Grand Island, NE – Grand Island residents can expect a cool, dry Halloween this year, with temperatures set to dip into the low 50s during the day and down to the 40s in the evening. The National Weather Service notes this will be the eighth Halloween in a row where temperatures differ by at least 19 degrees from the previous year, showing Nebraska’s October variability.
According to the NWS in Hastings, Halloween night in Grand Island will see clear skies but brisk winds, meaning trick-or-treaters should layer up to stay warm as temperatures fall after sunset. Monday and Tuesday will bring warmer highs near 80 degrees, offering a brief reprieve before the chill settles in mid-week.
Five-Day Halloween Week Forecast:
• Today (Saturday): Increasing clouds with a high near 62°F. South winds reaching up to 20 mph.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny with a high around 72°F, and a mild evening low of 56°F.
• Monday (Oct. 30): Sunny and breezy, highs near 77°F and lows around 59°F, offering a warm start to the week.
• Halloween (Tuesday, Oct. 31): Mostly sunny with a high of 82°F during the day, cooling to 44°F at night. Breezy winds expected after sunset.
• Wednesday (Nov. 1): High of 56°F with a chance of morning showers, cooling into the mid-30s by night.
Residents planning outdoor festivities or long trick-or-treat routes should prepare for swift temperature drops and carry extra layers to stay comfortable.
