Washington begins this Saturday with a cold, heavy sky hanging over Spokane as freezing fog settles low across the valley. Thin rime coats fences and rooftops, and visibility drops along I-90 as early travelers navigate slick patches and hazy stretches. With Thanksgiving just one week away, families heading out today should prepare for rapidly changing conditions, especially during early morning trips.
According to the National Weather Service, freezing fog may linger before gradually lifting later this morning. Drivers should expect wet pavement, reduced visibility, and isolated icy spots—particularly on bridges and shaded roads. As temperatures rise into the mid-40s, the fog eases, but moisture hangs around long enough to keep road surfaces damp through midday.
The next system arrives Thursday, bringing a slight snow chance before a possible rain changeover. Models hint at a brief early-season “Winter Tease,” especially north of Spokane and across the West Plains. Snow levels hover near 3,000 feet, but colder pockets could support a dusting closer to the city during the morning hours. To be fair, accumulation looks minor, yet even light flakes could slow early Thanksgiving travel and create quick shifts on rural roads.
Friday turns mostly cloudy with mild, stable weather and highs in the mid-40s—good timing for travelers leaving after the Thursday system passes. Still, lingering moisture on the ground may create spotty frost early in the day.
The weekend heads toward a colder pattern. Saturday brings a chance for rain during the late morning, increasing by evening. Sunday follows with steadier light rain, another factor for travelers moving through Spokane County.
Five-Day Outlook
Saturday: Freezing fog early, 47
Sunday: Chance rain, 51
Monday: Chance rain/snow, 42
Tuesday: Chance rain/snow, 42
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, 48
