Weekend weather: What you need to know for every activity you have planned
The final weekend of October will feature seasonable weather and just a small chance of rain.
It’s the final weekend of October and the last weekend before we set the clocks back to standard time. And good news: You can expect an improvement in the weather from Thursday’s heavy rain and snow in the higher mountains of New England.
That said, it won’t be rain-free the entire time. Friday could see some morning rain and a few afternoon showers. Watch for strong winds, with scattered power outages possible. I expect both Saturday and Sunday to be free of any heavy rainfall. However, there could be a stray shower during the later part of Saturday morning, and a few showers are possible on Sunday between the hours of dry weather.
Temperatures won’t be as cold this weekend as the past few days have been—it’s felt more like November or even early December. I actually see a return to more seasonable or even warmer-than-average weather next week.
If you’re playing soccer, softball, baseball, or golf…
The evidence of this week’s downpours will take a while to disappear because of the lower sun angle and cooler air, so fields could have puddles Saturday before things dry up. Watch for wet grass, as well, which can always cause injuries.
If you’re heading to a local farm to celebrate Halloween, ride a pony, and eat cider doughnuts…
If you’re taking advantage of local farms’ Halloween festivities, note that temperatures will be in the mid to upper 50s on both days and will feel quite nice after the chill of the past few days. Any rain on Saturday will be quite light and brief.
If you are going hiking, biking, or running…
Temperatures will be ideal either day for getting outside. If I had to pick, Saturday will likely be the drier of the two days. On Sunday, watch for afternoon showers, along with a blend of clouds and sunshine. The rain won’t be heavy, but could be enough to create issues if you want to stay totally dry.
High temperatures will be in the mid to upper 50s on both days this weekend.
If you’re skiing…
You can already ski in New England
this season. Call ahead before making the trek north to any specific resort. Temperatures are coldest early, and the best skiing is in the morning.
If you’re gardening…
You can still move plants this time of year. However, I don’t recommend moving hemlocks or ornamental grasses, as they can take too long to become established and, if we do have a cold November, damage may occur.
If you’re running errands…
Either day is going to be similar, but Sunday has a slightly greater risk of rainfall from a few showers.
If you’re going to a concert, outdoor party, or wedding…
There might be a few showers on Sunday, so plan on an indoor alternative if you are having guests over.
I will be updating the forecast on Twitter @growingwisdom throughout the weekend.
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