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North Alabama Halloween Oct. 31: Rain May Hit Trick-or-Treating
Huntsville, AL – Halloween plans across northern Alabama could be interrupted by rain Saturday evening, October 31, as an approaching storm system brings increasing shower chances during trick or trea
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-10-30T19:53:56.830Z
Huntsville, AL – Halloween plans across northern Alabama could be interrupted by rain Saturday evening, October 31, as an approaching storm system brings increasing shower chances during trick or treating hours. The greatest likelihood of rainfall is expected Saturday night into Sunday, November 1.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, warm temperatures will continue throughout the weekend as a storm system moves across the region, bringing periods of unsettled weather.
Halloween Rain Could Arrive During Trick or Treating
Saturday's forecast calls for afternoon highs between 72 and 75 degrees, with rain chances ranging from 20% to 50%.
Forecasters warn that showers could begin affecting portions of northern Alabama during evening trick or treating activities.
Although the highest precipitation probabilities are expected later Saturday night and Sunday, families planning outdoor Halloween events should prepare for possible rain.
Saturday night temperatures are expected to fall between 53 and 58 degrees.
Sunday Rain Chances Climb to 80%
By Sunday, November 1, the approaching weather system will bring a greater chance of showers across the Tennessee Valley.
Rain probabilities increase to 50%–80%, with afternoon temperatures reaching 77 to 82 degrees.
The warmer conditions will continue Monday, November 2, when highs could reach 78 to 83 degrees.
Monday's overnight lows are forecast between 54 and 59 degrees.
The latest three day outlook does not specify a severe weather threat, and residents should avoid assuming thunderstorms or damaging winds are expected without additional official guidance.
The National Weather Service forecast applies to the greater Huntsville area and surrounding Tennessee Valley communities, including portions of northern Alabama.
Families planning Halloween activities should monitor updated hourly forecasts before heading outdoors, especially as the timing of incoming showers becomes clearer.