Columbia is waking up to thin broken cirrus moving across the region on Saturday morning, and a mild Halloween is shaping up with temperatures climbing to about 72 degrees before clouds thicken. Rain is essentially off the table for the day, making for a mostly dry evening for trick-or-treaters and outdoor plans.
Mostly Cloudy Skies Arrive Saturday
The National Weather Service forecast calls for mostly cloudy conditions through the afternoon, with northeast winds between 7 and 10 mph. Gusts could reach 15 to 20 knots during the warmer part of the day, so lightweight decorations and loose outdoor items may need a little extra attention.
Temperatures should remain near 70 degrees around sunset before dropping into the 50s overnight. The low is expected to settle near 53, making a light jacket useful for anyone staying out after dark.
How Halloween Temperatures Compare With Normal
For Oct. 31, Columbia Metro Airport’s 1991–2020 normal high is 71°F and its normal low is 46°F, according to the National Weather Service. That puts Saturday’s forecast high of about 72°F near the normal. The verified climate information does not provide an Oct. 31 precipitation normal, so it cannot support a numerical comparison with the day’s dry outlook.
A Mild Weekend Leads Into A Warmer Week
Sunday will be partly sunny with a high near 71 and a low around 54 Sunday night. Monday stays mostly cloudy and warmer, reaching about 75, while Tuesday could climb to 79 degrees under partly sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service.
Rain Chances Rise Midweek
The forecast becomes more active Wednesday, when showers and thunderstorms are likely and the chance of precipitation reaches 60%. Thursday is forecast to reach a high near 79 degrees with a 40% chance of showers.
No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the Columbia area. For Saturday, the weather message is simple: mild temperatures, some clouds and very little reason to cancel outdoor plans.
