Halloween is days away, and trick-or-treaters in more than 20 states across the U.S. are expected to have rain showers haunt their festivities.
Multiple regions are expecting to see rain as multiple systems push into the West, Midwest and Southeast, leaving only the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast with a clear and dry trick-or-treating forecast.
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Get the breakdown of the Halloween forecast for each region:
The Northwest is forecast to be cool, with high temperatures in the 50s and post-sunset temperatures in the 40s.
Light sprinkles will impact the region on-and-off Saturday.
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Overall, nothing outside normal for the Pacific Northwest this time of year.
An incoming storm is forecast to move into the Southwest on Halloween, primarily impacting California and the higher elevations of the Intermountain West.
Those at lower elevations will likely stay dry for trick-or-treating.
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Temperatures will be cooler, especially for those in the higher elevations of the Desert Southwest and Four Corners, which could see an even more pronounced autumnal chill.
Weather will remain unsettled, as rain and thunderstorms are likely across those areas.
Beginning Thursday, southwest Texas will see the largest flooding concern heading into the weekend, as tropical moisture from Tropical Depression Vance funnels into the state.
Repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms could bring widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches, with higher amounts up to 5 inches where storms repeatedly move over the same areas, the FOX Forecast Center said.
Some areas could see flash flooding, with a Level 2 out of 4 threat in effect on Thursday.
By Friday, the rain shifts into the Plains and Midwest. While mostly light rain at this point, some heavy rain could be possible. Generally wet conditions through Saturday are likely to disrupt some outdoor Halloween plans.
Temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees above average, in the 70s.
The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are expected to see the best weather of the weekend, with dry conditions for most of the regions as high pressure keeps the area quiet.
Mild temperatures in the low-to-mid 60s are likely to accompany, creating pleasant trick-or-treating conditions.
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The nice conditions are expected to be short-lived, as a larger storm system and its moisture plume are forecast to move into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast by Sunday, bringing rain and gusty winds.
Temperatures in the Southeast will be warmer than usual, with highs in the mid to upper 70s.
Showers are forecast to push into parts of the region on Halloween, likely affecting some plans, especially closer to the Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast, including areas like New Orleans.
Overall, trick-or-treaters everywhere except the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are likely to need either a light jacket to stay warm or a raincoat and umbrella to stay dry.
Stick with FOX Weather as we bring you the latest forecast across the U.S. heading into Halloween weekend.
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