Wind howls across rooftops and rattles fences in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene this morning as a fast-moving front sweeps through the Inland Northwest. Streetlights sway and debris litters sidewalks while gusts topping 55 mph gradually ease after daybreak.
The National Weather Service in Spokane reports a Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 a.m., covering eastern Washington and parts of north Idaho. Sustained southwest winds between 20 and 35 mph have already downed small branches and caused isolated power flickers across the Palouse and Columbia Basin. Drivers of high-profile vehicles — especially along I-90 near Ritzville and the Spokane Valley — should continue to use extra caution as crosswinds linger through the morning commute.
By midweek, attention shifts from wind to rain. Another Pacific disturbance brings steady showers Wednesday into Thursday, with highs near 54 °F and lows in the upper 40s. The added moisture may create slick roads and reduced visibility for afternoon commuters.
For now, calmer but cloudy weather follows later this week, though forecasters warn that another system could arrive late Sunday — potentially colder, hinting at early winter precipitation in the higher elevations of eastern Washington and north Idaho.
Five-Day Outlook (Spokane, WA)
• Tuesday: Cloudy, breezy, high 51 °F.
• Wednesday: Rain likely, high 56 °F.
• Thursday: Rain likely, high 54 °F.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, high 52 °F.
• Saturday: Partly cloudy, high 50 °F.
