Washington’s Inland Northwest is waking up to steady rain, and windshields across Spokane are streaked with water as traffic builds along I-90. Temperatures hover in the mid-40s, and the air feels damp and raw. Showers will continue to shape the day.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, rain remains likely through the afternoon with highs near 49 degrees. Southwest winds increase to 6 to 10 mph. Rainfall amounts stay under a tenth of an inch for most neighborhoods, but roads will stay slick through early evening.
Drivers should allow extra time on I-90 and U.S. 2. Wet pavement and low clouds may reduce visibility at times. Keep headlights on and slow down in heavier showers.
Rain lingers into tonight before tapering, with lows dropping to around 33 degrees. Any leftover moisture could refreeze on elevated surfaces by early morning. Early March often brings brief slick spots where snowmelt and rainwater collect.
Thursday turns partly sunny with a high near 50, though a slight chance of rain or a rain-snow mix develops late. Snow levels lower to near 2,500 feet by early Friday. While little accumulation is expected in the city, surrounding hills could see flakes mix in.
Friday holds near 50 with a slight rain-snow chance before drier weather arrives Saturday. Highs climb into the mid-50s this weekend and approach the upper 50s to near 60 by early next week.
Clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Longer evenings arrive as signs of spring slowly build.
Five Day Outlook for Spokane, Washington:
Today: Rain, high 49.
Thursday: Partly sunny, high 50.
Friday: Slight chance rain/snow, high 50.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 54.
Sunday: Chance of rain, high 57.
