St. John Valley Weather, Jan. 18-24, 2023

3-Day Outlook: Wednesday- Friday

Low pressure in the Maritimes will lift towards Labrador today with wrap around moisture producing some snow across the Valley. Around 1-inch of additional accumulation is expected by evening. Northwest winds pick up this evening as a cold front moves through and Canadian high pressure builds into the region with drier air. 

Partly sunny skies are expected Thursday as high pressure builds into the region with colder air aloft trapping some moisture closer to the surface to produce some cloudiness. Cloud skies are expected to develop Thursday evening as low pressure tracks east from the Great Lakes.

The low will bring a slight chance for some morning snow to Fort Kent and vicinity Friday; however, its track is far enough south that mostly cloudy skies will be the main feature from this system. Partly cloudy skies and cold temperatures are expected Friday night into Saturday morning.

Today & Tonight

Cloudy with a chance for snow with around 1-inch accumulation possible. Chance for snow 50%. High near 31° West wind 4-5 mph becoming northwest 8-10 mph in the afternoon. 

Tonight, mostly cloudy early then decreased cloudiness overnight with a low near 22°. Northwest wind 12-14 mph gusting to 25 mph.

Thursday, January 19

Partly sunny and brisk with a high near 25°. Northwest wind around 10-15 mph with gusts to around 28 mph possible.

Thursday night,cloudy with a low near 14°. North wind 4-5 mph in the evening becoming northeast 5-8 mph overnight. 

Friday, January 20

Mostly cloudy with a slight chance for snow in the morning. Chance for precipitation 20%. High near 25°. Northeast wind 8-11 mph with gusts to around 21 mph possible.

Friday night, becoming partly cloudy with a low near 7°. North wind 0-7 mph.

4-7 Day Outlook: Saturday – Tuesday

High pressure will build across the SJV Saturday and Saturday night with partly sunny/partly cloudy skies Saturday and mostly cloudy skies overspreading the region Sunday. Low pressure is expected to track towards Maine from Ohio Valley/Mid-Atlantic bringing cloudy skies and a chance for snow Sunday night and Monday. While the exact track of this system is not certain, several longer-range models indicate that this will be a snow event for northern Maine. However, the ultimate track will determine precipitation type and amounts. High pressure will build in with partly cloudy/partly sunny skies and breezy conditions Tuesday.

Saturday, January 21

Partly sunny with a high around 24°. West wind 0-7 mph.

Saturday night, partly cloudy with a low near 7°. Southwest wind 0-7 mph.

Sunday, January 22

Mostly cloudy with a high around 28°. South wind 8-14 mph.

Sunday night, cloudy with a 40% chance for snow after midnight. Low near 22°. South wind 8-14 mph.

Monday, January 23

Cloudy with a 40% chance for snow. High around 30°. North wind 8-14 mph.

Monday night, becoming partly cloudy with a chance for snow in the evening then a slight chance for snow overnight. Chance for snow 20%. Low near 12°. Northwest wind 8-14 mph.

Tuesday, January 24

Partly cloudy with a high around 23°. West wind 8-14 mph.

Tuesday night, mostly cloudy with a 20% chance for snow. Low near 16°. Northwest wind 0-7 mph.

8-14 Day Trends: Wed. Jan. 25 – Tue. Jan. 31

Near normal temperatures / Near normal precipitation

Note: Computer model precision diminishes the further into the week the forecast projects. Check the Fiddlehead Focus for weather updates with more current information.

The Week Ahead is the work of UMFK Professor Joseph E. Becker based on personal weather station data, various computer forecast models, and information that the National Weather Service, NOAA, and other weather resources provide.