The end of October could end up being really messy across parts of New York as meteorologists track the latest tropical storm called “Melissa”. While it is still very early, some weather models are predicting that Melissa will impact the weather for parts of New York State, and it could be very messy.

Tropical Storm Melissa Could Bring Rain And Snow To New York State

If you plan to take the kids out trick-or-treating on Halloween, you might have to incorporate an umbrella or some snow boots and gloves.

Several early weather models have the tropical storm named Melissa impacting parts of New York State on Halloween and into November 1st. While it is still early and these models change often, you might want to prepare for a messy evening of trick-or-treating.

wunderground.comWestern New York is also expecting rain right through the weekend.

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Temperatures should remain above freezing, so snow won’t be a factor unless Melissa sucks some of the northern air across the state when it moves up the coast. But as of right now, you might want to think more rain boots than snow boots for trick-or-treating in New York State.

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