Spokane, Washington – Communities along the Washington–Idaho border are expected to trend warmer than normal late next week as a mild, relatively quiet pattern settles across the Inland Northwest.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, eastern Washington and northern Idaho are favored to see above-average temperatures from Saturday through the following Friday as colder Arctic air remains locked well to the north. High pressure over the interior Northwest will limit storm activity and support gradual warming.
In eastern Washington, including Spokane, Pullman, and the Palouse, daytime highs are expected to climb into the upper 30s and 40s, several degrees above typical late-January levels. Overnight lows will still dip below freezing, but prolonged cold snaps appear unlikely. Dry conditions should help improve travel along Interstate 90 and U.S. Route 195.
Across northern Idaho, including Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls, similar warmth is expected, with mild afternoons and cold but manageable mornings. Any lingering snowpack in shaded areas may slowly melt during the daytime, though refreezing is possible overnight.
With no major storm systems expected, the warmer-than-normal pattern looks steady through the end of the month. Drivers should remain alert for patchy morning ice, but overall conditions favor quieter winter weather along the Washington–Idaho border.
