Halloween weather: Vancouver should be dry for trick or treating

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It looks like rain originally in the forecast for Metro Vancouver on Oct. 31 will come again another day instead.

Weather projections earlier in the week showed a cool, dry spell was going to end around Halloween day, potentially spoiling the fun for Lower Mainland trick-or-treaters.

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Now it appears dry conditions will linger until the end of October, with rain likely in the first few days of November instead.

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Environment Canada predicts increasing cloud in Vancouver on Tuesday, with a daytime high of 9ºC. Similar conditions are expected across other Metro municipalities, though with somewhat milder temperatures in some areas.

There is, however, a 20 to 30 per cent chance of rain heading into Tuesday evening, so you might want to add an umbrella to that costume just in case. A warm coat is also a good idea with overnight lows around 4ºC.

Police across the region are also offering a number of tips to keep everyone safe on Halloween night, including:

• Bring a flashlight and wear reflective clothing.

• Choose a route with well-lit streets, ideally with sidewalks and crosswalks.

• Avoid wearing a mask that could obstruct vision.

• Leave fake weapons at home.

• Don’t eat any treats until they’ve been inspected by an adult.

Happy Halloween!

jruttle@postmedia.com