Last year’s Halloween haunted maze at Lester Farm Market. – ContributedArticle contentWhile you may not have to dig out your snowsuit to go trick-or-treating across Newfoundland and Labrador this Halloween, the jury is still out on whether you may need an umbrella and a tight drawstring for your cap in order to enjoy the spookiest night of the year. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentAs hurricane Melissa slowly approaches the coast of Newfoundland, early weather forecasts for Halloween suggest a combination of warm temperatures, unpredictable precipitation and gusty winds will be expected across the island, with the province’s west coast appearing most likely to be impacted by rain.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentAs of Wednesday afternoon, Environment Canada’s forecasts suggest that Corner Brook and Stephenville should expect temperatures between seven and nine degrees all day long, which will be accompanied by a 60 per cent chance of showers throughout the day. The daytime showers are expected to turn to full-fledged rain by nightfall.Article contentIn Port-aux-Basques, temperatures are expected to be a little warmer, between 10 and 11 degrees, but with elevated winds and a day of showers turning to rain in the forecast, town council has announced it will support any resident who wishes to hand out Halloween treats on Thursday instead of Friday as a result of the unpredictable incoming weather. Article contentWhat about the metro area and central Newfoundland?Article content Metro area trick-or-treaters may not need heavy sweaters or jackets this year, as temperatures in and around St. John’s are expected to hover around 10 degrees all day on Friday. Photo by Joseph Gibbons /joe gibbonsArticle contentAt first glance, Friday’s forecasted conditions appear to be a little more inviting for trick-or-treaters in St. John’s, Mount Pearl and surrounding areas.Article contentArticle contentMetro area residents should expect steady temperatures around 10 degrees throughout the day on Friday, with cloudy conditions giving way to periods of rain into the later portions of the day. Article contentCentral Newfoundland should expect similar conditions. Article contentCloudy conditions should prevail throughout the day in Gander and Grand Falls-Windsor, with temperatures expected to land between eight and nine degrees. Article contentMuch of the volatility surrounding Friday’s forecasts is a direct result of hurricane Melissa, which slammed Jamaica earlier this week with torrential rains and heavy winds. Article contentWhile early models suggest Melissa is not expected to make landfall in Newfoundland and Labrador, the hurricane is expected to pass by the province late on Friday or early Saturday morning, but the exact timing and the expected amounts of wind and rainfall remain difficult to predict as Melissa still has to make her way north and interact with local weather systems in the days to come.
Hurricane Melissa casts shadow of mystery over NLs Halloween weather forecasts
