Washington — A dull gray lid of clouds hangs over Spokane this morning, softening the skyline and leaving beads of moisture on sidewalks, car hoods, and frosted lawns across the Lilac City. The air feels brisk, and the pavement shows a faint shine where drizzle lingered. This early November light carries a clear message: a Winter Tease is developing just as Thanksgiving travel gears up through eastern Washington.
Residents should plan for shifting conditions throughout the day. Patchy fog may flare up in low valleys and near waterways, especially around sunrise. Drivers along I-90 and US-2 should watch for quick visibility drops and slick bridges. Light rain chances continue, but impacts remain minor through most of the daylight hours.
The pattern grows more active Sunday. Rain spreads north from the Columbia Basin, increasing by midday as southerly winds freshen. Temperatures hold in the 50s, but models hint at cooler air creeping closer to the region’s northern edge. With the weekend marking the start of early holiday errands and college travel, brief heavier rain may reduce visibility during afternoon traffic.
A more noteworthy transition arrives Monday. Colder air pushes into the Inland Northwest, lowering snow levels toward 3800 feet by dawn. Spokane should stay mostly rain, but higher neighborhoods could see a light mix. Patchy freezing fog becomes a concern early—especially on shaded east-facing roads. While significant accumulation is not expected, any fast changeover could create quick travel hazards, particularly for commuters heading toward the West Plains or the foothills of the Selkirks.
Tuesday offers partial improvement with a cooler, mostly cloudy sky and lingering snow showers in the mountains. By midweek, Spokane trends drier and brighter as Thanksgiving week approaches, though temperatures stay seasonably crisp.
Five-Day Outlook — Spokane, WA
Sun: 57/44 – Rain likely; breezy.
Mon: 52/37 – Rain; patchy freezing fog.
Tue: 49/32 – Chance rain/snow early; cooler.
Wed: 48/33 – Partly sunny; chilly.
Thu: 47/32 – Chance showers; November chill.
