Bigelow Preserve, ME
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 28°F. Risk of rain later today (40%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (28°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Camping
Not Recommended for camping. High near 28°F. Risk of rain later today (40%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (28°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Outdoor Events / Activities
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 28°F. Risk of rain later today (40%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (28°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Sledding / Snowshoeing
Excellent for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 28°F. Risk of rain later today (40%). Light wind (10 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Bigelow Preserve
Bigelow Preserve is a Maine destination for a major alpine backpacking preserve and exposed summit ridge.
Make the Most of a Bigelow Preserve Day
Match the route, launch, trailhead, campground, facility, or turnaround time to wind, precipitation, temperature, water or snow conditions, road access, and daylight. Keep a shorter or more sheltered backup ready.
Weather Tips for Bigelow Preserve
- Check official park, land-manager, trailhead, road, fire, trail, and facility notices before leaving.
- Turn around before summits, ridges, forests, or remote trails become unsafe in lightning, heat, smoke, snow, or poor visibility.
- Expect mud season, black flies, thunderstorms, heavy rain, high wind, early snow, and rapid temperature changes where seasonally relevant.
- Carry water, layers, navigation, sun protection, and seasonal traction or flotation appropriate to the activity.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Stratton
- Carrabassett Valley
- Flagstaff Lake
- Avery Peak
- West Peak
- Appalachian Trail
Plan Around the Conditions
Choose the safest version of a Bigelow Preserve day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, visibility, temperature, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.
7-Day Forecast for Bigelow Preserve
Bigelow Preserve Weather by Season
Winter
Winter at Bigelow Preserve brings cold, snow, ice, short daylight, and changing road or facility access. Confirm grooming, trail openings, snowpack, and locally verified ice conditions before the listed winter activities; no forecast proves ice is safe.
Spring
Spring at Bigelow Preserve is mud season, with lingering snow, black flies, runoff, and rapidly changing temperatures. Expect soft trails and delayed access at shaded, high, or remote locations.
Summer
Summer at Bigelow Preserve usually offers the broadest access, but thunderstorms, heat, insects, wildfire smoke, and sudden wind shifts still affect plans. Start long hikes early and leave exposed terrain when thunder is heard.
Fall
Fall at Bigelow Preserve brings cooler air, foliage crowds, shorter daylight, hunting-season awareness, and early freezes. Remote roads, seasonal services, and early mountain or North Woods snow can change quickly.
Key Climate Data Points
- Annual average temperature: about 36–43°F, colder on high summits using the nearest practical regional climate context.
- Annual snowfall: commonly 90–140 inches in valleys and substantially more on ski and summit terrain.
- Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
- Coolest months: January and February are typically coolest.
- Wettest season: late fall and early winter are often wettest, with substantial local and elevation variation.
- Driest season: midsummer is often driest, although thunderstorms remain possible.
- Best outdoor window: June through October for broad warm-season access, with winter best when established trails, snow, or ice are verified.