Caribou, ME – Northern Maine is starting the week with warm, breezy conditions, but rain is expected to move in by midweek, bringing cooler temperatures to Caribou and surrounding areas. Today’s high will reach 66°, with southwest winds gusting up to 25 mph by the afternoon, creating a breezy but pleasant day across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday will remain dry with sunny skies and a high of 60°, but the weather will begin to shift by Wednesday night. Showers are expected to develop after 11 p.m. Wednesday, with an 80% chance of rain, accompanied by gusty winds. Rainfall is likely to be light, with most areas receiving less than a tenth of an inch. However, residents should be prepared for wet roads and reduced visibility during the evening commute.
Thursday will remain cool and wet, with showers continuing in the morning and highs only reaching 51°. Winds from the southwest will persist, with gusts of up to 26 mph. By Thursday night, temperatures will drop significantly, with lows around 28°.
Friday brings clearer skies, but the cooldown will stay, with highs only reaching 47° under mostly sunny conditions. As the weekend approaches, there’s a slight chance of additional showers, but temperatures are forecast to stay in the low 50s.
