Washington – Gray clouds hang low over Spokane this morning, brushing the treetops as a light rain taps across driveways and rooftops. The air feels damp and chilled — the kind that seeps into gloves and warns of snow waiting in the wings. It’s a wet, uneasy calm as the Inland Northwest heads into the final days of November.
The National Weather Service reports steady rain through early afternoon before tapering to scattered showers and a possible rain-snow mix Friday. Temperatures hover in the low 40s but fall sharply by evening, dipping into the mid-20s under mostly clear skies. The snow level drops to near 2,400 feet, brushing the lower mountain passes east of town — something travelers should watch as post-holiday trips continue on I-90.
Saturday stays mostly cloudy and cold, with highs in the upper 30s. Sunday looks brighter but brisk, with morning frost likely in valley areas. Winds remain light, but road surfaces may turn slick during the early morning freeze.
Looking ahead, the NOAA 6–10 Day Outlook shows colder air expanding across much of the U.S. from December 2–6, with Washington trending near or slightly below normal for temperature and above normal for precipitation. That pattern could usher in early December snow chances for Spokane and higher elevations of the Cascades and northern Idaho.
Five-Day Outlook for Spokane, WA
- Friday: Rain/snow mix early, then partly sunny, high 43°F, low 26°F.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 38°F, low 22°F.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 37°F, low 25°F.
- Monday: Cloudy with a slight chance of snow, high 38°F.
- Tuesday: Cloudy and cold, high 38°F, low 29°F.
Heading east on I-90 this weekend? Watch for icy bridges and early morning frost. How are conditions looking in your area — flurries yet?
