SPOKANE, Wash. – A wet start to the weekend gives way to a crisp, sunny Columbus Day as fall tightens its grip across eastern Washington. A strong cold snap follows several rounds of rain that could make for slick conditions on I-90 and local highways through Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, showers continue through Saturday with gusty southwest winds up to 25 mph. Temperatures hover in the upper 50s, then drop sharply into the 40s Sunday as rain turns colder. By Columbus Day, skies clear and a frosty chill settles in, signaling the first widespread taste of late-October air.
Residents are urged to secure outdoor decorations and prepare for colder mornings, especially by Tuesday when frost is likely in low valleys. Gardeners should cover sensitive plants, and drivers should be cautious of wet leaves and early frost patches during morning commutes.
The rain will taper by early Monday, leaving mostly sunny skies and brisk breezes. Monday’s high barely reaches the low 50s before falling into the 30s at night. The brief break in showers should provide ideal weather for holiday events and fall leaf-viewing trips across Spokane County.
Cooler air continues through midweek, keeping highs in the 50s and reinforcing the region’s transition toward early winter conditions.
Five-Day Forecast for Spokane, WA:
Sat: 58/49 – Showers likely; breezy south winds to 20 mph.
Sun: 49/41 – Rain continues; cooler with falling temps.
Mon (Columbus Day): 52/33 – Breezy, turning mostly sunny; dry by afternoon.
Tue: 58/33 – Frost early; clear skies and cool breeze.
Wed: 61/34 – Sunny and mild; pleasant fall afternoon.
