Will it snow on Halloween? Here’s how often it happens in Denver

DENVER ( KDVR ) — Denver’s first snow of the year usually falls by mid-October, but for trick-or-treaters looking to go door-to-door to collect candy, it doesn’t normally snow on Halloween.

Based on National Weather Service records, it has only snowed on 22 Denver Halloweens since 1882, leaving about a 12% chance of snow, historically. In recent years, Denver has only seen trace amounts of snow in 2018 and 2007. The last measurable snowfall was on Halloween in 2002 with 1.2 inches.

While it hasn’t snowed on Halloween in years, the first snow in Denver usually comes around mid-October. On average, the first day of measurable snowfall comes on Oct. 18. In 2023, Denver’s first big snowstorm occurred on Oct. 28, totaling 5.3 inches three days before Halloween.

Weather on Halloween in Denver

According to the Pinpoint Weather forecast, snow is possible along the Front Range the day before Halloween. Denver will likely only see trace amounts of snow on Wednesday.

By Thursday, and just in time for the holiday, it should warm up for the trick-or-treaters.

Thursday is expected to be in the high 50s during the day with freezing temperatures overnight. During the trick-or-treating hours, the Pinpoint Weather team said temperatures should be in the high 50s around 4 p.m., then, temperatures will drop to the low 50s by 6 p.m. Temperatures will continue to drop into the high 40s by 7 p.m., and by 8 p.m., temperatures will be in the mid-40s.

If you’re planning on dressing up on Thursday, you may want to wear a long-sleeved shirt or a jacket to prepare for some cold temperatures .

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