Spokane, WA – Residents across Eastern Washington and North Idaho should prepare for showers, gusty winds, and possible thunderstorms as a cold front sweeps through the region today.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, satellite imagery Wednesday morning showed a well-defined cold front moving east. The system is expected to bring scattered rain showers and breezy conditions, though forecasters emphasize it will move quickly, limiting the duration of rainfall for most areas.
While the rain will likely be short-lived, the front could spark isolated thunderstorms in some communities. The weather service noted that Eastern Washington and North Idaho are most likely to experience these storm cells, which may bring brief heavy rain and gusty winds.
Drivers and commuters are advised to use caution during showers, as slick roads and reduced visibility are possible during heavier bursts of rain. Winds may also make travel difficult for high-profile vehicles on open highways across the Inland Northwest.
Conditions are expected to improve later today as the front moves out of the area, with drier weather forecast for the remainder of the week.
