Halloween Outlook: No fright in the forecast – until Sunday night

or Halloween today, expect mostly cloudy skies and brisk north-northwest winds, but trick-or-treaters should stay dry in the Sault area, with only a slight chance of a passing sprinkle

A cool, unsettled pattern continues across the region this weekend as northerly winds and lake-effect processes hold temperatures below normal. For Halloween today, expect mostly cloudy skies and brisk north-northwest winds, but trick-or-treaters should stay dry in the Sault area, with only a slight chance of a passing sprinkle. By the end of the weekend, a southerly breeze brings milder air and breaks of sun, just ahead of more widespread to end the weekend.

Friday will be mostly cloudy and cool, with highs near 8°C as cold air continues to filter in on a steady north-northwest wind. At the same time, lake-effect showers are likely closer to the UP of Michigan, conditions in Sault Ste. Marie should remain mostly dry aside from a passing sprinkle or two.

Saturday will be mostly cloudy, with highs around 6°C, as lingering northern winds keep cool, unsettled weather in place. Light lake-induced showers may drift in from the west, but any precipitation should remain isolated and brief.

Sunday starts with some residual lake cloud cover, especially in the morning, but skies will gradually brighten through the day. Highs will rebound to around 9°C, and southerly winds will pick up by evening ahead of an approaching system expected to bring widespread rain overnight.