New ‘Storm’ Emerges For CT As Halloween Forecast Details Released

Ghosts, goblins, witches, comic book heroes and princesses can rejoice.

The current spell of dry weather is expected to continue through the weekend, with a calm and dry night predicted for trick-or-treaters on Halloween, according to meteorologists.

The National Weather Service predicts daytime high temperatures in the upper 50s for today through Wednesday, followed by a warm-up on Thursday, when highs will reach into the mid-60s.

Friday is expected to be particularly warm, with high daytime temperatures in the low 70s.

“Our prolonged stretch of dry weather continues across southern New England, through at least Halloween, if not longer,” the National Weather Service said. “Expect a fluctuation of temperatures with Friday being the warmest, in the low 70s for some!”

Tonight, lows fall into the 30s, bringing patchy frost near the coast and widespread frost inland, according to the National Weather Service.

After tonight, nighttime lows starting Wednesday night will be in the upper 40s to low 50s.

“The entire week looks dry to close out October!” WTNH reports.

Trick-or-treating forecast

Saturday night’s Halloween’s forecast is currently for cloudy skies, and nighttime low temperatures in the 40s, according to the National Weather Service. In the early evening, when most trick-or-treating will be in full swing, it will be warmer, in the 50s.

“Overall, a great outlook for Trick-or-Treating Saturday as temps drop into the 50s after sunset!” WFSB predicts.

WTNH’s meteorologists also predict it will be pleasant, dry weather for Halloween festivities.

“Halloween looks good with high temperatures in the mid 60s and overnight lows in the 40s with dry conditions,” WTNH reports. “Great news for trick-or-treaters and events going on!”

Precipitation prediction

WFSB predicts it will start getting cloudy on Sunday, then a “storm system heads our way.”

The chances for rain increase starting on Monday, according to WFSB.

According to WTNH, Monday will bring some showers, along with highs in the low 60s.

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Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 5 to 9 mph.

Tonight: Patchy frost after 4 a.m. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

Wednesday: Patchy frost before 9 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 46. Light south wind.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

Halloween | Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 6 to 10 mph.

Tonight: Widespread frost, mainly after 5 a.m. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday: Widespread frost, mainly before 8 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind around 7 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind.

Halloween | Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.