What’s the Forecast for Trick-or-Treating in Louisiana?
As Halloween creeps closer, families across Louisiana are getting their plans in order. Parents are starting to wonder what kind of weather they’ll need to prepare for during their trick-or-treating adventures.
Whether you plan on sitting on your porch and passing out candy or making plans to stroll your neighborhood, it's important to plan accordingly.
Will it be a spooky night filled with chilly winds, or will the kiddos be sweating through their costumes as they go door to door in search of candy?
Halloween in Louisiana can be a real mixed bag.
Some years, the weather is perfect for strolling the neighborhood with a slight chill in the air, which most would say is the ideal trick-or-treating weather. But as we know, the weather can flip on a dime in the South.
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Your best bet is to prepare for both warm and cool conditions just to be safe. If the temperature drops having layers handy that don't take away from your little ones costume is key because no one likes a shivering superhero or princess.
Now, if the night ends up warm and muggy, lightweight costumes are the best way to keep spirits high, and staying hydrated won't hurt either; after all, while we expect witches to melt, no one wants a melting vampire.
What's the Forecast in Louisiana for Halloween?
When Halloween falls on a weekday, many neighborhoods offer trick-or-treating the Saturday before.
This year, Halloween falls on a Thursday, so most neighborhoods are planning their spooky festivities for Saturday the 26th.
On October 31st, we are expecting some much-needed rain during the day. According to Weather.com, it is expected to be overcast, with rain showers at times. The high will be near 80F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. The chance of rain is 50%.
By nightfall, you can expect to see a few clouds from time to time. The low will be near 70F. Winds will be SE at 5 to 10 mph. The humidity is being predicted to be 90% but that's nothing we aren't used to in Louisiana.
However, remember that Halloween is still a few days away, and weather conditions could change slightly.
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