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What will Halloween weather be like this year in the DC area?

Good news, all you ghouls and goblins: The forecast for Halloween is shaping up to be more treat than trick, but it won’t be perfect.

After Friday’s blustery rain and storms, Saturday — All Hallow’s Eve Eve — is expected to be breezy with highs in the 60s, although occasional showers are likely.

The clouds are expected to clear Sunday for Halloween, with highs in the mid-60s.

In contrast to last year, when most jurisdictions in the D.C. area recommended against trick-or-treating, the traditional Halloween activity is a go this year, with some simple safety measures in place, such as limiting your time in crowds and mask-wearing for young children who aren’t vaccinated.

Get a detailed look at the Halloween weekend forecast below.

Saturday: Cloudy with peeks of sun, a few passing showers. Temperatures in the low to mid 60s.

Sunday (Halloween): Less cloudy but breezy with winds 5 to 15 mph and highs in the mid 60s. By evening, clear skies and less wind with temperatures falling into the 50s.



Current weather

Hot, humid week ahead for DC area with severe storm risk

A dangerous heat wave will grip the D.C. area through Thursday, with highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values between 100 and 105. Hot and humid conditions are expected through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service, which said to expect daily thunderstorm chances and a risk of severe thunderstorms. 7News Meteorologist Eileen Whelan told WTOP that most of Tuesday will stay dry, but a few late-day thunderstorms are possible, especially north and east of D.C. as storms drift south from Pennsylvania. Any storm could produce damaging wind gusts and hail, but Whelan reiterated "storm chances are low" on Tuesday. Due to a lack of air conditioning, Parkdale High School in Riverdale, Maryland, closed early at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Prince George's County Public Schools said in a social media post.
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