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Welcome to NWS Caribou's Internet newsletter! Here you will find articles on weather topics relevant to Northern Maine. This might include interesting weather phenomena, event reviews, or other weather or hydrology related topics that suit our fancy! If you have an idea for a topic you'd like to see featured, please send an email to Mark.Bloomer@noaa.gov.

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Common Maine Weather Hazards by Season

Mark Bloomer

The mission of the National Weather Service is to help protect life and property by delivering weather forecasts including warnings and alerts that inform the public of potentially hazardous weather so they can prepare and stay safe. Many of our weather hazards can be tied to a season when they are most common. The following is a season by season breakdown of common weather hazards here in Maine and the products we issue to alert the public.

Late summer into early fall is hurricane season. Most hurricanes that approach the north are usually whisked out to sea by the mid-latitude westerly winds. However, on occasion a strong subtropical high pressure system combined with an approaching frontal system will lift a hurricane north into Maine. The greatest impacts from a hurricane may be high winds, a storm surge along a coast, and flooding rain. The best chance for high impacts is near the coast but if a hurricane or tropical storm combines with a mid-latitude frontal system, the impacts could reach far inland. Hurricane and tropical storm watches and warnings are issued for an approaching tropical system. These include expected impacts which are usually highest along the coast.

Mid to late fall brings an increasing risk for strong St. Lawrence lows. Deep low pressure systems that track out of the Great Lakes and up through the St. Lawrence Valley can bring strong gusty south to southwesterly winds as they pull an occluded front across the area. Wind advisories and high wind warnings may be issued for these storms.

Late fall through winter brings our winter storm systems. Snow and slippery roads can result in travel hazards any time through this season. However, there are some details to winter weather hazards that are particularly dangerous and can catch people off guard. Early snows that melt from beneath can produce icy flash freezes as cold air surges in behind a winter storm. Later in winter the risk of blowing snow increases which can create white-out conditions, especially in open areas. Occasionally a warm weather system will come and bring rain in the winter. The rainfall combined with snow melt can leave dangerous icy patches as colder air returns. Fresh snowfall on top of these icy patches can both hide them and make them even more slippery creating a serious hazard. Snow squalls are another winter hazard. Snow squalls are sudden heavy snow showers accompanied by gusty winds. A quick and dangerous drop in visibility combined with roads quickly becoming very slippery make snow squalls particularly dangerous. Snow squall warnings may be issued when a snow squall approaches.

Late winter brings a continued chance for winter storms. Melting and refreezing become more common increasing a risk for changeable icy surfaces. Blowing snow in the late winter can melt on roadways under the higher sun angle and then re-freeze in the cold wind producing icy patches, especially in open areas and bends in the road. Snow piles are high which can limit visibility at intersections.

Early spring can still bring a chance of winter storms, especially over the north. However, the main weather hazard in early spring is flooding and ice jams from snow melt. Flood watches and localized flood warnings may be issued. The risk of flooding is greatest if significant rain occurs at the same time the bulk of the snow is melting, typically from late March through the first half of April.

Late spring into summer brings the chances for thunderstorms along with the gusty winds and hail these storms can bring. A severe thunderstorm watch may be issued when the chances for severe weather exists, and severe thunderstorm warnings will be issued for individual storms. Large and slow moving thunderstorms, or a series of storms tracking over the same area, can produce a risk for flash flooding. Flash flood warnings and flood advisories can be issued for localized flooding.

Maine’s Many Seasons

Mark Bloomer

Maine's six seasons

From the frozen hinterlands of mid-winter with all its snow and frigid nights to the balmy humid days of mid-summer with its lush growth and buzzing insects, Maine really has more than just one season of transition on either side of these two extremes. Early and late spring are really as distinct from one another as early and late fall. With all the changes involved, it would be fair to say Maine has at least six distinct seasons with two in the warming transition and two in the cooling transition.

Following winters deep freeze, early spring is a season of gradual thawing, mud, slush and rumbling river ice. A balmy day of sunshine and tranquility can easily be followed by a blustery day of wind and ice. The transition to warmer seasons has begun but winters stormy chill can still hang on. Early spring typically begins in late February or early March when days are getting noticeably brighter and the extreme cold begins to ease. The rate of melting increases through early spring reaching a crescendo as the rivers roar to life with rising water and rumbling ice. The breakup and clearing of river ice marks a profound transition from the moody, slushy and often icy early spring to the ice free and mostly snow free second half of spring leading into green-up.

From late April through May is the late spring green-up season. Lawns turn green by the end of April and the trees come to life with new foliage in May. Everything from dandelions to forget-me-nots are beginning to bloom. The rivers that were roaring with snow melt and crumbling ice in early spring are settling down to offer their harvest of fishes and fiddle heads.

The next noticeable transition comes in early June. The first week in June typically brings a spike in humidity as the air becomes filled with the scent of nectar and the buzzing of insects. This brings us into the lush days of summer which last from early June through most of August. This is the warmest time of year filled with new life, a burgeoning crop and very warm days along with balmy nights.

A new transition begins in late August. During this time of year many plants and grasses start going to seed and a tinge of crimson and gold can be seen in some foliage. The early fall, or what I like to call “golden fall”, lasts from late August into early October when the air is cooling but is still comfortably mild. This season crescendos with the colorful display of fall foliage.

Following “golden fall” comes the transition into “grey fall”. Like a colorful evening sunset giving way to the deeper darker violets of dusk, late fall, or “grey fall” as I like to call it, typically sets in during the second half of October and lasts through most of November. The leaves are down and a somber chill is settling over the landscape. The land has a frosty and foreboding silence as the grey and darker skies seem to portend the winter weather ahead.

Winter usually returns in late in November as winter storms begin to dress the landscape in a new blanket of snow and the long, cold dark nights refreeze the rivers and lakes. Winter lasts into late February before the first hints of early spring appear in the higher sun angles and lengthening daylight along with the first sounds of dripping snowmelt.

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May 2024 Climate Review for Northern and Eastern Maine.

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Frost/Freeze Program for Spring 2024, updated 5/30

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Published 2024-05-25

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Published 2024-05-22

April 2024 Climate Summary for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2024-05-02

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New Forecast Graphics Page!

Published 2024-04-19

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Published 2024-04-17

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Published 2024-04-17

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Published 2024-04-11

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Published 2024-04-09

New Optional Way to Submit Observations of Rain vs Snow

Published 2024-03-15

March 10, 2024 Storm Reports

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Published 2024-02-15

See what we are talking about in the Weather Story

Published 2024-02-15

New river and lakes forecasting page coming in March 2024! Check it out here!

Published 2024-01-31

Winter Weather Safety Information

Published 2024-01-25

January 10 and 13 Coastal Flood Reports, and Observed Water Levels

Published 2024-01-14

2023 Annual Climate Review for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2024-01-03

December 2023 Climate Review for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2024-01-01

Christmas Day Weather Over the Years at Bangor and Caribou

Published 2023-12-21

Observed Rain and Maximum Wind Gusts from December 17-18, 2023 Storm

Published 2023-12-20

Maps and data of observed rain and maximum wind gusts from the December 17-18, 2023 storm.

Fall 2023 Climate Review

Published 2023-12-08

November 2023 Climate Review for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2023-12-01

A Statistical Preview of Caribou's December Weather

Published 2023-12-01

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October 2023 Climate Review for northern and eastern Maine, updated 11/1

Published 2023-11-01

U.S. Winter Outlook

Published 2023-10-23

Sign Up for our Free Virtual Winter Spotter Training!

Published 2023-10-11

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Published 2023-09-26

Summary of Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee Over Northern/Eastern Maine

Published 2023-09-21

Frost/Freeze Program Update for fall 2023, updated 10/23

Published 2023-09-21

Click Here for the Latest on Lee

Published 2023-09-14

Summer 2023 Climate Review for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2023-09-07

August 2023 Climate Review for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2023-09-02

NWS Offices Serving New England Will Conduct an Experiment This Fall To Improve Services Related to the Frost/Freeze Program

Published 2023-08-25

July 2023 All-Time Warmest Month in Caribou

Published 2023-08-01

June Climate Summary: Cool, Cloudy, and Rainy (Click here for full text summary)

Published 2023-07-03

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Published 2023-06-20

Lightning Safety Awareness Week

Published 2023-06-18

NOAA predicts a near-normal 2023 Atlantic hurricane season

Published 2023-05-25

This is National Safe Boating Week

Published 2023-05-20

National Tropical TCV Collaboration Testing Scheduled for 5/18

Published 2023-05-18

Frost/Freeze Program Update, 5/29

Published 2023-05-11

2023 Ice Out Season Thank You Message from NWS Caribou

Published 2023-05-04

Effective April 21, 2023, the NWS will discontinue the River and Lake Forecast product

Published 2023-04-09

Effective April 21, 2023, the NWS will discontinue the River and Lake Forecast product. This product provided a table containing hydrologic forecasts and observations in Standard Hydrometeorological Exchange Format (SHEF) and was issued as frequently as once per day or as infrequently as once per week.

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Published 2023-04-01

Northern and Eastern Maine Winter Climate Narrative

Published 2023-03-04

February 2023 Climate Review for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2023-03-02

March Climate Outlook for Caribou

Published 2023-02-23

February 3/4, 2023 Wind Chill and Wind Gust Reports

Published 2023-02-09

2022 Climate Review for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2023-01-06

Winter Weather Page Including Snowfall Forecasts

Published 2022-12-29

Christmas Day Weather Over the Years at Bangor and Caribou

Published 2022-12-24

Changes to NWS Fire Weather Zones Coming in March 2023!

Published 2022-12-16

This Service Change Notice (SCN) announces adjustments to the NWS Caribou and NWS Gray Fire Weather Zones.

Fall 2022 Climate Summary for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2022-12-05

Thanksgiving Day Weather at Bangor and Caribou Over the Years

Published 2022-11-20

First Virtual Winter Spotter Training Sessions are Nov 1 and 2!

Published 2022-10-29

NOAA Releases the U.S. Winter Outlook

Published 2022-10-21

Gray Maine Radar Out of Service October 24th through November 7th for Major Upgrade

Published 2022-10-19

Fall Safety

Published 2022-10-11

September 2022 Climate Narrative for Northern & Eastern Maine

Published 2022-10-02

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Frost/Freeze Program Update, updated 9/30

Published 2022-09-30

NWS Caribou Radar Maintenance Scheduled for October 3-17, 2022

Published 2022-09-26

The Latest on Hurricane Fiona

Published 2022-09-21

Summer 2022 Northern/Eastern Maine Seasonal Climate Review

Published 2022-09-05

September 2022 Preview of Caribou's Climate

Published 2022-08-27

U.S. Drought Monitor Northeast Sector

Published 2022-08-18

NOAA still expects above-normal Atlantic hurricane season

Published 2022-08-06

Check Out Our New Space Weather Page!

Published 2022-08-01

New Proposed Coastal Water Forecast with More Detailed Wave Information

Published 2022-08-01

August Climate Preview for Caribou

Published 2022-07-27

Check out our newsletter: MainelyWeather!

Published 2022-07-18

Summer Safety Tips

Published 2022-07-15

July 2022 Climate in Caribou, Maine

Published 2022-06-30

Lightning Safety Awareness Week!

Published 2022-06-21

Our web pages are undergoing maintenance, which may result in slowness or brief timeouts. This message will be removed once maintenance is complete.

Published 2022-06-14

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Published 2022-06-13

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Published 2022-06-05

May 2022 Monthly Climate Review

Published 2022-06-02

NOAA predicts above-normal 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Published 2022-05-25

This Is Safe Boating Week

Published 2022-05-21

New England Severe Weather Preparedness Week 2022

Published 2022-04-25

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Published 2022-04-11

March 2022 Climate Review for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2022-04-01

A Statistical Preview of Caribou's April Weather

Published 2022-03-31

Flood Safety Awareness Week March 14-18, 2022

Published 2022-03-15

March 2022 Temperature and Precipitation Outlooks

Published 2022-03-01

New Low Bandwidth Radar Site Pages!

Published 2022-02-15

Winter/Spring Flood Potential Outlook

Published 2022-02-07

January 2022 Climate Summary for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2022-02-02

Final snowfall reports for January 29-30 Winter Storm

Published 2022-01-31

A Statistical Preview of Caribou's February Weather

Published 2022-01-30

Observed Storm Total Snow Maps with Forecast Errors

Published 2022-01-21

What is the Winter Storm Severity Index?

Published 2022-01-15

2021 Year in Review

Published 2022-01-06

New Year's Weather in Bangor and Caribou Over the Years

Published 2021-12-30

Get ready for Winter weather hazards by visiting our Winter Safety website!

Published 2021-11-28

Want to Learn More About River Ice and Ice Jams? Register for our River Ice Spotter Course!

Published 2021-11-15

NOAA Releases the 2021-22 U.S Winter Outlook

Published 2021-10-22

Climate Prediction Center Launches New Maps for Week-2, Monthly, and Seasonal Outlooks

Published 2021-10-20

Winter Weather Spotter Training Courses Scheduled for 2021

Published 2021-10-14

KCBW Radar Will Be Down Intermittently Oct 12-16

Published 2021-10-08

Drought Information Statement, updated 10/7

Published 2021-10-07

October 2021 Climate Outlook for Caribou

Published 2021-09-25

Frost and Freeze Program Fall 2021, updated 10/11

Published 2021-09-21

La NiÃ±a Watch

Published 2021-09-12

Frost and Freeze Program Fall 2021, updated 9/12

Published 2021-09-12

August 2021 Climate Review for northern and eastern Maine

Published 2021-09-01

Latest News From the Hurricane Center

Published 2021-08-25

Get the Latest Updates on Henri

Published 2021-08-18

Recreation Forecasts for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2021-08-14

Itâ€™s official: July was Earthâ€™s hottest month on record

Published 2021-08-14

Updated Hurricane Season Forecast

Published 2021-08-05

New â€œDestructiveâ€ Severe Thunderstorm Warning category to trigger Wireless Emergency Alerts

Published 2021-07-25

Maine Hurricane Safety Awareness Week

Published 2021-07-11

Maine Hurricane Preparedness Week

Published 2021-07-11

Elsa Rainfall Reports

Published 2021-07-10

La NiÃ±a Watch

Published 2021-07-09

New Live Webcam at NWS Caribou

Published 2021-07-08

Information on Elsa at the National Hurricane Center

Published 2021-07-08

June 2021 Climate Summary

Published 2021-07-02

New Survey on Option for Plain Language Weather Headlines

Published 2021-06-19

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Published 2021-06-08

National Safe Boating Week is May 22 to 28!

Published 2021-05-21

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Published 2021-05-11

Final Frost and Freeze Program Update for Spring 2021

Published 2021-05-09

The New Climate Normals for 1991-2020 can be found here!

Published 2021-05-08

April 2021 Climate Summary

Published 2021-05-02

May Climate Outlook for Caribou

Published 2021-05-01

WMO Hurricane Committee retires tropical cyclone Names & ends using Greek alphabet

Published 2021-04-27

Check us out on Twitter!

Published 2021-04-24

Looking for Online Weather Educational Resources for your classroom? Click here!

Published 2021-04-19

Abnormally Dry Conditions Expand Across More of Maine

Published 2021-04-15

1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals: An Update

Published 2021-04-08

Hurricane Threats and Impacts (HTI) Mosaic Testing on April 8, 2021

Published 2021-04-07

PNS summarizing HTI testing on April 8, 2021

2020/2021 Seasonal Snow Totals and Departures

Published 2021-04-02

Spring Flood Potential Outlook #7, updated 4/1

Published 2021-04-01

Changes Coming to NCEP NOMADS/FTP User Access Policy

Published 2021-03-27

1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals To Be Released This Spring

Published 2021-03-12

Winter Safety Information

Published 2021-03-02

February 2021 Climate Review

Published 2021-03-02

A Statistical Preview of Caribou's March Weather

Published 2021-02-28

Click here for the latest Winter Weather Forecast

Published 2021-02-21

January 2021 Climate Narrative

Published 2021-02-12

See what we are talking about in the Weather Story

Published 2021-02-06

Tutorial on Navigating The New NWS Weather Radar Page

Published 2021-01-24

2020 Yearly Climate Narrative

Published 2021-01-06

December 2020 Climate Review

Published 2021-01-02

All Time Warmest Christmas on Record across northern and eastern Maine

Published 2020-12-26

The National Weather Service is soliciting comments through January 7, 2021, on the discontinuance of certain short-fused warning update statements.

Published 2020-12-12

Fall Climate Review

Published 2020-12-08

Click here to check out the latest information on this weekend's winter weather!

Published 2020-12-04

All Time Metrological Winter High Temperature Record Set in Caribou, Maine

Published 2020-12-02

December 2020 Climate Outlook for Caribou

Published 2020-11-30

Record-breaking Atlantic hurricane season draws to an end

Published 2020-11-27

2020 SKYWARN Recognition Day Goes Virtual Dec 4-5

Published 2020-11-23

Survey on Future Changes to the NWS Frost/Freeze Program

Published 2020-11-22

Thanksgiving Day Weather at Bangor and Caribou Over the Years

Published 2020-11-20

New Radar Page Tutorial

Published 2020-11-19

Check Out Our New Daily Weather Story!

Published 2020-11-19

More Record Warmth across Northern and Eastern Maine, updated 11/11

Published 2020-11-10

Check Out Our Winter Weather Page!

Published 2020-10-26

November Climate Outlook for Caribou

Published 2020-10-26

SKYWARN Spotter Training Sessions Coming in November!

Published 2020-10-23

Interested in joining our SkyWarn spotter team? We have three virtual training sessions coming up in November! Sign up links are at the top of our Spotter page. Be sure to check out the page to learn more about the program!

U.S. Winter Outlook

Published 2020-10-21

Preview of new Radar Page

Published 2020-10-06

Have you Ever Wondered How the Local Drought Monitor Classifications are Made?

Published 2020-10-02

September 2020 Climate Narrative

Published 2020-10-02

Frost/Freeze Program Has Ended For All of Northern and Eastern Maine, updated 10/10

Published 2020-09-21

Replacement of RIDGE I radar with RIDGE II radar Web Page Effective on or about December 8, 2020

Published 2020-09-13

La Nina Advisory Issued

Published 2020-09-11

Review of the Meteorological Summer

Published 2020-09-05

Warmest Summer on Record in Caribou

Published 2020-09-01

Updated Drought Information Statement, updated 10/22

Published 2020-08-20

Extremely active hurricane season possible for Atlantic Basin

Published 2020-08-09

Drought Information

Published 2020-08-08

The Latest on Isaias

Published 2020-08-01

Follow us on Twitter!

Published 2020-07-28

Know Before You Go! Summer Safety Tips

Published 2020-07-26

La Nina Watch Issued, 7/9

Published 2020-07-09

Parts of Northern Maine in Severe Drought

Published 2020-07-09

June 2020 Climate Review

Published 2020-07-02

Record Consecutive Days with a high of 80 degrees or Warmer in Caribou, updated 6/28

Published 2020-06-25

Please help the NWS get the word out on our Hazard Simplification Process

Published 2020-06-24

Caribou Ties All-Time High Temperature on June 19th

Published 2020-06-19

CoCoRaHS Webinar June 27th at 10am

Published 2020-06-06

May 2020 Climate Review for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2020-06-01

Frost/Freeze Program Update for Spring 2020

Published 2020-05-28

2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook

Published 2020-05-23

National Hurricane Preparedness Week May 3-9, 2020

Published 2020-05-03

April Climate Review for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2020-05-02

New England Severe Weather Preparedness Week April 27th - May 1st, 2020

Published 2020-04-28

Spring Flood Potential Outlook

Published 2020-04-17

2020 Spring Virtual Spotter Talks Announced!

Published 2020-04-16

Seasonal Temperature and Precipitation Outlooks

Published 2020-04-15

March 2020 Climate Review for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2020-04-02

U.S. Spring Outlook Forecasts

Published 2020-03-25

Spring is coming. Get Ready for Some of Americas Wildest Weather!

Published 2020-03-15

Flood Safety Awareness Week March 9-13, 2020

Published 2020-03-09

Spring Flood Potential Outlook, updated March 5th

Published 2020-03-06

February 2020 Climate Review for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2020-03-02

Season-to-Date and Monthly Snow Maps

Published 2020-03-01

Latest on the Thursday Winter Storm

Published 2020-02-25

March Climate Outlook for Caribou

Published 2020-02-23

Information on NWS Radar Web Page Displays

Published 2020-02-12

The National Weather Service celebrated its 150th anniversary! Click here to learn more about its history

Published 2020-02-12

Spring Flood Potential Outlook

Published 2020-02-11

January 2020 Climate Review

Published 2020-02-01

Update: Changes to Wireless Emergency Alerts on Your Cell Phone

Published 2020-01-25

Winter Weather Safety Information

Published 2020-01-21

Storm Total Snow Maps (past storms)

Published 2020-01-15

2019 Year in Review

Published 2020-01-06

A Statistical Preview of Caribou's January Weather

Published 2019-12-28

WEA Flash Flood Warning Service Change Notice after January 8, 2020

Published 2019-12-26

Changes to Public and Fire Forecast Zone Boundaries DownEast

Published 2019-12-17

El Nino/La Nina Update

Published 2019-12-12

Be prepared for Winter weather hazards by visiting our Winter Safety website!

Published 2019-12-01

Looking for Snow and Ice Forecasts - Check out our Winter Weather Page

Published 2019-11-27

El Nino Update

Published 2019-11-15

Winter Weather Safety

Published 2019-11-11

It's Winter Weather Awareness Week!

Published 2019-11-03

We are looking for rain and snow reports! Sign up and report via an app.

Published 2019-10-21

Winter Outlook: Warmer than average for many, wetter in the North

Published 2019-10-19

Some Climate Data Currently Unavailable on NWS Websites

Published 2019-10-12

The Frost/Freeze Program has ended for all of Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2019-10-06

A Statistial Preview of Caribou's October Weather

Published 2019-10-03

NWS in your neighborhood - 2019 Skywarn Fall/WinterTraining Calendar

Published 2019-09-28

We are looking for rain and snow reports! Sign up and report via an app.

Published 2019-09-12

Latest on Dorian

Published 2019-09-06

August 2019 Climate Review for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2019-09-02

September 2019 Climate Outlook for Caribou

Published 2019-08-31

Rainfall Reports from August 28-29, 2019

Published 2019-08-30

Aug 12, 2019 EF-1 Washington County Tornado

Published 2019-08-15

Whatâ€™s the Difference Between Weather and Climate?

Published 2019-08-13

NOAA increases chance for above-normal hurricane season

Published 2019-08-10

July 2019 Climate Review

Published 2019-08-02

Report rain to us! Sign up for CoCoRaHS.

Published 2019-07-28

Summer Safety Tips

Published 2019-07-27

August 2019 Climate Outlook and Forecast

Published 2019-07-25

Heat Safety Tips and Resources

Published 2019-07-18

Heat Safety Tips and Resources

Published 2019-07-05

Independence Day Weather at Bangor and Caribou

Published 2019-07-04

June 2019 Climate Review

Published 2019-07-03

Looking for Thunderstorm Outlooks? Check out the Storm Prediction Center

Published 2019-06-26

June 24-28 is Lightning Safety Awareness Week in Maine

Published 2019-06-24

NWS Caribou Social Media Feeds

Published 2019-06-23

NOAA upgrades the U.S. global weather forecast model

Published 2019-06-19

Requesting your feedback on proposed changes to our Flash Flood Warnings

Published 2019-06-10

Get ready for summer weather hazards by visiting our Summer Safety website!

Published 2019-06-10

Spring 2019 Climate Review

Published 2019-06-08

May 2019 Climate Review for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2019-06-01

June Climate Outlook for Caribou

Published 2019-05-31

Check out the Surf Zone Forecast here

Published 2019-05-24

NOAA predicts near-normal 2019 Atlantic hurricane season

Published 2019-05-24

National Safe Boating Week: May 18-24, 2019

Published 2019-05-18

Frost/Freeze Program Update for Spring 2019 - Updated May 31st

Published 2019-05-08

Check Out The Weather Hazard Dashboard

Published 2019-05-05

April 2019 Climate Narrative for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2019-05-01

Caribou Sets Record Streak of Days with at Least One Inch of Snow on the Ground

Published 2019-04-22

Flood Safety Resources

Published 2019-04-18

Get ready for Spring weather hazards by visiting our Spring Safety website!

Published 2019-04-11

Record Consecutive Days with an inch of more of snow at Caribou, Maine

Published 2019-04-11

March 2019 Climate Review for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2019-04-01

A Statistical Preview of Caribou's April Weather

Published 2019-03-30

Prolonged Outage for Coastal and Marine Automated Network (C-MAN) Observations

Published 2019-03-29

Spring Flood Potential Outlook

Published 2019-03-22

U.S. flood and climate outlook for spring 2019

Published 2019-03-22

CoCoRahs 2019 March Madness

Published 2019-03-07

Spring Safety Campaign

Published 2019-03-07

Season-to-Date and Monthly Snow Maps

Published 2019-02-26

Low Wind Chill Reports

Published 2019-02-26

Spring Flood Potential Outlook

Published 2019-02-22

An El NiÃ±o Advisory Issued

Published 2019-02-14

Frequently Asked Questions: Washingtonâ€™s Birthday

Published 2019-02-14

January 2019 Climate Review and Record Snowfall at Caribou

Published 2019-02-02

February Climate Outlook

Published 2019-02-01

January 2019 Record Snowfall at Caribou, Maine

Published 2019-01-31

Final Snowfall Reports from January 20, 2019, Winter Storm

Published 2019-01-22

Are You Interested in Spreading Weather Safety Education? Yes, then Become a WRN Ambassador!

Published 2019-01-22

Winter Weather Safety Information

Published 2018-12-23

Fall 2018 Climate Narrative for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2018-12-08

Meteorological Versus Astronomical Seasons

Published 2018-12-06

A Preview of Caribou's December Weather

Published 2018-11-29

Latest on the Winter Storm

Published 2018-11-26

The Fourth National Climate Assessment Just Released!

Published 2018-11-24

Latest Snowfall and Ice Forecasts

Published 2018-11-23

Thanksgiving Day Weather at Bangor and Caribou

Published 2018-11-21

Overview Video of the New Snow Squall Warning

Published 2018-11-20

We Need Rain and Snow Observers! Sign Up Here To Report

Published 2018-11-05

Winter Weather Preparedness Week - Today's topic How to Get Informed

Published 2018-11-02

November 2018 Climate Outlook

Published 2018-10-31

National Weather Service Caribou 2018-19 Winter Weather Outlook

Published 2018-10-30

Are you ready for winter weather? Now is the time to get Prepared for the season!

Published 2018-10-28

Latest on the First Significant Snow of the Season

Published 2018-10-23

Survey: Winter Warning Simplification

Published 2018-10-18

NOAA's Winter 2018-2019 Outlook

Published 2018-10-18

2018 Winter Weather Spotter Training Sessions Scheduled!

Published 2018-10-12

For the latest on Hurricane Michael, Check with the National Hurricane Center

Published 2018-10-09

Looking for Flying Weather? Check out the Aviation Weather Center

Published 2018-10-09

YouTube Video Explaining Our New Enhanced Weather Outlook

Published 2018-10-04

National Test of the Wireless Emergency Alert and Emergency Alert System on Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Published 2018-09-29

El Nino Watch Remains in Effect

Published 2018-09-27

For the Latest Hurricane Forecasts and Information, Visit the National Hurricane Center's Website - CLICK HERE

Published 2018-09-19

Get ready for Fall weather hazards by visiting our Fall Safety website!

Published 2018-09-03

September Climate Outlook for Caribou

Published 2018-09-01

Record Warm Summer at Caribou!

Published 2018-09-01

Planning outdoor activities? Here's the latest recreation forecast

Published 2018-08-24

Very Warm August and Summer across Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2018-08-24

Take the NWS Flood Hazard Simplification Survey!

Published 2018-08-21

A Warm Start to August!

Published 2018-08-18

Cold Water Hazards and Safety

Published 2018-08-15

NOAA forecasters lower Atlantic hurricane season prediction

Published 2018-08-10

All-Time Warmest Month at Caribou, Maine!

Published 2018-08-01

August Climate Outlook for Caribou, Maine

Published 2018-07-31

July 2018 on Pace to be Warmest on Record at Caribou, Maine

Published 2018-07-26

Monthly and Seasonal Climate Outlook Available Here!

Published 2018-07-13

Warm Start to July Across Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2018-07-09

Heading to the beach? Check the Surf Zone Forecast

Published 2018-07-05

June 2018 Climate Review for northern and eastern Maine

Published 2018-07-02

July 2018 Climate Outlook

Published 2018-07-02

The Heat and Humidity Continues Through Thursday...Remember Heat Safety!

Published 2018-06-29

National Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 25 -29, 2018

Published 2018-06-24

Heading Outdoors this Summer? Visit our Recreational Forecast Page for Detailed Forecasts!

Published 2018-06-22

Stay Safe this Summer #SummerSafety #WRN

Published 2018-06-17

Spring 2018 Climate Narrative

Published 2018-06-09

May 2018 Climate Narrative for northern and eastern Maine

Published 2018-06-04

Update - The Spring 2018 Frost/Freeze Program expands north on Friday, June 1

Published 2018-05-31

Forecasters predict a near- or above-normal 2018 Atlantic hurricane season

Published 2018-05-25

New Storm Reporting Form that is Mobile Friendly!

Published 2018-05-18

2018 Spring Spotter Talk Schedule

Published 2018-05-11

Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 30-May 5

Published 2018-05-03

Preview of Caribou's May Weather

Published 2018-04-30

Get ready for spring weather hazards by visiting our Spring Safety website!

Published 2018-04-18

Spring Flood Potential Outlook

Published 2018-04-13

A Cold Start to April

Published 2018-04-10

Where Can I Find Images From The New Satellite?

Published 2018-04-10

NOAA issues U.S. spring outlook: warmer than normal conditions expected locally

Published 2018-03-16

Updated Winter/Spring Flood Potential Outlook

Published 2018-03-15

Latest Snowfall Observations!

Published 2018-03-13

Maine Flood Preparedness Week

Published 2018-03-13

Maine Flood Preparedness Week

Published 2018-03-12

Check Out the Latest Snowfall Forecasts Here

Published 2018-03-06

February 2018 Climate Review for Northern and Eastern Maine

Published 2018-03-04

Latest Snow and Ice Forecasts

Published 2018-02-14

Winter/Spring Flood Potential Outlook

Published 2018-02-05

January 2018 Climate Review

Published 2018-02-04

Caribou February Climate Outlook

Published 2018-01-28

2017 Year in Review

Published 2018-01-23

La Nina Advisory Remains in Effect

Published 2018-01-17

How Accurate Are Our Snow Forecasts?

Published 2018-01-17

Looking Back 20 Years--Remembering the 1998 Ice Storm

Published 2018-01-07

Winter Storm Watch Issued for Potential Blizzard Conditions

Published 2018-01-03

Winter Weather Safety Information

Published 2017-12-22

Entry Level Positions Open in Caribou and Many Other Offices!

Published 2017-12-15

Christmas Day Weather at Bangor and Caribou Over the Years

Published 2017-12-15

We Need Your Snow Measurements!

Published 2017-12-14

Latest on the Winter Storm

Published 2017-12-12

Latest on the Winter Storm

Published 2017-12-12

Winter Safety Information Page

Published 2017-11-30

July 2017 Climate Outlook

Published 2017-06-26

You can get weather updates on Facebook - Like Us

Published 2017-06-24

Stay Safe this Summer #SummerSafety

Published 2017-06-11

CoCoRaHS, Volunteers Working Together to Measure Precipitation

Published 2017-02-14