SPOKANE, Wash. – Streetlights sway, leaves scatter, and the sound of wind moving through pines cuts through the still-dark dawn. Eastern Washington wakes to a Wind Advisory this morning as gusts near 50 mph push across the Spokane–Cheney–Moses Lake corridor, marking a blustery start to November.
According to the National Weather Service Spokane, southwest winds will strengthen by late morning, peaking through this evening before easing overnight. Tree limbs could snap, and isolated power outages are possible across Spokane County, Whitman County, and the Palouse. Drivers, especially along I-90 and US-195, should use caution in high-profile vehicles and secure outdoor items before conditions peak.
Winds will gradually subside into Sunday, giving way to partly sunny skies and highs near 52°F. Cooler, calmer air will settle over the Inland Northwest by Monday morning, followed by a weak system expected to bring light rain back into the region by Monday night. Early projections suggest snow levels will hover near 4,000 feet, keeping valley precipitation liquid but signaling the first subtle hint of a winter shift.
Residents can expect a stretch of quieter, seasonably cool weather by Tuesday, though models hint at another wetter system arriving by midweek. For now, it’s a day to stay weather-aware — gusty, gray, and unmistakably autumn — as Eastern Washington begins its steady march toward the colder, darker heart of November.
Five-Day Outlook for Spokane, WA:
Sat: 60/35 – Rain and wind; gusts near 50 mph.
Sun: 52/33 – Breezy early; mostly sunny.
Mon: 50/35 – Increasing clouds; late rain chance.
Tue: 53/39 – Partly sunny; scattered showers.
Wed: 54/42 – Cloudy; rain likely late.
