Trick-or-Treaters might need an umbrella, then a soaking rain expected next week

• NEXT 12 HOURS: Considerable cloudiness, chance of showers
• SHORT TERM: Cloudy and mild start to November
• LONG TERM: Wet weather for the first half of the work week

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Spooky clouds and sneaky showers are in the forecast for Halloween. A First Alert for periods of rain, tapering to showers early to mid-week.

Happy Halloween! Ghostly clouds are going to be more common than peeks of sunshine on Saturday, with some pop-up spotty showers during the afternoon to early evening. Mild for late October, with highs in the mid to upper 50s.

Any lingering showers will disappear by mid-evening on Saturday. No less, for trick-or-treat times, it would be good to take along an umbrella and make sure the kids have on a light jacket. Clouds hang on overnight into early Sunday. Lows in the low to mid 40s.

A First Alert reminder that clocks “fall back” to standard time on Sunday morning. Be sure to also check the battery in the smoke and CO detectors. Sunrise on Sunday is just after 6:30 AM, with sunset prior to 5 PM. The next sunset past 5 PM won’t happen again until late January 2027.

What’s coming up

Mostly cloudy and mild on Sunday with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. The Next Big Change arrives on Monday as a slow-moving wave of low pressure and cold front inch toward the Badger State. Overcast on Monday with rain developing during the afternoon into the early evening. Highs in the upper 50s to near 60. Rain is forecast to taper to showers Monday night.

Looking ahead

Cloudy on Tuesday with times of rain showers. Highs in the low 60s. An umbrella may still be needed on Wednesday, with lots of clouds and a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s.

Partly to mostly cloudy on Thursday and a bit breezy. Cooler with highs in the low 50s. Friday brings a good deal of sunshine, with afternoon temps topping out around 50 degrees. Saturday is partly cloudy and cool. Highs in the low to mid 50s.

Here’s a look at your First Alert Weather Forecast for central Wisconsin over the next 12 hours. Don’t forget to check back for the latest forecast.

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