Washington – Headlights glow through thick gray air across the Inland Northwest this morning. Fog hangs low over neighborhoods and valleys, softening streetlights and shrinking sightlines just as commuters head out the door.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, patchy fog persists through the morning hours, with visibility briefly dropping below one mile in spots. Temperatures hover near 33 degrees, cold enough for damp pavement to turn slick on bridges and shaded roads. Drivers along I-90, Division Street, and arterial routes should slow down and allow extra following distance until fog lifts.
Skies brighten later today. Sunshine breaks through by late morning, pushing highs near 47 degrees. The air feels milder by afternoon, though melting moisture refreezes quickly after sunset. Tonight turns colder, with lows near 28 degrees, renewing concerns for flash freezing where daytime meltwater lingers.
Wednesday repeats the cycle. Early fog redevelops before clearing, followed by filtered sunshine and highs near 46 degrees. Wednesday night stays quiet but cold, setting the stage for another frosty start Thursday. Highs Thursday ease back to around 43 degrees under mostly cloudy skies.
By Friday, clouds thicken. Highs hold near 42 degrees, and the pattern shifts late Friday night. Light rain develops, then mixes with snow as snow levels lower toward 3,000 feet. While accumulation appears limited, visibility may drop quickly during heavier bursts.
Valentine’s Day weekend stays unsettled. Saturday and Sunday both carry rain and snow chances, especially during the morning and evening hours. Snow levels fluctuate, raising the risk of slushy roads after dark.
Looking ahead, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook points toward above-normal temperatures early next week. That warming trend hints at a broader February thaw across eastern Washington.
Five-Day Outlook for Spokane, WA
- Today: Morning fog, then sunny; high near 47
- Wednesday: Fog early, then sun; high near 46
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy; high near 43
- Friday: Cloudy; high near 42
- Saturday: Chance of rain and snow; high near 42
