Will Your Area See Rain or Snow on Halloween?

Posted: October 29, 2022 11:38 am

Will the Halloween forecast have its own tricks up its sleeve? Here is a look at what you can expect for the weather as you head out for the Halloween festivities this weekend and on Monday.

No Major Weather Events on Tap for Halloween

It is beginning to look a lot like Halloween throughout the U.S. Carved pumpkins adorn front porches while lawns are covered in fallen leaves. The recent rash of much cooler temperatures throughout much of the country has even made it feel more like the spooky season.

If you are headed out for trick-or-treating, block parties, or any other type of outdoor Halloween activity, you are going to need to know what to wear to be prepared for the elements. This time of the year can be unpredictable across the country, making it important that you check the forecast so that you are ready for what the night brings.

The good news is that while the weather may be soggy in some parts, there are no predicted major weather events to hamper the festivities. The weekend will start dry for most areas of the East Coast, however, you can expect rain to move in on Sunday and Monday.

Scattered rain showers are in the forecast in an area stretching from the Carolinas, up through the Tennessee Valley, and into the Northeast. The far northern reaches of New England will likely be the only part of the Atlantic Seaboard that will stay dry throughout the holiday weekend. Although most people along the East Coast will see rain at some point on Halloween, it is unlikely that the day will be a complete washout.

The Eastern Seaboard will not be the only part of the country dealing with rain gear on Halloween. The eastern Great Lakes region and the Ohio Valley will also be under the threat of rain on Monday.

Be sure to bring an umbrella if you are heading out for trick-or-treating if you live anywhere in this area. The temperatures will also drop as the moisture trickles into the area. Children heading out in the Midwest and as far as the southern Plains will want to bring a jacket or coat to stay warm as the mercury plummets.

Although it will be cold in some areas, there is not any significant snow in the forecast. The exception to this would be in the highest elevations of the Cascades in Washington state as well as the northwest corner of Montana in the northern Rockies.

Northwest Will Also See Rain

In addition to the eastern half of the U.S., the northwestern corner will also be under the gun for rain showers on Halloween night. This includes the cities of Seattle and Portland and into parts of Northern California.

Seattle is forecast to wake up to a steady light rain that devolves into scattered showers later in the day, helping to hopefully salvage the evening outdoor activities. It will be chilly with the mercury struggling to climb out of the 40s for a high.

Temperatures will drop to levels that are slightly below normal for this time of the year across much of the western U.S. This includes the desert areas of California and into Arizona. Phoenix will see a high in the low 80s with sunny skies making it a great Halloween.

Central U.S. Will Be Dry and Pleasant

The middle section of the country should enjoy pleasant weather on Halloween. This includes a large swath of the nation stretching from the northern Plains, through the Midwest, the southern Plains, and across the Gulf Coast.

In addition to the dry weather, the temperatures will hover above average for much of the central U.S. For instance, Kansas City is forecast to hang out in the upper 60s for a high on Monday with overnight lows in the upper 40s. This should make for relatively pleasant conditions for trick-or-treaters.

It will be beautiful across the southern Plains for any outdoor festivities. Dallas is predicted to top out at about 75 degrees for a high with an overnight low around 52 degrees. Houston will see highs in the mid-70s and lows in the low 50s for Monday.

While the Florida Panhandle is forecast to stay dry and calm on the holiday, the northern part of the Sunshine State will see some sporadic rain showers. The central part of the state will also stay dry as the rain picks up in South Florida.

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