Spokane, WA – A warming trend will push temperatures into the 60s and 70s over the next 48 hours, but a surge of widespread rain by Friday could disrupt travel and outdoor plans across the Inland Northwest.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, showers will remain focused over the Cascades and Idaho Panhandle through Wednesday and Thursday, while Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, and surrounding valleys stay relatively mild and partly dry. Highs will climb into the upper 50s to low 70s, with overnight lows holding in the 40s.
By Friday, rain becomes more widespread across eastern Washington and north Idaho, increasing the likelihood of wet roads along I-90 and US-2. Cities including Spokane, Pullman, and Sandpoint could see steady rainfall through the day, reducing visibility and slowing travel during peak hours.
Heading into Saturday, a cold front will drop highs back into the 50s, with the Idaho Panhandle seeing a brief rain-snow mix, especially in higher elevations and early morning hours. Overnight lows will dip into the 30s, raising the chance for patchy frost in rural valleys.
Residents should prepare for changing conditions, including wet roadways by Friday and cooler temperatures this weekend. Drier weather is expected to return by Sunday, with partial clearing across the region.
