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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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Thursday, March 12
High: 35° at 12:57
am | Low: 20° at 12:00 am
Precipitation: 0.09" | Snow:
0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: SE @ 2 mph | Daily
Maximum Gust: 23 mph @ 2:58 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.
Friday, March 13
Normal High: 32°
| Record High: 60° (1977)
Normal Low: 7° | Record Low: -24° (1984)
Normal Low: 7° | Record Low: -24° (1984)
Normal Daily
Precipitation: 0.08" | Record
Precipitation: 1.06" (1959)
Normal Daily Snow: 0.6" |
Record Snow: 12.0" (1959)
Source: NOAA
SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data
Precipitation 2026
Precipitation: 4.37" | normal
= 6.33" (-1.96")Snowfall
25-26: 65.1" | normal = 82.8" (-17.7")
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: Fri. Mar. 13
- Thu. Mar. 19
Updated March 13 at 9:05 am EDT
Updated March 13 at 9:05 am EDT
❄️Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 6 am until 7 pm
EDT Sat. 14 March
Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Plan on slippery road conditions. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org.
Today - Sunday
Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Plan on slippery road conditions. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org.
Today - Sunday
High pressure will build across the Saint John Valley today with
mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies today and a high in the upper
20s. West wind in the 5-10 mph range expected producing wind chill
values into the 0 to -5°F range at times.
A fast-moving storm system will bring a period of moderate snowfall to the region from late tonight through Saturday. Snow is expected to begin overnight in southern areas and spread north early Saturday morning. The steadiest snowfall will likely occur across central and interior southern locations, where several inches could accumulate and briefly fall at a moderate to heavy rate early Saturday.
The Valley and other northern Maine locations should see lighter
totals. Roads may become snow-covered and slippery for the Saturday
morning commute, so travelers should plan for slower driving
conditions. Snow will gradually taper off from south to north by
midday and into the afternoon. As temperatures rise close to
freezing, many main roads may turn wet, though secondary roads could
remain slushy and messy.
For tonight, a 50% chance of snow developing after midnight with
around 1-inch accumulation possible. Low in the lower 10s with east
wind 0-5 mph.
Saturday, snow is likely with a 100% chance of precipitation. High in the low 30s with north east wind 8-10 mph in the morning backing to the north in the afternoon at 4-6 mph. Saturday night, mostly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of snow, mainly in the evening, and temperatures falling into the lower 10s. North wind becoming northwest around 5 mph overnight.
High pressure slides across the region Sunday with partly cloudy
skies becoming partly sunny in the afternoon. High in the low 30s
with northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
A strengthening storm system will move from the Great Lakes toward Québec Sunday night through Monday, bringing a period of unsettled weather to the region. Snow is expected to develop Sunday night before changing to a mix of sleet, freezing rain, and eventually plain rain overnight into early Monday as warmer air moves in. Lows Sunday night in the upper 10s with a 70% chance of precipitation. Southeast wind 0-7 mph expected.
A strengthening storm system will move from the Great Lakes toward Québec Sunday night through Monday, bringing a period of unsettled weather to the region. Snow is expected to develop Sunday night before changing to a mix of sleet, freezing rain, and eventually plain rain overnight into early Monday as warmer air moves in. Lows Sunday night in the upper 10s with a 70% chance of precipitation. Southeast wind 0-7 mph expected.
Monday - Thursday
A snow/sleet mix is likely Monday morning before changing to all rain in the afternoon with breezy southeast winds across the SJV as low pressure tracks into northern Québec pulling a cold front across the area. High reach the upper 40s, so melting snow/ice is likely, too. A 90% chance of precipitation is currently expected. Monday night, cloudy skies remain across the area with a 90% chance of rain overnight. Lows fall into the middle 30s with south wind 8-14 mph.
A snow/sleet mix is likely Monday morning before changing to all rain in the afternoon with breezy southeast winds across the SJV as low pressure tracks into northern Québec pulling a cold front across the area. High reach the upper 40s, so melting snow/ice is likely, too. A 90% chance of precipitation is currently expected. Monday night, cloudy skies remain across the area with a 90% chance of rain overnight. Lows fall into the middle 30s with south wind 8-14 mph.
Tuesday features cloudy skies in the morning with high temperatures in the upper 40s occurring early. Temperatures fall through the day as much colder air moves into the Valley. An 80% chance of rain changing to snow in the evening with southwest wind in the 8-14 mph range. Tuesday night, clouds decrease with lows falling to around 5°F above in Fort Kent and vicinity. West wind 8-14 mph will produce frigid wind chill values Tuesday night.
Wednesday, high pressure builds in from the Great Lakes with
mostly sunny skies across the Valley. Highs reach the lower 20s
with west wind 8-14 mph. Wednesday night, lows fall into the 0
to 5°F above range with light south wind.
Thursday begins with mostly sunny skies becoming increasingly
cloudy as the day progresses and low pressure tracks eastward
from central Canada with a 20% chance of snow by the afternoon.
High in the low 30s with south wind 0-7 mph. Thursday night,
mostly cloudy skies with a 30% chance of snow and a low in the
mid-to-upper 10s. South wind 0-7 mph.
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Today's US National Weather Outlook
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An active and highly varied weather pattern is unfolding across the country. A strong clipper system is bringing heavy snow and gusty winds across the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes today, producing difficult travel and areas of blowing snow. Snow will linger into Saturday across parts of New England. In the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies, an atmospheric river will continue to deliver heavy coastal rain and significant mountain snow through the weekend, with localized flooding possible. Meanwhile, a major winter storm is expected to develop across the northern Plains late Saturday and expand into the Upper Midwest by Sunday, with heavy snow and strong winds. Elsewhere, unusually early-season heat will build across the western U.S., while critical fire weather conditions develop across portions of the central and southern High Plains.
Scattered Showers and
Isolated Thunderstorms, Severe Weather
Not Expected
A fast-moving disturbance
crossing the Great Lakes will bring
scattered showers and a few isolated
thunderstorms to parts of New York and
Pennsylvania later this afternoon and
evening. While lightning may be limited,
strong winds just above the surface
could allow a few showers or storms to
produce brief gusty winds. Overall,
organized severe weather is not
expected. Farther south, a cold front
moving through Florida will trigger a
few afternoon thunderstorms across
central and southern parts of the state.
Winds higher in the atmosphere are
expected to remain weak, which should
keep storms disorganized and below
severe limits. Most areas will
experience brief showers, occasional
thunder, and locally gusty winds before
conditions improve later tonight.
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Heavy
Rain Continues in the Pacific Northwest
with Isolated Flood Risk
The Pacific Northwest will see one more round of steady rain as the final surge of a multi-day atmospheric river moves through the region Friday into early Saturday. Moisture flowing in from the Pacific will shift slightly south, focusing the heaviest rainfall across southwestern Washington, northwestern Oregon, and the nearby Cascade Mountains. Periods of moderate rain are expected, with the steadiest bands producing brief heavier downpours. While rainfall rates alone may not be extreme, the ground is already saturated from several days of rain, which increases the chance of localized flooding. Urban areas and mountain slopes are the most vulnerable. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are possible, with higher amounts in the Cascades.
The Pacific Northwest will see one more round of steady rain as the final surge of a multi-day atmospheric river moves through the region Friday into early Saturday. Moisture flowing in from the Pacific will shift slightly south, focusing the heaviest rainfall across southwestern Washington, northwestern Oregon, and the nearby Cascade Mountains. Periods of moderate rain are expected, with the steadiest bands producing brief heavier downpours. While rainfall rates alone may not be extreme, the ground is already saturated from several days of rain, which increases the chance of localized flooding. Urban areas and mountain slopes are the most vulnerable. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are possible, with higher amounts in the Cascades.
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Learn more about Fire Weather Outlooks
Dry, Breezy Conditions Raise Fire Concerns Across the Southern High Plains
Dry air and breezy downslope winds will increase fire weather concerns today across parts of the southern High Plains. Areas from eastern Wyoming and Colorado south into New Mexico, and east into Nebraska, Kansas, and the Oklahoma Panhandle will experience low humidity levels around 10 to 15 percent combined with steady west to northwest winds. These conditions can allow fires to start and spread more easily, especially where grasses and other fuels are dry. Most locations will see elevated fire danger, while a few spots near the mountains in central New Mexico and south-central Colorado could briefly reach critical levels. Outdoor burning is discouraged, and residents should use caution with anything that could create sparks.
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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
- Apex Wx logo by Joanna Becker ©2016 (Visit Bushi and Brush Arts Dojo)
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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