Apex Wx Banner

NWS Caribou Watches & Advisories
NWS Caribou Watches, Warnings, and Advisories


NE Weather Chart
Northeast Weather Chart


Regional Radar from NWS Caribou
Local Radar


Today's High
Today's High


Today's Heat Index ("Feels Like")
Heat Index
Excessive Heat Information


Tonight's Low
Tonight's Lows


Tonight's Wind Chill ("Feels Like")
Wind Chill


Today's Probability of Precipitation
Probability of Precipitation


Tonight's Probability of Precipitation
Tonight's Probability of Precipitation


3-Day Precipitation Totals
72-Hour Precipitation Totals


Winter Storm Severity Index (WSSI)
Day 1 Winter Storm Severity Index (WSSI)


Snowfall Outlook
Snowfall Outlook


Ice Accumulation Outlook
Ice Accumulation Outlook


3-Day Maximum Wind Gust
72-Hour Maximum Wind Gust



Today's Severe Weather Outlook



Today's Tornado Outlook
Maine Tornado Outlook



Today's Severe Wind Outlook
Maine Severe Wind Outlook



Today's Severe Hail Outlook
Maine Severe Hail Outlook



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




Bird Migration Forecast Map
Migration Forecasts Updated
March 1 to June 15 & Aug. 1 to Nov. 15

Apex Wx

Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley, Maine
Weather Information

Weather information for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley since 2009
Member APRSWXNET/CWOP & CWOP Programs

via Google Translate



Current Time (24-Hour)
EST -5 hours / EDT -4 hours from UTC
Many weather graphic timestamps are in UTC / Z Time

NWS Skywarn Storm SpotterPenn State Certificate in Weather Forecasting

Buy Me A Coffee
Contributions help support this weather information service.


📅 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).

Tuesday, May 19
High: 60° at 4:46 pm  | Low: 51° at 8:18 am
Precipitation: Rainfall: 0.23" | Snowfall: 0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: SSW near calm | Max. Daily Gust: 9 mph at 2:16 am
Data source: Davis Instruments Vantage Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge not heated in winter.

Wednesday, May 20
Normal High: 64° | Record High: 90° (1951)
Normal Low:  39° | Record Low:  26° (2000)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.11" | Record Rainfall: 0.96" (1937)
Normal Daily Snowfall: 0.0" | Record Snowfall: —
Source: NOAA SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data / Records since 1893

Precipitation 2026
Rain: 12.72" | normal: 13.13" (-0.41")
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


☀️Sun & Moon Information🌕
Times US Eastern


Loading sunrise/sunset...

Moon Phase: 🌒 Waxing Crescent → 🌓 First Quarter Sat. 23 May at 7:11 am

Moon Times for Fort Kent, Maine | Fort Kent Sun & Moon Data



The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley of Maine
Outlooks updated 7-9 AM ET Weekdays / 8-10 AM Weekends & Holidays
Loading season...







7-Day Outlook: Wed. May 20 – Tue. May 26
Updated May 20 at 8:50 AM EDT

Today – Friday
A warm front associated with low pressure in Québec continues to lift north of the Saint John Valley with the area in the warm sector of an approaching cold front. Temperatures are expected to rise into the mid- to upper 70s today with south-southwest wind 5-10 mph in the morning then becoming west and increasing to 15-20 mph in the afternoon with gusts in the 30-35 mph range possible. A slight chance of showers is expected as the cold front moves through today.

High pressure centered over the Great Lakes will build east into the Valley later today and tonight with northwest winds 10-15 mph this evening with gusts in the 20-25 mph range with winds falling to around 10 mph overnight. Notably colder air will move into the SJV tonight with lows falling into the middle 30s.

Cooler air will continue to move into the region behind the cold front Thursday and remain in place through Saturday night with near freezing temperatures possible early Friday and Saturday mornings across the Valley.

Thursday features mostly sunny skies with a high in the low 50s. Northwest wind around 10-15 mph with gusts 20-25 mph. Mostly clear skies continue Thursday night with a low in the middle 30s and west wind 0-5 mph.

For Memorial Day weekend, high pressure slides over the region Friday into Saturday with mostly clear skies continuing Friday into Friday night. High in the low 60s with northwest wind 10-15 mph gusting 20-25 mph at times. Friday night, mostly clear skies with temperatures in the low 30s and northwest wind 0-7 mph.

Saturday – Tuesday
High pressure brings mostly sunny skies Saturday with a high in the mid-60s. Light northwest winds are expected. For Saturday night, partly cloudy skies develop with lows in the upper 30s and north wind 0-7 mph.

Sunday, mostly sunny and mild conditions are expected with a high in the upper 60s and light southeast wind. Sunday night, clouds increase with a 50% chance of showers after midnight. Temperatures in the lower 40s with south wind 0-7 mph.

Low pressure slides near or south of the Gulf of Maine Memorial Day with a trough/cold front moving through the Valley Monday into Tuesday. Showers are likely Monday afternoon with a high in the upper 50s to near 60 with a 60% chance of precipitation. Monday night, mostly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of showers and a low in the middle 40s expected.

Mostly cloudy skies Tuesday morning become partly sunny in the afternoon with a high in the mid- to upper 60s. A 40% chance of showers is expected. Tuesday night, partly cloudy skies with a 30% chance of showers and a low in the mid-40s.


🌤️ Daily Weather for Fort Kent & Vicinity 🌤️
Updated every 3-6 hours from NWS Caribou
Loading forecast...

Maine / New Brunswick Regional Satellite

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



🇺🇸 Today's US National Weather Outlook 🇺🇸

Severe Storms, Flooding Risk, and Major Temperature Changes Across the United States
Dangerous thunderstorms and flash flooding are expected across parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana through Thursday. Slow moving weather systems will bring repeated rounds of heavy rain, damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes. Flooding could develop quickly in low lying and poor drainage areas. Rain and storms will spread into the Mississippi Valley by Friday. Cooler air will replace recent heat across much of the Plains, Midwest, and eventually the Northeast. Along the East Coast, one more day of record breaking heat is likely before a cold front brings cooler and wetter weather. Rainfall in parts of the Ohio Valley and Northeast should help improve drought conditions. The West Coast will stay mostly dry and very warm.


🌪️⛈️ Severe Weather Outlook ⛈️🌪️
Learn more about Severe Thunderstorm Outlooks
Severe Thunderstorms Expected from the Appalachians to New England and Across Texas
Strong thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening from the central Appalachians into the Mid Atlantic and southern New England. Damaging wind gusts will be the main threat, with isolated hail also possible. Storms may form in clusters and move quickly eastward through the evening. Areas from West Virginia to southern New England could see the strongest storms. Farther south and west, severe thunderstorms are also expected across west and south central Texas. Large hail and isolated damaging winds are the primary concerns there. Storms may first develop near the mountains of west Texas before spreading eastward later today and tonight. Some storms could become supercells capable of producing very large hail. Residents in affected areas should stay alert for rapidly changing weather conditions.


🌧️Excessive Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Flash Flood Threat Growing Across Southwest Texas and the Gulf Coast
Heavy rain and flash flooding are becoming more likely across parts of southwest Texas, eastern Louisiana, and southern Mississippi through tonight. Numerous thunderstorms are expected to develop along the Rio Grande and Edwards Plateau this afternoon and evening. The heaviest rain is expected near Del Rio, where some areas could receive more than 3 to 5 inches of rain. Flash flooding may develop quickly because of rocky terrain and dry soils that cannot absorb heavy rainfall efficiently. Storms will then move southeast toward Laredo and nearby communities where recent rainfall has already saturated the ground. Farther east, slow moving thunderstorms near Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and southern Mississippi may repeatedly track over the same areas, increasing the risk of dangerous urban and low lying flash flooding tonight.

🔥Fire Weather Outlook
🔥
Learn more about Fire Weather Outlooks

Elevated Wildfire Danger Expected Across the Southwest Today
Dry and breezy weather will create an elevated wildfire threat across parts of the Southwest today. Winds from the south and southwest are expected to increase to 10 to 20 miles per hour during the late morning and afternoon. At the same time, humidity levels will fall between 10 and 20 percent, allowing vegetation and grasses to dry out quickly. Fire conditions may become locally critical in areas with especially dry fuels. The greatest concern will last from around 10 AM until sunset. Although temperatures will remain near normal for this time of year, the combination of dry air, gusty winds, and highly flammable vegetation could allow fires to spread rapidly if one starts.


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

🌤️ Weather Resources 🌤️
(click to expand/collapse)

🇺🇸 NOAA/National Weather Service Weather Information


🌎 World Weather



Weather Notice: This information is based on available computer models and data and may not reflect current conditions or later forecast updates. Always visit NWS Caribou at https://www.weather.gov/car/ for the latest official watches, warnings, and advisories for northern Maine.

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.

Credits
How accurate are forecasts? On average, for the first 72 hours the accuracy is 90 percent. For days 4-7 it is 70 percent. After seven days, it is 50 percent—just good for indicating trends. On social media and other similar sites, posts that show a forecast model run a week out are just for clicks and likes, and are not considered reliable.

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.

US Surface Weather Chart
Current Surface Chart
Weather Underground


US Visible/Infrared Satellite
True Color Satellite Image of CONUS
College of DuPage NEXLAB


US Weather Radar
US Weather Satellite
Weather Underground


US Advisories, Watches, & Warnings
National Advisories, Watches, and Warnings


US Precipitation Outlook
US Precipitation Outlook


US Snowfall Outlook
US Snow Outlook


Yesterday's Storm Reports
Yesterday's SPC Storm Reports


Today's High Temperatures
US High Temeperature Outlook


Tonight's Low Temperatures
US Low Temperture Outlook

8-14 Day Temperature Outlook
8-14 Day Temperature Outlook


8-14 Day Precipitation Outlook

2-Day Tropical Atlantic Outlook
2-Day Tropical Atlantic Outlook
Graphics update June - November


7-Day Tropical Atlantic Outlook
7-Day Tropical Atlantic Outlook
Graphics update June - November


Northeast Regional Satellite
Regional Satellite


Northeast Severe Weather Outlook
Northeast Severe Weather Outlook


Northeast Precipitation Outlook
NE Precipitation Outlook


Northeast Snowfall Outlook
Regional Snow Accumulation


Northeast Ice Accumulation Outlook
Regional Ice Accumulation


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.



Environment Canada Weather Map
Canadian Weather Map
Temperature in Celsius



Today's Sun
Today's Sun
HMI Intensitygram / Dark areas are sunspots



Aurora Outlook
Aurora Outlook
Learn more about Geomagnetic Storm Impacts