Parents can put away the rain ponchos and umbrellas. Halloween night will be dry across Georgia, according to the National Weather Service.
Why It Matters: After a dreary Thursday, families planning to trick-or-treat can expect clear skies and comfortable temperatures Friday evening—no need to cover up costumes with rain gear.
What’s Happening: Sunshine and dry conditions return Friday, the National Weather Service reports. However, it could be a bit chilly by Southern standards in some areas. Evening temperatures across the state will hover in the 50s, with some areas slightly warmer.
Between the Lines: The forecast shows notable temperature differences across Georgia. Columbus will be the warmest at trick-or-treat time, hitting 64 degrees by 6 p.m., while Blairsville will be the coolest at 52 degrees. Metro Atlanta will see temperatures around 59 degrees during prime trick-or-treating hours before cooling to 51 degrees by 9 p.m.
Early risers will face chilly mornings statewide, with temperatures in the low 40s at 6 a.m. before warming into the upper 50s and low 60s by afternoon.
The Sources: National Weather Service Atlanta.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
