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The scariest thing about Halloween in Saskatchewan this year might not be the costumes but the chance of rain interrupting the candy hunt.
Environment and Climate Change Canada says today is shaping up to be a relatively mild Halloween across much of the province. However, families in southern Saskatchewan may want to get their trick-or-treating done early.
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Meteorologist Steve Boily said a small weather system moving in from the southwest could bring rain to parts of the province later in the evening.
“We’ve got a little area of precipitation that’s coming from the southwest. It’s not long lived,” Boily said.
The system is expected to affect mainly southern Saskatchewan, with around two to three millimetres of rain possible.
Communities closer to the U.S. border could see the rain arrive earlier, while areas farther north may only see a slight chance of showers.
Boily said families hoping to keep their costumes dry should consider heading out before the weather changes.
“I would say go early and don’t wait,” he said.
A Regina home is decked out with skeletons, ghosts and other spooky decorations ahead of Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. (Jacob Bamhour/980 CJME)
Despite the possibility of rain, temperatures should make for a fairly comfortable evening for little ghosts and goblins.
Regina is expected to reach around seven to 8 C Saturday, while Saskatoon will be cooler, with temperatures around 3 C.
Boily said the temperatures are slightly warmer than what Saskatchewan typically experiences at this time of year.
“It should be nice. It should be okay. I mean, we’re a little bit above the normals for the period,” he said. “In the evening it should be nice. It should be not too bad, and we don’t expect much wind either.”
That’s welcome news for parents trying to figure out how many layers their children will need underneath their Halloween costumes.
However, Boily said winds could pick up later in the evening as the rain moves in.
The forecast isn’t quite as warm farther north, with temperatures dropping.
Low clouds have also brought the possibility of freezing drizzle, light rain and even some light snow in parts of the province.
Boily said this year’s Halloween is offering Saskatchewan residents a bit of a break from colder conditions.
“Yeah, last year was a little colder, I think, and so it gives us a little break,” he said.
For families heading out Saturday night, an extra layer underneath the costumes is still a good idea, but the weather shouldn’t be too frightening.
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