SPOKANE, Wash. – The sky over Spokane is clear and calm this Thursday morning, but the stillness feels temporary. Cool air sits low across the valley, the kind that smells faintly of pine and smoke, with a quiet warning in its chill — change is on the way.
A developing Pacific storm system will push into eastern Washington late Friday, ending the city’s dry stretch with steady rain, gusty winds, and a possible rain-to-snow mix in higher terrain. For commuters and weekend travelers, Saturday morning could bring the slickest roads in nearly a month, especially near Cheney, Deer Park, and the northern Palouse.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, Friday starts mild near 65°F but turns wet after midday. Rain increases Friday evening, and winds may gust up to 20 mph as colder air filters in. By Saturday, highs drop into the upper 50s with widespread rain through afternoon.
Snow levels are expected to fall quickly — from around 5,400 feet Saturday evening to 4,000 feet by early Sunday. That means light snow may brush the foothills around Mount Spokane, the Silver Valley, and Lookout Pass before dawn Sunday.
Sunday stays cloudy and damp, with highs only in the low 50s. Early next week, another cool front could lower snow levels further, hinting at Spokane’s first measurable snow potential before Halloween week.
Residents should clear gutters, prep vehicles, and keep jackets handy — fall’s color may linger, but winter’s edge is clearly in view.
Five-Day Forecast for Spokane, WA:
Thu: 61/37 – Mostly sunny, calm breeze.
Fri: 65/43 – Rain develops; breezy.
Sat: 57/37 – Rain; colder trend.
Sun: 52/35 – Rain likely; cooler.
Mon: 50/30 – Chance of rain/snow mix early.
