Springfield weather forecast clear, cool for Halloween trick-or-treating

On October 31, 2024By Littum

Unless you dress up like Morton Salt girl or a student from The Umbrella Academyit doesn’t look like raincoats, galoshes or umbrellas should be part of your trick-or-treating costume, according to the national weather service. Seasonal weather is expected, so it might be a good idea to layer a long-sleeved top under your costume or bring a jacket – even if it’s not supposed to be as cold as last year.

Highs Thursday will be in the mid-60s and lows will be in the low 40s for trick-or-treating time, according to Jordan Didio, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Springfield.

The biggest concern will be Wednesday’s weather. Those with outdoor decorations may want to make sure they are safe as storms and gusty winds are expected Wednesday night.

“We will be monitoring a line of thunderstorms that will move through the area late tonight into early tomorrow morning,” Didio said. “These storms pose a risk for some severe weather, with gusts up to 60 and 70 miles per hour. We also have a risk for a few tornadoes that we will monitor throughout the night.”

The line of storms should be out of the Springfield area in time for Halloween, according to Didio, leaving some cooler temperatures behind Thursday. It should also be clear with some winds up to 5 to 10 mph.

“Enjoy the seasonal weather,” Didio said. “We’ve been pretty warm the last couple of days so it might feel a little chilly, but that’s normal for this time of year.”

Stay safe while trick-or-treating

Even though the season is spooky, trick-or-treating doesn’t have to be. The American Red Cross offers these tips to keep kids safe this Halloween:

Opt for face paint instead of masks that can block the wearer’s vision. To make sure others can see the trick-or-treaters, equip kids with flashlights or glow sticks and add reflective tape to costumes or treats;
To keep the wearer and others safe, choose costumes that do not have far trailing fabric;
Wear flame-resistant costumes;
Make sure adults know where children are going and what neighborhoods they are visiting. Young trick-or-treaters should have responsible adults accompany them to the door;
Be careful around animals, even dogs;
Walk, don’t run;
Accept treats at the door and never enter anyone’s home;
Stay on the sidewalks. If there are no sidewalks in an area, walk on the edge of the roadway facing the traffic. Do not cut across yards or through alleys;
Look both ways before crossing the street and only cross at corners.

Looking for things to do for Halloween?

Even on the day itself, there’s still plenty to do, including trunk-or-treating and the traditional Rountree parade.

Greene County Sheriff’s Office Trunk-or-Treat

When: 17.00 to 19.00 Thursday 31 October

Where: Greene County Sheriff’s Office main parking lot, 5100 W. Division St.

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a trunk-or-treat event with specialty vehicles, K9s and candy as a way for the community to “safely start their night” of trick-or-treating.

Academy of Hair Design Trunk-or-Treat

When: 5.30 p.m. Thursday 31 Oct

Where: Academy of Hair Design at 1834 S. Glenstone Ave. Suite 34

The Academy of Hair Design is hosting its inaugural trunk-or-treat, with decorations, costumes, face painting and, of course, candy. The event ends with a free screening of “Hokus Pokus”.

Rountree Halloween Parade

When: 5.30 p.m. Thursday 31 Oct

Where: Parade starts at the intersection of Weller Avenue and Delmar Street

Rountree Halloween Parade starts at 5.30pm at the intersection of Weller Avenue and Delmar Street. The line-up starts around 17 or 17.15. Everyone is welcome to join the parade, which is on foot only.

During the parade, parking is available at University Heights Baptist Church at 1010 S. National Ave. After the parade, trick-or-treating is available along Weller and Pickwick Avenues, Fremont Avenue, Kickapoo Avenue and Delaware Street.