Overview
- A multi‑day warm and dry pattern has continued into late October with many areas seeing little or no measurable rain and highs commonly in the 60s and 70s.
- A moisture‑poor cold front pushed through early this week producing a short cooldown and limited precipitation for most locations.
- Some regions diverged from the dry trend with steady rain in parts of the Upper Midwest and light mountain snow above about 8,000–9,000 feet in Colorado.
- Forecast models now show a mid‑to‑late‑week rebound to above‑average temperatures but increasing and uncertain rain chances late this week that could affect Halloween plans in some areas.
- Local impacts include ongoing drought stress (D0) in southeastern Michigan, generally favorable trick‑or‑treat weather for many communities so far, and a return to wetter odds early next week if the Pacific low amplifies as some models suggest.