Halloween Trick-or-Treaters Mostly Stay Dry With Just a Few Light Showers, but Sunday Brings the Real Soaking Across the Midwest and Ohio Valley
MIDWEST — Rain chances are in the forecast for Halloween weekend, but the good news for trick-or-treaters is that most of the Midwest should only see a few light showers on Halloween night. The main round of rain is expected to hold off until Sunday.
The Weekend Rain Window
The rainfall forecast covers the stretch from 8 p.m. EDT Friday, October 30, through 7 p.m. EST Sunday, November 1.
Halloween Night Looks Mostly Manageable
For Saturday, October 31, forecasters expect only light, scattered showers for most areas. That means many costume parties and trick-or-treat routes should go on without much trouble, though a light jacket or umbrella might come in handy.
Sunday Is the Wettest Day
The heaviest rain arrives on Sunday, when a more organized system moves through the region and brings the bulk of the weekend totals.
Projected Weekend Rainfall Totals
| City | Rainfall |
|---|---|
| Evansville | 0.92 in |
| Louisville | 0.84 in |
| Lexington | 0.68 in |
| Nashville | 0.64 in |
| Jefferson City | 0.56 in |
| St. Louis | 0.52 in |
| Cincinnati | 0.52 in |
| Dayton | 0.52 in |
| Columbus | 0.52 in |
| Cedar Rapids | 0.44 in |
| Peoria | 0.44 in |
| Indianapolis | 0.40 in |
| Wausau | 0.32 in |
| Springfield | 0.32 in |
| Knoxville | 0.32 in |
| Madison | 0.21 in |
| Milwaukee | 0.21 in |
| Chicago | 0.21 in |
| Toledo | 0.21 in |
| Pittsburgh | 0.21 in |
| Charleston | 0.21 in |
| Green Bay | 0.17 in |
| Lansing | 0.17 in |
| Detroit | 0.17 in |
| Saginaw | 0.13 in |
| Canton | 0.13 in |
| Lynchburg | 0.09 in |
| Hamilton | 0.05 in |
Ohio Valley Gets the Most Rain
The wettest zone sits across southern Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. Evansville tops the list at 0.92 inches, followed by Louisville at 0.84 inches and Lexington at 0.68 inches.
Lighter Totals in the Great Lakes
Farther north, most of Wisconsin, Michigan and northern Illinois and Ohio should see a quarter inch or less, including Chicago, Milwaukee and Detroit.
Halloween Weekend Tips
- Check the radar before heading out on Halloween night
- Choose costumes that can handle a light drizzle
- Plan Sunday outdoor activities around the heavier rain
- Drive carefully on wet roads, especially after dark
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