Rochester residents can expect a classic autumn backdrop for Halloween, but should keep an umbrella handy.
Key points
- Rochester will experience mostly cloudy skies with occasional drizzle on Halloween.
- Temperatures tonight are expected to stay in the 50 °F range.
- Daylight‑saving time ends tonight; clocks should be set back one hour.
- Rain is more likely early next week, especially Monday through Wednesday.
KTTC’s October 31 forecast for Rochester, Minnesota, describes a typically fall day with mostly cloudy skies and a few isolated spots of drizzle, creating a misty atmosphere for Halloween festivities.
For tonight, the station expects continued cloud cover and temperatures lingering in the 50 °F range, with a slight chance of additional sprinkles or drizzle later in the evening, though overall conditions should remain mostly dry.
Today's Conditions
The same bulletin reminds viewers that the night also marks the end of daylight‑saving time; clocks will be set back one hour, making this the last sunset after 5 p.m. until mid‑January.
Looking ahead to Sunday, clouds are projected to dominate the morning, but a break in the overcast could bring sunshine later in the day, potentially lifting temperatures to the mid‑ to upper‑60s if the sky clears quickly.
Tonight's Outlook
Rain chances increase early next week, with KTTC indicating a higher likelihood of precipitation on Monday that could persist through Wednesday, followed by milder, cooler conditions toward the end of the week.
KTTC wishes everyone a happy Halloween and a pleasant weekend, signing off the forecast with a reminder to stay aware of the changing weather and the clock shift.
Reader questions
When does daylight‑saving time end in Rochester?
Daylight‑saving time ends tonight, October 31, when clocks are set back one hour.
What temperature is expected tonight?
KTTC forecasts nighttime temperatures in the 50 °F range.
Will rain affect Halloween activities?
A few spots of drizzle are possible this evening, but the forecast calls for mostly dry conditions overall.
Source: kttc.com