Updated Halloween Forecast for Yorktown, Somers

Written by BRIAN MCCREADY (Patch Staff)

Even with Halloween falling on a Saturday this year - making it easier for families to go trick-or-treating - the big question is, what will the weather be like?

Will we need winter coats, raincoats, or can we just skip the jackets altogether?

The answer is pretty good news. It’s going to be a nice seasonal day on Saturday, and when you head out to trick-or-treat in the evening, low temperatures will be in the mid to upper 40s throughout much of Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties, according to the National Weather Service.

There is no chance of rain on Saturday, and some of the northern portions of the region might see temps closer to the lower 40s during the evening.

“The weather looks very nice for trick-or-treating,” writes Bill Potter of Hudson Valley Weather. “[Put] the sweater on the kids under the costume… and you should be in pretty good shape. Winds should be rather light, and temps should be in the mid to upper 40s.”

Here is the updated and detailed weekend forecast via the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 5 mph... Becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 60. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.

Starting Monday: No rain and plenty of 60s in the work week forecast as of now.

Have a great Halloween, and also remember this weekend to set your clocks back for Daylight Saving Time

Patch Editor Alfred Branch contributed to this report.

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