Spokane, Washington – A rain-to-snow transition tonight could create slick roads for parts of eastern Washington and north Idaho, potentially affecting Tuesday morning commuters.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, a dynamic weather system is expected to move into the region tonight and continue through Tuesday morning. As cooler air slides south from the north, rain is forecast to transition to snow in several areas.
Forecasters said predicting exactly where slushy accumulations will develop in lowland areas remains challenging. The highest probability for measurable snow is in the Idaho Panhandle and the Palouse. A lower probability extends west into portions of the Columbia Basin.
While snowfall totals were not specified, officials warned that even light slushy accumulation could create slick roadway conditions, particularly during the Tuesday morning commute.
The weather service advised drivers to allow extra travel time, check road conditions before leaving, and use caution on bridges, overpasses, and untreated surfaces, which can become slippery first.
Commuters, including students and early-shift workers, may experience slower travel times if road conditions deteriorate overnight.
Conditions are expected to evolve through Tuesday morning as temperatures fluctuate and precipitation continues.
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Have a tip? Message us. A rain-to-snow transition tonight could create slick roads for parts of eastern Washington and north Idaho, potentially affecting Tuesday morning commuters.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, a dynamic weather system is expected to move into the region tonight and continue through Tuesday morning. As cooler air slides south from the north, rain is forecast to transition to snow in several areas.
Forecasters said predicting exactly where slushy accumulations will develop in lowland areas remains challenging. The highest probability for measurable snow is in the Idaho Panhandle and the Palouse. A lower probability extends west into portions of the Columbia Basin.
While snowfall totals were not specified, officials warned that even light slushy accumulation could create slick roadway conditions, particularly during the Tuesday morning commute.
The weather service advised drivers to allow extra travel time, check road conditions before leaving, and use caution on bridges, overpasses, and untreated surfaces, which can become slippery first.
Commuters, including students and early-shift workers, may experience slower travel times if road conditions deteriorate overnight.
Conditions are expected to evolve through Tuesday morning as temperatures fluctuate and precipitation continues.
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