Halloween displays will be set against a wintery backdrop once again this year as snow is expected to blanket the area to start the weekend. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

By Trevor Redden

Frightfully Frosty

Warmer weather on the way, but not in time for Halloween

Oct 29, 2020 | 12:50 PM

In addition to finding a way to incorporate masks into Halloween costumes this year, participating trick-or-treaters will need to leave room for plenty of warm clothing.

While there is a warming trend moving into the region, it won’t get here by Saturday. Environment Canada is predicting a white Halloween this year.

Meteorologist Terri Lang suggested people pick up a snow shovel if they don’t have one, because sidewalks and driveways will need to be cleared ahead of Halloween.

“We have a weather system moving through and it looks like a bulk of the snow it’s bringing will be north of Prince Albert, but I think Prince Albert will get a fair [amount] of snow, probably five to eight centimetres worth of fresh snow coming in. That’s not going to disappear by Saturday, especially with the temperatures falling throughout the day and some really gusty wind,” Lang explained.

Historically, Halloween temperatures have ranged between 10 Celsius and – 20 C, so this year’s temperatures will be well within what is considered normal.

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Come Sunday, things will start to change as the jet stream moves north of us and over the northwest territories, bringing warmer air back into the region.

“We get these southwesterly winds which are always warming, chinook-type winds. We’ll probably see the snow melt and all that, it will just be a couple days late for Halloween,” Lang said.

While the seven-day forecast is calling for highs of 12 on Monday and 11 on Tuesday, Lang believes those numbers may be optimistic. Still, a reprieve from freezing temperatures is expected.

As for what we can expect beyond that, there may be no lasting trend as Lang expects the jet stream to continue to wobble north and south of the region, alternately bringing cold and warm air to the area.

Trick-or-treat protocols

The provincial government has provided guidelines for individuals who choose to take part in trick-or-treating this year. Among the requirements are physical distancing between individuals who are not in the same household or extended household, no direct physical contact between trick-or-treaters and people distributing treats, and a recommendation for participants to use tools like tongs to distribute candy at a distance.

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