Spokane, WA – The National Weather Service is monitoring the potential for wintry precipitation across the Inland Northwest as a warm front moves into the region Tuesday night into Wednesday (Nov. 25–26). The system is expected to bring an increase in moisture and precipitation, raising the likelihood of snow for parts of the area—especially across higher elevations.
Forecast confidence remains moderate for accumulating snow in the mountains, but uncertainty increases in the valleys and lowlands, including Spokane and Coeur d’Alene. The main questions revolve around the timing of the heaviest precipitation, the transition from snow to rain, and exact snowfall amounts. Depending on how quickly warmer air moves in, valley locations could experience a brief period of snow, a wintry mix, or mainly rain.
The latest probabilistic forecast shows a 20–55% chance of at least one inch of snow in Spokane, with higher odds—60–90%—across the northern mountains and valleys of northeastern Washington and north Idaho, including Sandpoint, Omak, and the higher terrain near Wenatchee. Even light snow could create slick travel conditions Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Drivers planning to travel during this period are urged to prepare for changing road conditions, particularly if crossing mountain passes. The National Weather Service recommends checking updated forecasts at weather.gov/spokane and ensuring vehicles are winter-ready as the season’s first significant mixed precipitation event approaches.
