Spokane, Wash. – A gray, misty Tuesday morning ushers in one more round of fall rain before sunshine and crisp air take over late week. Roads across Spokane and Kootenai Counties may stay damp through early Wednesday, with pockets of patchy fog forming by nightfall. Commuters should allow extra travel time early today as visibility briefly drops below a mile near I-90.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, scattered rain will linger through Wednesday morning before a gradual clearing trend sets in by the afternoon. Temperatures will reach the mid-50s Wednesday, but drier air and calm winds should settle in by Thursday. That break arrives just in time for Halloween preparations — Thursday and Friday both look seasonably cool, with highs in the lower 50s and dry skies for evening events.
By Friday afternoon, trick-or-treaters can expect crisp fall air and partly clear skies. Winds will stay light, but temperatures will slip quickly after sunset, dipping into the 30s by mid-evening. Families heading out are encouraged to layer up and use reflective gear, especially on rural routes.
Looking beyond Halloween, the region trends cooler as November begins. A few light rain showers could return Saturday, possibly mixing with flakes in the higher foothills above 5,000 feet. Nothing widespread yet — just an early hint that winter is waiting in the wings. After all, November in the Inland Northwest rarely stays this quiet for long.
Five-Day Forecast for Spokane, WA:
Tue: 53/38 – Cloudy, steady rain developing; damp roads and limited visibility early.
Wed: 55/32 – Rain early, then clearing; patchy fog at night.
Thu: 53/30 – Mostly sunny, calm; crisp fall air returns.
Fri: 51/39 – Dry and chilly for evening trick-or-treaters; light breeze.
Sat: 58/37 – Mostly cloudy; slight rain chance, cooler trend begins.
