Washington wakes up to a biting chill across Spokane, where temperatures hover near 28 degrees under clear skies. Frost clings to rooftops, and a thin glaze coats shaded sidewalks. The sun is up, but the air still feels like late winter.
Today turns bright and milder. Highs climb to 56 degrees with light winds becoming southwest around 6 mph this afternoon. That quick warmup may create brief slick spots early, especially on untreated bridges and side streets. This is prime flash-freezing season, when melted frost refreezes in shaded patches.
Tuesday keeps the Spring Tease alive. Highs reach 56 again with increasing clouds and a 30 percent chance of rain after 4 p.m. Winds gust as high as 18 mph by evening. Rain becomes likely Tuesday night, with a 70 percent chance and light amounts under a tenth of an inch.
Midweek brings steadier wet weather. Wednesday carries a 90 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10 p.m., with highs near 51. Snow levels hover near 3,600 feet late, keeping Spokane mostly rain but adding fresh snow to higher terrain. Gusts could reach 18 mph, reducing visibility during heavier showers. Expect wet pavement along I-90 and U.S. 2.
Showers taper Thursday, with cooler highs near 49. Lows drop into the 30s, so watch for patchy slick spots if rain ends before sunrise.
Clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, adding precious evening daylight. Longer-range trends hint at gradual warming into the 6–10 day window.
Are you seeing icy patches in your neighborhood this morning?
Five Day Outlook for Spokane, Washington:
Tuesday: Partly sunny, chance of rain late, high 56.
Wednesday: Rain, high 51.
Thursday: Chance of rain, high 49.
Friday: Slight chance of rain, high 50.
Saturday: Chance of rain, high 54.
