Spokane, WA – Thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected to disrupt Tuesday evening travel in Spokane, with rainfall starting after 5 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service, an 80% chance of precipitation brings showers and isolated thunderstorms beginning late Tuesday afternoon. Winds from the southwest will reach 13 mph, with gusts up to 24 mph. Motorists along Interstate 90 should expect reduced visibility and slick conditions during the evening commute. New rainfall could exceed a tenth of an inch, with higher localized totals in thunderstorms.
Tuesday night will remain active with storms possible before 10 p.m., followed by scattered showers. Temperatures will dip to 37°F. Snow levels will drop from 5,000 feet to 3,400 feet overnight, affecting higher elevations east of the city. Winds will continue from the southwest at 7 to 11 mph.
Wednesday offers a break in the active pattern, with mostly sunny skies and a high of 60°F. However, clouds return by Wednesday night, dropping lows to 39°F with a chance of fog.
The extended spring weather outlook shows a warming trend:
- Thursday: High of 72°F, mostly cloudy with showers possible Thursday night (40% chance).
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 62°F.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high of 55°F after morning fog.
- Sunday: 20% shower chance, high of 57°F.
