Spokane, Washington – A burst of spring weather is on the way for Eastern Washington, with Sunday thunderstorms and a rain-soaked Tuesday creating potential travel headaches across Spokane and surrounding areas.
According to the National Weather Service, a weak disturbance will move through the region Sunday afternoon, bringing a 30% chance of showers between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. That will be followed by a slight chance of thunderstorms through late afternoon, possibly impacting events and traffic along I-90. Winds could pick up to 15 mph by midday, reducing visibility and creating slick conditions on roads.
Though Saturday will be calm with partly sunny skies and highs near 75°F, drivers and outdoor planners should stay weather-aware heading into Sunday and early next week. By Monday night, a 30% chance of showers will return, with a higher 60% chance of steady rainfall by Tuesday morning—mainly before 11 a.m.
Local Impacts to Watch:
- Sunday afternoon plans may be disrupted by brief but scattered thunderstorms
- Tuesday’s morning commute could be affected by wet roadways and reduced visibility
- No alerts are currently active, but updates could be issued if storms strengthen
Extended 5-Day Outlook:
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 75°F
- Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms possible after 11 a.m., high 76°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 70°F
- Tuesday: Showers likely before 11 a.m., high near 66°F
- Wednesday: Sunny and clear, warming back to 72°F
