Posted in Maine March 10, 2018 by

What Real Life Looks Like Inside The Snowiest Town In Maine

Just when we thought spring was close, this week’s latest snow storm reminds us that we’re not out of the woods yet! Most of Maine was battered by this most recent nor’easter, but there are some parts of Maine that got hit especially hard. While you’re all shoveling your way to freedom, remind yourself that there are some parts of the state that are dealing with a winter that most of us could never imagine! Caribou might just be the snowiest town in all of Maine and today’s article is dedicated to the good folks who live there year-round! We applaud your strength!

Caribou, tucked up in The County, might not ever make it onto a list of "must-sees" by tourists.
Caribou Police Department / Facebook
But that's okay with us. It just means that this very snowy town can be kept a little bit of a secret.
Last year, WCSH-6 shared their list of the snowiest places in the East and Maine towns took up a whopping THREE places.
Caribou Police Department / Facebook
With a total snowfall of 96.3" by April 2017, Caribou came in second on the list, only being beat out by Syracuse who saw 101.1"
City of Caribou, Maine / Facebook
Those who live in the area throughout the rough winter season will be probably be unsurprised by this news!
City of Caribou, Maine / Facebook
Last year, Caribou broke records by living an incredible 132 consecutive days with more than a foot of snow on the ground!
City of Caribou, Maine / Facebook
The previous record was 120 consecutive days with at least a foot of snow on the ground. This was measured during the winter of 1968-1969.
The streak began on November 30th and ran through through April 10th.
City of Caribou, Maine / Facebook
A foot of snow on the ground in April?! Welcome to Caribou!
The town can also become quite cold in the winter, which helps the snow stick around for far longer than in the southeastern cities and towns in Maine.
City of Caribou, Maine / Facebook
In the snowiest town in Maine, it's not uncommon to see snow covering any telltale signs of an imminent spring!
City of Caribou, Maine / Facebook
But, while spending the entire winter in the state's snowiest town can be hard, the unparalleled beauty and views just might make up for it!
City of Caribou, Maine / Facebook

To help pass the time until spring, check out this funny list of 13 things that Mainers do at the first signs of spring! Recognize anything from your own life?