Washington wakes up to a hard chill across the Inland Northwest, with 32 degrees in Spokane and frost clinging to lawns after 9 a.m. The air feels biting, and shaded side streets remain slick where moisture froze before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, skies turn partly sunny today with highs climbing to near 58 degrees. Winds stay light early, then shift southwest at 5 to 9 mph by afternoon.
Clouds thicken tonight, and rain becomes likely late with a 60 percent chance of precipitation. By Wednesday, rain spreads across the city with a 90 percent chance. Highs cool to near 50 degrees. Snow levels start near 4,600 feet Wednesday night and drop to around 3,400 feet after midnight. That keeps Spokane mainly rain, but higher terrain and passes could turn slushy.
A slight chance of rain lingers Thursday, with snow levels fluctuating between 2,600 and 3,400 feet. Brief slick spots are possible early if temperatures dip near freezing and leftover moisture refreezes. Watch bridges and elevated ramps along I-90.
Sunshine returns Friday with highs near 50. The weekend trends milder, reaching the mid-50s Sunday as we spring clocks ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8.
Longer daylight and a gradual warming trend continue into early next week, with highs edging into the lower 50s to mid-50s.
Five Day Outlook for Spokane, Washington:
Wednesday: Rain, high 50.
Thursday: Slight chance rain, high 50.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 50.
Saturday: Chance rain, high 54.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high 56.
