Spokane, WA – Freezing temperatures are forecast for Spokane and surrounding areas beginning Wednesday, with lows expected to dip below 32°F. Residents should prepare for cold mornings and potentially hazardous driving conditions due to freezing fog. This drop in temperature will last through Friday morning, with certain areas seeing lows in the 20s.
According to the National Weather Service, freezing fog is expected to settle along US-2 and I-90 corridors between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Wednesday, creating potential travel hazards for morning commuters. Drivers are advised to exercise caution, as visibility may be limited, and roads could become slick with frost. If you’re traveling these routes, allow extra time for your commute and check road conditions before departure.
This cold snap will affect various parts of eastern Washington. Towns like Colville and Deer Park could see lows in the upper teens by Thursday. The area around Spokane itself is expected to see temperatures hovering around 30°F through Friday. Daytime highs will remain in the mid-50s, offering some relief as the sun rises, but frost will still form overnight.
Residents are urged to protect vulnerable plants and outdoor pipes from freezing temperatures. Those with morning plans should bundle up and prepare for the cold air, especially around dawn when temperatures are at their lowest.
Looking ahead, Thursday’s temperatures will begin to warm slightly, but freezing conditions will persist during the early morning hours. By Friday night, lows will return to the mid-30s, with a slight chance of rain moving into the region by Saturday.
