SPOKANE, Wash. – Dawn breaks gray and damp across eastern Washington, the air thick with that unmistakable November chill. A steady pattern of low clouds and light rain will deepen through Tuesday, signaling a more active stretch of fall weather that could carry a few winter-like touches before week’s end.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, a series of Pacific systems will move inland starting today, bringing rain, patchy fog, and gusty breezes across the region. Rain chances surge by Tuesday night and Wednesday, with widespread wet pavement expected along I-90, US-2, and routes toward Coeur d’Alene. Some higher ridges near 4,000 feet could see the first snow mix of the season, a sign that early winter moisture is on approach.
Rain will be steady through Wednesday, tapering slowly into scattered showers by Thursday. Temperatures hold mild for early November — highs in the upper 40s to mid-50s — but cooler air filters in by Friday. Drivers should plan for slippery conditions during the Wednesday morning commute and limited visibility in fog-prone valleys.
By Friday and Saturday, partial clearing may return, offering a short-lived break for leaf cleanup or early Thanksgiving travel prep. However, long-range models hint at another moisture surge next week — potentially colder, with a better chance for snow in the mountains and near the Idaho border.
For now, Spokane sits firmly in transition season — wet streets, cooling winds, and that familiar reminder that winter isn’t far behind.
Five-Day Outlook for Spokane, WA:
Mon: 48/37 – Cloudy; light rain late.
Tue: 47/39 – Rain likely; fog possible at night.
Wed: 53/41 – Steady rain; breezy.
Thu: 55/42 – Rain likely; easing late.
Fri: 54/33 – Cooler; scattered showers.
