Washington drivers peer into gray, swallowed streets as headlights fade into thick fog.
Dense fog blankets the Spokane area this morning, sharply reducing visibility to one-quarter mile or less in spots. The air feels damp and heavy. Calm winds allow fog to pool in valleys, neighborhoods, and along major routes, especially before midday.
Temperatures hover near 36 degrees, cold enough for slick patches where moisture settles on untreated roads. Some surfaces may briefly freeze. Driving conditions remain hazardous through the morning hours, particularly on city arterials and stretches of U.S. 2 and I-90 near the metro core. Slow down, increase following distance, and use low-beam headlights.
As the day progresses, fog gradually thins. Cloud cover lingers, but visibility improves by late morning. Highs reach near 39 degrees, still cool but manageable for February. To be fair, the afternoon feels quieter once the fog loosens its grip.
Tonight stays cloudy with lows around 34 degrees. Moist ground and light winds allow patchy fog to redevelop late, though coverage appears less widespread than this morning.
Saturday brings a noticeable shift. Clouds remain, but temperatures climb into the mid-40s. A slight chance of rain develops later in the day. Roads turn damp rather than icy, signaling a slow transition away from winter hazards.
By Saturday night into Sunday, rain chances increase. Highs reach near 48 degrees Sunday, with steady rain possible at times. Snow levels stay well above city elevations, limiting winter impacts in Spokane itself. Still, wet pavement may slow travel through the weekend.
Looking into the 6–10 day outlook, a warming trend strengthens midweek. Temperatures trend above normal, hinting at early signs of spring after a foggy, wintry start to February.
Are you seeing dense fog or slick roads where you live this morning? Share your conditions and travel experience.
Five-Day Outlook – Spokane, WA
- Today: Dense fog early, cloudy. High 39°
- Saturday: Cloudy, slight rain chance. High 46°
- Sunday: Rain likely. High 48°
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, rain chance early. High 44°
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, milder. High 46°
