Spokane, WA – A warm stretch across the Inland Northwest is shifting toward cooler, wetter conditions by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, Thursday will bring mild temperatures with highs in the 60s and 70s across much of the region. Rain is expected primarily over the Cascades and Idaho Panhandle early, before expanding more broadly Friday.
Forecasters say widespread rain chances increase Friday as a cold front moves into the region, bringing a noticeable drop in temperatures heading into the weekend. By Saturday, cooler air settles in, with some areas in the Idaho Panhandle potentially seeing a brief rain-snow mix before conditions begin to dry out.
Sunday is expected to trend drier with some clearing, though temperatures will remain below the earlier-week warmth. The break may be short-lived.
Rain chances are expected to return Tuesday into Wednesday, with better opportunities for mountain snow and more widespread precipitation across eastern Washington and north Idaho.
The shifting pattern could impact travel, especially through mountain passes where snow levels fluctuate and precipitation increases late in the period. Commuters may also see changing road conditions during periods of rain and cooler temperatures.
The National Weather Service advises residents to monitor local forecasts for updated timing and impacts as conditions evolve through the weekend and into next week.
