Chicago weather: Spotty showers possible for Halloween trick-or-treating
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Expect a few pockets of lingering light showers and sprinkles this evening. A majority of the area will be dry for any Friday evening plans, with temperatures holding in the 50s for most.Chicago Halloween forecastFor Halloween Saturday, it's not looking scary but some may get spooked by the forecast. Expect the clouds to remain stubborn through the day in most areas; that's a given. Highs are going to struggle to reach the 60s but a few spots (those along and south of I-80) have the best shot. As far as rain goes... there will likely be pockets of light showers around from time to time. The best window will be in the morning to the middle part of the afternoon. By the evening, a large chunk of the area should be dry. Evening temperatures will be in the middle to upper 50s with a fairly light wind. Overall, for those going trick-or-treating between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., it's not looking too bad. There is still a chance for a few isolated to spotty sprinkles to dot the area. It should not w