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    Snow forecast for Halloween in the mountains, Midwest

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    Millions of Americans could experience wintry weather on Halloween, including snow in the upper Midwest and heavy snowfall in high elevations of the Pacific Northwest.

    Meanwhile, the eastern U.S. is preparing for trick-or-treating in temperatures “reminiscent of summer,” the National Weather Service said Thursday.

    Moderate to heavy snow is expected in parts of the Southern Cascades and the Northern Intermountain Region, as well as the upper Midwest, the weather service said. Several winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories posted earlier this week remain in effect.

    “A Pacific weather system will bring some snow to the west, leaving the ground white as a ghost on Halloween in western Wyoming. Gusty, ghostly winds will blow at times from Wamsutter to Casper,” the release said. weather service in Riverton, Wyoming. .

    In all, nearly 4 million people live in areas under winter weather advisories as of Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

    According to the weather service, those in the mountain ranges could see up to a foot of snow as colder air combines with high moisture levels. Conditions can make travel difficult, especially after dark.

    “Be prepared for wintry driving conditions and slower travel if you need to head into the high country. In the wake of the storm, much colder air will lead to concerns of frost and freezes in the lower elevations,” the weather service warned Wednesday. .

    Halloween snow for the upper Midwest

    Moderate to heavy snow is likely on Halloween in parts of Minnesota, far northern Wisconsin and western parts of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the weather service said.

    The metropolitan area hardest hit by Halloween snow is Minneapolis/St. Paul, where the weather service said, “If you plan to travel Thursday, be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.”

    Rain turned to snow in the Twin Cities on Thursday morning, creating muddy conditions. Snowfall could exceed an inch per hour at times on Thursday, the weather service there said.

    The cold will be widespread Thursday: Weather.com meteorologist Caitlin Kaiser said, “A winter coat will be a good addition to your Halloween costume if you live in the Northwest, the Rockies or the upper Midwest. Temperatures will drop into the 1940s, allowing for evening festivities.” cold.”

    (This story has been updated to add new information.)

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