Washington wakes to a gray, hushed morning as light snowflakes drift across Spokane, sticking briefly to windshields and untreated roads. The air feels damp and cold, and travel conditions can deteriorate quickly during the early hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through late morning. Rain is changing to snow across the metro and surrounding areas, with accumulations up to two inches possible north and east of the city. Spokane and Coeur d’Alene are expected to see less than an inch, but impacts remain significant.
Road conditions may turn slick along I-90, U.S. 2, and surface streets during the morning commute. Freezing temperatures follow behind the precipitation, increasing the risk for icy patches as moisture refreezes. Untreated roads, sidewalks, and parking lots pose the greatest concern. Drivers should slow down, increase following distance, and plan extra travel time.
Skies gradually clear by afternoon, allowing sunshine to return. Highs struggle to reach the low 30s, keeping melting limited. Tonight turns sharply colder, with lows falling into the upper teens. That cold locks in any leftover moisture and sets up a hard freeze into Sunday morning.
Sunday brings mostly sunny skies and calmer conditions. Highs remain near 30, offering improved daytime travel, though shaded areas may stay icy. To be fair, the quiet stretch helps crews catch up before the next weather system later in the week.
Looking ahead, temperatures slowly recover into early next week. Clouds increase again by midweek, with rain and snow chances returning around New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day as 2026 approaches. Even light snow could disrupt holiday travel if cold air holds.
If you’re heading out this morning, expect changing road conditions and stay alert for refreeze after sunset.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Spokane, WA
Today: Chance of snow early, then sunny, high near 31.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 30.
Monday: Partly sunny, high near 34.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 36.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, slight rain and snow chance late, high near 38.
