Spokane, WA – Gray clouds hang low over the Inland Northwest this morning as steady rain and mist soak roads from Spokane to Coeur d’Alene. The air feels heavy and cool, leaves stick to wet pavement, and distant hills blur in the drizzle — the sure sign of a true October pattern shift.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, rain will continue through late morning with breezy southwesterly winds gusting up to 30 mph. Some brief thunder is possible after midday, mainly along I-90 east toward the Idaho border. Drivers should allow extra travel time for slick spots and brief visibility drops in passing showers.
By late Sunday afternoon, conditions begin to improve as drier air pushes in from the west. Monday turns clear and crisp with highs in the mid-50s — a ten-degree drop from Sunday’s breezy warmth. Morning lows dip near freezing, bringing the first real frost risk of the season for lower valleys.
Tuesday and Wednesday stay mostly sunny, calm, and cool — ideal for fall yardwork and late harvest prep. However, forecasters hint at another round of showers by Friday, with the potential for a few wet flakes over the higher terrain north of Spokane.
For now, Eastern Washington settles into classic late-October form — bright, brisk, and quietly hinting that winter isn’t far behind.
