Northern Maine residents will enjoy a stretch of clear skies and sunshine Friday, before unsettled weather makes a return by the end of the weekend. Afternoon highs will sit in the mid-60s, with comfortable, cool nights.
Friday Forecast: Bright and Calm
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, Friday brings sunny skies and light northwest winds between 7 and 9 mph. Overnight, conditions will stay calm, with lows dipping into the low 40s.
Saturday Outlook: Clouds Building Late
Saturday will be mostly sunny with highs near 68°F, making for another pleasant day. However, clouds will build in the evening, and a slight chance of showers develops after dark. Winds will shift to the south at 5–10 mph, signaling changes ahead.
Sunday: Showers Return
The best chance for wet weather arrives on Sunday afternoon, with scattered showers possible across Aroostook County. Forecasters put the rain chance at 40 percent, but rainfall totals should remain light.
Travelers should keep an umbrella handy
Expect occasional wet roads
Storms are not expected, only light scattered rain
Some showers may linger into Sunday night before conditions improve.
Early Next Week: Dry and Warmer
By Monday, skies will clear out again with temperatures climbing to near 70°F. Tuesday looks even warmer, with highs in the mid-70s under sunny skies. Most of next week should remain dry and pleasant.
Five-Day Forecast for Caribou, Maine
| Day | Weather | High Temp | Low Temp | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | Sunny | 66°F | 40°F | Calm, light NW winds |
| Saturday | Mostly sunny, showers late | 68°F | 46°F | Clouds build in evening |
| Sunday | Scattered showers (40% chance) | 66°F | 45°F | Light rain, wet roads possible |
| Monday | Sunny | 70°F | 45°F | Dry and pleasant |
| Tuesday | Sunny | 74°F | 47°F | Warmer, dry stretch continues |
Caribou residents will enjoy a bright and calm Friday followed by a pleasant Saturday, before scattered showers return Sunday. While rainfall amounts should remain light, travelers may want to plan for occasional wet roads.
The good news is that dry, sunny weather returns Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures warming into the low to mid-70s, making for an enjoyable start to the week.
