SPOKANE, WA — Soft flakes sweep across porch lights and parked cars this morning as Spokane wakes to a gray sky and subfreezing chill. Roads remain damp and slick in spots, with a light snow chance continuing through midday.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, a shallow pocket of cold air remains trapped across the region, producing intermittent snow showers through early Tuesday. Temperatures hover near 30°F, meaning even brief bursts of snow could stick on shaded or untreated surfaces.
While accumulations will be minor — generally less than half an inch — road conditions could still vary block to block, especially along I-90 near Liberty Lake and north into Deer Park. Travelers should use caution on bridges and overpasses, where slick patches can develop as the snow melts and refreezes later today.
By Tuesday afternoon, skies will gradually clear, and sunshine returns briefly before clouds rebuild midweek. Highs will climb into the upper 30s and low 40s, but nighttime lows will continue to dip into the 20s, maintaining the risk for early frost and black ice.
Another round of rain and snow could move in Thursday night into Friday as a Pacific system lifts north, hinting at a classic Inland Northwest December pattern — mixed precipitation, chilly winds, and limited visibility during commutes.
5-Day Outlook (Spokane, WA):
- Monday: Chance snow, high 35°F.
- Tuesday: Morning snow, clearing late, high 36°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 38°F.
- Thursday: Rain/snow mix possible, high 36°F.
- Friday: Rain likely, high 44°F.
