Halloween weather forecast: What to expect as some Shore towns postpone trick-or-treating

Olivia Minzola, Salisbury Daily Times
Updated ·2 min read

Happy Halloween, Delmarva!

As you ready your costumes, be sure to also pack an umbrella and a pair of sturdy rain boots, as today's weather forecast calls for a ghastly mixture of wind, rain and a significant temperature drop.

Here's how the weather will affect Halloween happenings across the Eastern Shore.

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Which Halloween events have been postponed?

Jacob Lively eyes the candy bowl at the Wicomico Public Library's Halloween parade for kids on Wednesday, Oct 31, 2018.
Jacob Lively eyes the candy bowl at the Wicomico Public Library's Halloween parade for kids on Wednesday, Oct 31, 2018.

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So far, two Delmarva Halloween festivities have been rained out this year, and postponed as a result.

Pocomoke City's trick or treating has been postponed until Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. due to inclement weather concerns, according to a Facebook post. The city also advised its residents to be safe this Halloween.

Likewise, the town of Chincoteague has postponed its trick or treating to Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 4 to 8 p.m. As a result, Main Street will be closed to all traffic from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday from Marlin Street to Smith Street.

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What's the weather forecast for Halloween 2023?

In 2023, many Halloween festivities will be rained out across the Delmarva Peninsula.
In 2023, many Halloween festivities will be rained out across the Delmarva Peninsula.

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This year, Halloween is proving to be extra spooky as wind and rain pummel the Delmarva Peninsula.

According to The Weather Channel's 10-day weather forecast, light rain is expected throughout much of the day in Pocomoke City. Showers will continue into the late afternoon, with the temperature reaching a high of 52 degrees. Winds will blow North at 5 to 10 mph. Likewise, tonight, trick-or-treaters can expect more wind, rain showers and a low of 40 degrees.

For Salisbury, per The Weather Channel, expect showers at times throughout the day, with a high of 52 degrees and a low of 39 degrees. Rain showers will continue into the night, with winds blowing NNW at 5 to 10 mph, with a chance of rain at 40%.

The Weather Channel is also calling for rain all day in Chincoteague, Virginia. Temperatures are said to reach a high of 53 degrees and a low of 43 degrees. Be wary, trick-or-treaters, as winds are said to blow North at 5 to 10 mph during the day, and NNW at 10 to 20 mph later in the night. Showers will continue overnight, leading to cloudy skies.

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Olivia Minzola covers communities on the Lower Shore. Contact her with tips and story ideas at ominzola@delmarvanow.com.

This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: Trick-or-treating postponed in 2 Shore towns due to dreary weather