Overview
- After heavy Thursday-night rain, the Northeast shifts to scattered showers Friday as strong winds persist, with gusts near 40–50 mph prompting a Wind Advisory in central Pennsylvania and blustery conditions for evening trick-or-treating in several cities.
- Western Washington faces an atmospheric river Friday into Saturday with moderate to heavy rain and a Wind Advisory for the coast and northern interior where gusts could reach about 50 mph.
- In the Portland area, the National Weather Service lowered daytime rain odds to 15–20%, with a 30–40% chance of light rain by 9–10 p.m., before a stronger push of rain arrives overnight; valley totals near 0.5–1 inch and 1–3 inches in the Cascades are expected through Saturday.
- Northern California stays dry and mild for Halloween with Sacramento near the upper 70s by day and comfortable 60s during peak evening hours, while New Orleans and Houston also anticipate clear, seasonable conditions for trick-or-treating.
- Storm precautions led to targeted disruptions in southern New England Thursday, including the closure of Providence’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular and Block Island Ferry cancellations, as officials urged securing outdoor decorations and cautious driving on leaf-covered roads.