Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Caribou, ME
Issued by NWS Caribou, ME
498 WWUS81 KCAR 120946 SPSCAR Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Caribou ME 446 AM EST Fri Dec 12 2025 MEZ001-002-005-006-122100- Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot- Southeast Aroostook- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Ashland, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills 446 AM EST Fri Dec 12 2025 ...Blowing and Drifting Snow This Morning and Afternoon... Westerly winds 15 to 25mph with gusts up to 40mph today. Falling snow combined with fresh snow will be blowing and drifting across the roads in the open agricultural areas of Aroostook and Northern Penobscot counties. This will create localized near zero visibility at times, particularly on north to south oriented roadways. Drifting snow will cover roadways and quickly become deep, resulting in dangerous travel conditions. This includes but not limited to...Route 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 10, 11, 89, 161, 163, 164, 205, 212 and 227. Drive slowly, keep your distance from the car ahead of you allowing for extra braking distance. Watch for drifting snow that will quickly cover roadways. $$