Washington, USA – A thick gray ceiling hangs low over Spokane before sunrise, muting the streetlights and laying a cold sheen across the wet pavement. Light rain taps steadily on windshields, and patchy fog curls along the Spokane River—an early sign of another unsettled November stretch. Travelers heading toward I-90 will notice slick roads, limited visibility, and slow-developing pockets of dense mist.
The National Weather Service notes that rain continues today, with highs in the low 50s and light winds. Anyone starting Thanksgiving travel early should prepare for slower speeds across eastern Washington, especially during the morning push when fog grips valley routes. Keep headlights on, allow extra space, and watch for quickly shifting visibility near bridges and low-lying areas.
Rain holds through late afternoon before tapering to spotty showers after sunset. Models hint at another “winter tease” Tuesday morning as temperatures dip near freezing, allowing patchy freezing fog to form north and west of Spokane. That slick setup could create icy patches near Deer Park, Airway Heights, and along I-90 east toward Liberty Lake. Drivers heading out for early holiday errands or school drop-offs should expect possible glaze on untreated surfaces.
Tuesday stays mostly cloudy with highs near 47°F and a slight chance of rain during the afternoon. Tuesday night carries the bigger concern, with freezing fog again possible as lows slip to the lower 30s. Surfaces may refreeze quickly after dark, so late-evening commuters should stay alert.
By Wednesday, sunshine returns with highs in the upper 40s—one of the better travel days this week across Washington and the Inland Northwest. Thanksgiving weekend trends cool and occasionally unsettled, with light rain or mountain snow chances resurfacing by Friday and Saturday as the winter transition season keeps pushing east.
