We are just a couple of weeks away from kids all across New York State heading out to ask for candy on Halloween.

This year you might want to make sure that their costume will fit over some warm winter clothes. This year could be a VERY COLD Halloween.

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The average high temperature in New York for Halloween is around 55 degrees with a low of 39, but long-range computer models are calling for a blast of Arctic air to flow across New York the final week of the month which could make trick-or-treating much more chilly.


The model is also calling for a chance of a snowstorm to kick off the month of November.

READ MORE: CHECK OUT THE FARMER'S ALMANAC 2024-25 WINTER PREDICTION. 

We have had some very cold weather already this week, but the good news is that a warm-up is on the way. A major warm front will bring some well above average temperatures to New York over the next week or so.

So make sure you go out and enjoy the nice weather this week because it could be very different next week.

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