings where nighttime cloud cover decreases..
Saturday: Mostly cloudy skies and a 40% chance of rain and snow will maintain somewhat unsettled conditions across the Saint John Valley. Afternoon temperatures will reach the lower 40s, with rain more likely during milder periods and wet snow possible when temperatures are colder. Precipitation will remain possible Saturday night, with another 40% chance of rain and snow. Cloudy skies will persist, with overnight temperatures falling into the lower 30s. Accumulation potential remains uncertain.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy skies will continue, with a 20% chance of light snow before 10 AM, followed by a slight chance of rain and snow through approximately 3 PM. Temperatures will reach the lower 40s, favoring rain or mixed precipitation during the afternoon. Most locations should experience predominantly dry conditions. Mostly cloudy skies will persist Sunday night, with temperatures falling to around 30°F. No significant precipitation is currently indicated overnight.
Monday: Partly sunny skies and generally dry conditions will bring a modest improvement following the weekend's intermittent precipitation. Temperatures will reach the lower 40s, with no significant precipitation expected during the day. Occasional sunshine should provide some breaks in the persistent cloud cover. Partly cloudy skies will continue Monday night, with temperatures falling into the upper 20s. Sheltered locations may experience somewhat colder readings where nighttime cloud cover decreases..
Long Range Trends: Tuesday, November 17 – Monday,
November 23
The 8-14 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation across northern Maine. Persistent upper-level ridging over eastern North America and southeastern Canada should support relatively mild conditions while steering the primary storm track farther west. For the SJV, average daytime highs are in the middle to upper 30s, with overnight lows in the lower to middle 20s. Occasional colder intervals and light precipitation remain possible despite the broader trends.
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 8-14 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation across northern Maine. Persistent upper-level ridging over eastern North America and southeastern Canada should support relatively mild conditions while steering the primary storm track farther west. For the SJV, average daytime highs are in the middle to upper 30s, with overnight lows in the lower to middle 20s. Occasional colder intervals and light precipitation remain possible despite the broader trends.
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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A significant change in the nation's weather pattern is expected through Thursday as unusually mild conditions give way to a surge of colder air across the eastern United States.
Several fast-moving disturbances crossing southern Canada will bring scattered showers to the Great Lakes and Northeast through Wednesday. Meanwhile, a developing low-pressure system will move from the northern Plains toward the Appalachians, strengthening as it approaches. Showers, embedded thunderstorms, and gusty winds will affect portions of the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Tennessee Valley Wednesday, followed by sharply falling temperatures Wednesday night. Wet snow may develop around the upper Great Lakes by Thursday morning.
Along the Pacific coast, successive storm systems will bring additional rounds of rain and mountain snow to the Northwest. The Olympic Peninsula could receive several inches of precipitation through Thursday morning.
Elsewhere, heavy rainfall across southern Texas will gradually diminish Tuesday, although showers may linger along the Gulf Coast. Much of the country will remain milder than normal initially, with the western states generally retaining that warmth as colder Canadian air spreads across the eastern half of the nation.
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