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12/10/2025

Good afternoon! The snow is on its way! We are still expecting the highest amounts in northern Maine and mostly rain in the south. Once this snow storm ends Thursday afternoon, there will a break before the next round of very light, fluffy snow moves through the north Thursday night. As the winds pick up Thursday night, this new snowpack will blow around causing dangerous travel conditions. Gusty winds through Friday continuing to cause dangerous travel conditions.

Stay updated on the latest conditions at weather.gov/car

12/09/2025

Good afternoon! Snow is expected to begin Wednesday afternoon and continue through Wednesday night. A concern for the Wednesday evening commute is the snow rate possibly reaching up to 1” per hour causing visibilities to drop. Once snow ends early Thursday morning, winds should pick up Thursday afternoon, causing blowing snow.

12/08/2025

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Public Service Announcement-Town of Fort Kent

The Town of Fort Kent would like to remind all residents and visitors that ATVs are no longer permitted on roadways or the trail system for the remainder of the season.

With winter conditions now in place, the trail system is actively being groomed for snowmobile use only.
For the safety of our groomers, snowmobile riders, and ATV operators, ATV use on these routes is strictly prohibited until further notice.
We ask for everyone’s cooperation in respecting these rules to keep our trail system safe and well-maintained for all users.
If you have any questions, please contact the Fort Kent Town Office at 207-834-3136.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe this winter.

— Town of Fort Kent

12/04/2025

Good afternoon!

*Cold front moves out to the coast, while a secondary boundary behind it continues to move through central Maine. Skies clear out a bit overnight, with strong cold air advection moving in behind the frontal systems, causing temperatures to plummet overnight. Cold Weather Advisory in effect for northern Aroostook county, northern Somerset county, and north/central Piscataquis county. Gusty winds cause wind chill values -25 to -15°F. Plan accordingly, and bundle up (pets included!) if outside. Practice portable heater safety and never place anything flammable near them.

*Gusty winds could blow snow around this evening into tonight in the north and the Central Highlands region, reducing visibility. Exercise caution if traveling, especially on roads around open fields.

*Could be a few light snow showers through northern and central Aroostook county, from the St. Lawrence river.

*Gale conditions over the waters this evening into early morning tomorrow.

*Next chance for snow showers is the late weekend into early next week.

For more information, please visit weather.gov/car

12/04/2025

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE

Planned Electrical System Maintenance
When: 12.09.2025
Time: 10:00 p.m. (For approximately 30 minutes.)
Where: Patten and Crystal

Versant Power crews have scheduled maintenance to the electrical system in Patten and Crystal beginning at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 09.

The work is anticipated to take approximately 30 minutes to complete. If the weather is bad, Versant Power will due the maintenance on 12.10.25

For your safety:
- Motorists are urged to slow down or move over and change lanes, when possible, if approaching utility crews working on roadways.
- Never touch a downed power line or a tree in contact with a downed line.
- Customers who use generators or alternate heating sources are reminded to ensure they are used in accordance with manufacturing guidelines at all times.

12/04/2025

THIS HAS EXPIRED

❄Special Weather Statement until 2:15PM EST❄

‼️Heads Up I-95 between Howland and Houlton‼️
..An area of heavy snow showers will affect east central
Piscataquis...southeastern Aroostook and central Penobscot
Counties...

At 1117 AM EST...An area of heavy snow showers was along a line
extending from near Scopan to near Shin Pond to White Cap Mountain...and moving east AT 25 MPH.

Locations impacted include...
Houlton, Millinocket, Howland, Patten, East Millinocket, Mars Hill,
Medway, Hodgdon, Sherman, Island Falls, Bridgewater, Smyrna, Amity, Mount Chase, Haynesville, Dudley Township, White Cap Mountain, Ebeemee, Cary Plantation, and Shin Pond.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between mile markers 220 and 304.
US Highway 1 between Orient and Mars Hill.
State Highway 11 between West Seboeis and Knowles Corner.

* Winds in excess of 25 mph are possible with this area of heavy
snow showers.

* Visibilities will drop quickly to less than a half mile in this
area of heavy snow showers.

Travel is not advised during these heavy snow showers. Rapid
visibility reduction and potentially icy roads are likely to lead to
accidents. Consider delaying travel until the snow showers pass your location. If traveling pull off to a safe location.

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time when traveling.

12/04/2025

****THIS IS EXPIRED****
❄Special Weather Statement till 8:45AM EST 12/4/2025❄
..An area of heavy snow showers will affect northern Piscataquis...
northwestern Aroostook and Somerset Counties...

At 741 AM EST...Doppler radar and satellite data shows an area of
heavy snow showers was along a line extending from 12 miles
northwest of Fort Kent to 18 miles southwest of Billy-Jack
Depot...and moving east AT 25 MPH.

Locations impacted include...
Fort Kent, Eagle Lake, Allagash, Clayton Lake, Lac Frontiere,
Daaquam, Saint Pamphile, Ripogenus, Deboullie Mountain, Saint Juste, Portage Lake, New Canada, Caucomgomoc Lake, Russel Crossing, Allagash Township, Tamway, Churchill Dam, Big Machias Lake, Telos Lake, and Nine-mile Bridge.

This includes the following highways...
US Highway 1 near Fort Kent.
State Highway 11 between Winterville and Fort Kent.

* Winds in excess of 25 mph are possible with this area of heavy
snow showers.

* Visibilities will drop quickly to less than a half mile in this
area of heavy snow showers.

Travel is not advised during these heavy snow showers. Rapid
visibility reduction and potentially icy roads are likely to lead to
accidents. Consider delaying travel until the snow showers pass your location. If traveling pull off to a safe location.

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time when traveling.

12/04/2025

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1241 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025

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Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-
Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Frenchville, Blanchard, Churchill Dam,
Fort Kent, Allagash, Baxter St Park, Madawaska, Chamberlain Lake,
Mount Katahdin, Greenville, Monson, Billy-Jack Depot, Clayton
Lake, and Baker Lake
1241 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
..COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 28 below expected.

* WHERE...Central Piscataquis, Northwest Aroostook, Northern
Piscataquis, and Northern Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or
grills inside.

12/04/2025

Good Morning!

Snow squalls possible today which may result in dangerous road conditions....

What is a snow squall? - A snow squall is a short, intense burst of snow and winds that can lead to whiteout visibility and rapidly deteriorating road conditions. Stay alert for snow squall warnings which warn of imminent danger.

***Cold Weather Advisory tonight for the North Woods and parts of the Central Highlands***

Temperatures around 0 degrees tonight in combination with winds gusting to 30 mph will result in air that feels much colder. Remember to wear layers, cover up exposed skin, and limit time outdoors.

For more information, please visit weather.gov/car

12/04/2025

An arctic front tracking across the Northeast will trigger rounds of snow showers & snow squalls today. Attached are the latest Key Messages & an infographic on snow squalls. If you receive a warning, know that a snow squall is occurring or imminent & slow down or delay travel.

12/03/2025

Good afternoon!

*Favorable set up for snow squalls to develop throughout northern and eastern Maine tomorrow, based on instability and frontal passage. Snow could start in the west in the morning, gradually moving east throughout the day. Snow could be heavy at times, along with gusty winds, which can reduce visibility. Similarly, once the front passes, flash freeze conditions could occur, causing slippery road and walk ways.

*Once front passes and skies clear out a bit, temperatures plummet overnight. Gusty winds cause wind chill values -20 to -15°F. Plan accordingly, and bundle up (pets included!) if outside.

*Gusty winds could blow snow around as well Thursday night, reducing visibility.

*Gale conditions over the waters Thursday evening into nighttime.

*Next chance for snow showers is the late weekend into early next week.

For more information, please visit weather.gov/car