Milwaukee prepares for Halloween festivities and weather changes

Milwaukee is preparing for Halloween festivities, including an official trick-or-treat event scheduled for Saturday, October 31, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

To ensure safety during the event, the Milwaukee Fire Department has issued guidance for pedestrians and drivers. Carlos Velazquez-Sanchez, the department's fire education and community relations director, advised trick-or-treaters to increase visibility by using reflective vests, neon lights, or glow sticks, particularly as sunset occurs at 5:45 p.m. He emphasized that pedestrians should never assume a driver has seen them and should make eye contact before crossing streets.

Weather forecasts for the Milwaukee area indicate a transition from clear skies to more overcast conditions. While mid-week temperatures are expected to reach the low 70s, the Halloween weekend is projected to be cooler and cloudier, with daytime highs around 60 degrees and overcast skies expected on Saturday and Sunday.