Caribou, ME — Northern Maine residents should prepare for potential freezing rain beginning Saturday evening and continuing through Sunday night. Travel conditions may deteriorate, with ice accumulation expected in some areas.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), confidence is growing in freezing rain affecting northern counties, including Aroostook and Penobscot, from Saturday night into Sunday. The highest risk for icy conditions lies north of Interstate 95, with temperatures hovering near freezing. By Sunday night, temperatures will rise, turning freezing rain into regular rainfall.
Motorists are urged to drive cautiously and check local road conditions before traveling. Ice accumulation on power lines and trees may lead to outages in affected areas. Residents should secure backup power sources and stock up on essentials in case conditions worsen. …