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Rain Lurks This Weekend As MD Residents Prepare For Halloween: What To Know

Maryland residents may have the perfect weather for outdoor Halloween festivities, unless the rain comes early.

Halloween is days away, and there's good news for trick or treaters: the weather appears to be cooperating this year.

Latest forecasts released by the National Weather Service indicate sunny and mostly clear skies will stick around through Saturday, conditions perfect for spooky hayrides and the occasional neighborhood scares.

Good weather is in store for trick or treaters this weekend, as forecasters say pleasant conditions will stick around through Halloween. (Courtesy AccuWeather)

Residents can expect high temperatures to stay between 68 and 77 degrees in the days leading up to weekend Halloween festivities.

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Forecasts indicate that the weather through Saturday will remain sunny and mostly clear. (Courtesy AccuWeather)

However, depending on how late residents are looking to participate in outdoor activities, such as haunted trails, an extra layer or two will be worthwhile.

Forecasters say the lowest temperatures on Saturday are expected to dip into the low 50s.

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Conditions will remain comfortable on Saturday as Halloween festivities get underway. (Courtesy AccuWeather)

Conditions will turn mostly cloudy starting on Sunday, when residents may be met with a rainy day to round out the weekend.

Temperatures for Sunday will remain in the mid-50s.

The chance for rain sticks around Monday, with forecasted high temperatures in the low 70s.

Detailed Forecast For Baltimore Region

Tuesday Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 68. East wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 51.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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