Spokane, WA – Clear skies and crisp fall air greet residents across eastern Washington this week, but a shift is coming. The region can expect warm, sunny days through Thursday, October 9, before clouds and showers roll in heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday and Wednesday will stay sunny with highs around 73°F—ideal for morning commutes and fall outdoor activities. Winds will stay light, shifting south later in the week as moisture builds. By Friday, a 30 to 50 percent chance of rain returns, signaling the start of a cooler, wetter pattern that could impact travel on U.S. Highway 2 and I-90 through the Spokane Valley.
Thursday remains the pick of the week, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 75°F. Residents planning pumpkin patch trips or early Halloween decorating should take advantage of the mild conditions before showers arrive Friday afternoon.
The five-day forecast shows Friday highs near 72°F, dipping to the mid-40s by night. Saturday and Sunday bring higher rain chances and lower snow levels, with temperatures sliding toward the upper 50s—a classic early October fall weather shift for the Inland Northwest.
Stay weather-aware as the weekend approaches, and plan ahead for slick roads or outdoor event adjustments.
