Laura Adams, administrative assistant for the Caribou Police Department, said that police have attended to eight weather-related incidents since Monday, Feb. 22.
National Weather Forecaster Francis Kredensor said that the worst of last week’s weather occurred on Feb. 24 and 25.
“We had about an inch and a half of rain near the office,” said Kredensor. “Other areas had rain and snow mixed in as well. We definitely had a messy day on Wednesday. The fog was especially bad on Thursday morning, because there was a lot of warm moist air. Our visibility was about a quarter mile or less at the airport.”
On Monday, Kredensor added that those going out on the night of March 1 and evening of March 2 may encounter some difficult conditions.
“Snow could be fairly heavy at times,” said Kredensor. “The Caribou area should have risk of ice mixing in between about noon and dinner time on March 1, as of right now we’re thinking double digit snow totals are a possibility in areas such as the Allagash and St. John Valley, but that in terms of icing we might be looking at a tenth or two tenths of freezing rain mixing with snow.”
Caribou Police Sergeant Mark Gahagan’s advice to those who have to travel in severe weather is to “drive with regard to safety. If you don’t have to go out, then don’t. Make sure your vehicle is full of gas and road worthy.” Gahagan added that motorists should make sure to dress warm, that their windshield is clear, and that they have good visibility.
“If you have to get out and it’s icy,” said Gahagan, “make sure you’re wearing footwear with cleats.”
