Washington wakes up to a hard February chill, with temperatures near 28 degrees and areas of fog around Spokane. The air feels biting and still, and frost clings to rooftops from the South Hill to the Spokane Valley.
Visibility may dip briefly in patchy fog early this morning. Calm winds keep the cold settled in place. Drivers along I-90 should watch for slick spots, especially on bridges and shaded stretches. This is prime flash-freeze season when daytime melt can refreeze after sunset.
Skies turn mostly cloudy later today with highs climbing to 45 degrees. The afternoon stays dry, offering a modest rebound from the frosty start. Clouds thicken tonight with lows near 32.
Friday remains cloudy with a high near 44. By late evening, rain becomes possible, mainly between 10 p.m. and early morning. Snow levels hover near 3,200 feet Friday night, keeping Spokane mainly rain but bringing snow to higher terrain.
Valentine’s Day Saturday stays mostly cloudy with a high near 45. A slight chance of rain develops before 10 a.m., then conditions trend mostly dry. Saturday night brings another chance of rain, with snow levels near 2,900 feet. Little or no snow accumulation is expected in the city, but higher elevations could see light amounts.
Sunday features a slight chance of rain and snow before late morning. Snow levels dip to around 2,500 feet. Highs reach 44. Sunday night turns mostly cloudy and colder near 31.
Early next week keeps rain and snow chances in play, with snow levels falling closer to 2,000 feet by Washington’s Birthday. Stay weather-aware if traveling through mountain passes.
Five-Day Outlook for Spokane, Washington:
Today: Mostly cloudy, high 45.
Friday: Cloudy, high 44.
Saturday (Valentine’s Day): Slight chance rain, high 45.
Sunday: Slight chance rain/snow, high 44.
Monday: Chance rain and snow, high 43.
