SPOKANE, Wash. – Drivers across eastern Washington should prepare for wet roads and reduced visibility as showers return by Wednesday morning. With haze lingering today, early October brings a shift from dry skies to unsettled, cooler fall conditions. Motorists along I-90 may see slick pavement during the Wednesday commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, showers become likely late Tuesday night and continue through Wednesday, with up to a tenth of an inch of rain possible. Winds from the south at 7 to 10 mph may lower visibility further in rural areas.
Travelers in Spokane, Cheney, and Airway Heights should allow extra time, especially for morning routes on I-90. While rainfall amounts stay modest, the first significant October rain tends to bring oil buildup to the road surface, making conditions slippery. Drivers are urged to slow down and keep headlights on.
Temperatures cool through midweek, with highs dropping from the upper 70s today to the upper 60s by Thursday. More rain chances extend into Friday, making this week a reminder that fall has firmly arrived in the Inland Northwest.
Officials encourage residents to secure outdoor furniture ahead of the breezier pattern. Those with outdoor plans should carry rain gear and stay alert for changing road conditions through the week.
Showers may ease by Saturday, with drier, sunnier weather expected by Sunday. More advisories remain possible as October unfolds.
Five Day Forecast for Spokane, Washington
- Tuesday: High 71, low 52. Chance of showers late.
- Wednesday: High 70, low 48. Showers likely, breezy at times.
- Thursday: High 67, low 47. Chance of showers, partly sunny later.
- Friday: High 65, low 44. More showers possible after 11 a.m.
- Saturday: High 69, low 41. Partly cloudy with a 30% shower chance.
- Sunday: High 66, mostly sunny and dry.
