SPOKANE, Wash. — A thin veil of snow dusts rooftops and windshields across Spokane this morning as freezing fog and a light wintry mix settle into the Inland Northwest. The National Weather Service in Spokane warns of slippery conditions through midday, with snow and freezing fog continuing until about noon.
Temperatures hover near 31°F, cold enough to turn untreated roads, sidewalks, and bridges slick. Visibility may drop below one mile, especially in valleys and low-lying corridors like I-90, U.S. 2, and Route 195. Meteorologists caution that black ice could linger through the morning commute as shallow fog freezes on pavement.
A brief lull follows this afternoon with highs nearing 36°F, though patchy freezing fog returns late tonight. Another system slides in late Wednesday, bringing a 30–40% chance of light snow or rain/snow mix by Thursday. While snowfall totals remain light—mostly a trace to ½ inch—the greater hazard will be slick roads, limited visibility, and rapid temperature drops near sunset.
Looking ahead, Friday appears slightly warmer with highs reaching 41°F, but a persistent mix of fog and light rain will keep conditions damp and unsettled through the weekend. Mountain passes across northern Idaho and the Cascades could see accumulating snow, making this week a challenging one for early December travelers.
Five-Day Local Outlook:
- Today: Snow and freezing fog until midday, high 36°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 38°F.
- Thursday: Chance of rain/snow mix, high 36°F.
- Friday: Rain likely, high 41°F.
- Saturday: Chance of rain, high 44°F.
