Happy Halloween, New England! Danielle here – having a little fun with the green screen on this Friday at the 1°Outside Weather Network.
Wind is the big headline today. Gusts 20–30 mph through early afternoon, then a burst to 40–50 mph from mid afternoon through the first part of the overnight across much of the region. That’s strong enough for some pockets of damage and spotty outages.
Trick-or-treating: Dress for the wind chill! Air temps hover near 60° today, but by trick-or-treat time it feels like 30s inland, and near 40° around Greater Boston toward the tail end. South Coast chills arrive a bit later, but it’s windy everywhere.
Quick sprinkles, not a washout. A few “wrap-around” showers redevelop late – especially northern VT/NH/ME, western MA/VT, and Cape Cod – generally fast and light. Most kids stay dry; just don’t be surprised by some drops.
We’re on the backside of a departing low-pressure system. Air flows counterclockwise around lows, so as the storm pulls away, it drags colder, drier air in behind it. That “wrap-around” flow squeezes isobars (pressure lines), and tighter spacing = stronger wind. A narrow surge this evening gives us that 40–50 mph pop, then winds ease gradually tomorrow.
Layer up under costumes
Secure or deflate inflatables; tie signs and yard props.
Flashlights > capes: It’ll be breezy; avoid things that catch wind.
Charge devices just in case
Huge shout-out to the Ghouls and Goblins of Glover Elementary (Marblehead, MA) – first graders asked fantastic questions during our visit! Want a 1DegreeOutside school enrichment program? Reach us at contact@1degreeoutside.com or visit schools.1degreeoutside.com.
