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Eastern Washington Weather Alert: Chilly Nights Return Oct 17-19
Spokane, WA – Chilly October nights are returning to eastern Washington as temperatures across Spokane drop into the upper 30s this weekend, even as sunshine continues during the afternoon hours. Afte
By Claire Benton · 2026-10-15T10:15:54.038Z
Spokane, WA – Chilly October nights are returning to eastern Washington as temperatures across Spokane drop into the upper 30s this weekend, even as sunshine continues during the afternoon hours. After reaching approximately 71 degrees Friday, Oct. 16, the city is expected to cool to 66 degrees Saturday and 61 Sunday. Overnight temperatures could fall to around 38 degrees early Sunday morning, creating a noticeable contrast between comfortable daytime conditions and colder evenings. Residents planning weekend activities should prepare for changing temperatures, particularly before sunrise and after sunset.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, Friday will be the warmest day in the supplied forecast, with mostly sunny skies and afternoon temperatures near 71 degrees. Saturday brings a five degree decline, with highs around 66, followed by another drop to approximately 61 degrees Sunday. The cooler pattern continues Monday and Tuesday, when daytime temperatures are expected to remain near 60 to 61 degrees.
Sunday Brings Cooler Weather Across Spokane Sunday, Oct. 18, will mark the arrival of cooler daytime conditions across Spokane and surrounding portions of Spokane County. Mostly sunny skies remain in the forecast, but afternoon temperatures will reach only about 61 degrees, approximately 10 degrees below Friday's projected high.
The cooling trend begins Saturday as temperatures fall from Friday's low 70s into the mid 60s. Mostly sunny skies will accompany a high near 66 degrees, providing relatively comfortable conditions for outdoor activities before temperatures decline again after sunset.
Saturday night is expected to be particularly chilly, with mostly clear skies and temperatures dropping to approximately 38 degrees. That would match the low forecast for early Thursday morning and represent one of the coldest periods in the available outlook.
Although temperatures will approach the upper 30s, the supplied National Weather Service forecast does not identify a frost advisory or freeze warning for Spokane. Residents with temperature sensitive outdoor plants may nevertheless want to monitor overnight readings.
Temperature Changes Could Affect Weekend Plans The contrast between afternoon sunshine and colder nighttime conditions will be especially noticeable for residents spending extended periods outdoors. Saturday's temperatures near 66 degrees may feel comfortable during the afternoon, but conditions will become considerably cooler as temperatures approach the upper 30s before Sunday morning.
Motorists traveling Interstate 90 through Spokane and nearby communities should not expect significant precipitation related disruptions based on the supplied forecast. However, colder early morning temperatures could make travel and outdoor activities feel different from the warmer afternoons earlier in the week.
Conditions along U.S. Highway 2 and U.S. Highway 395 are also expected to remain generally dry in the Spokane area forecast. No significant storms, accumulating snow or widespread hazardous weather conditions are identified for the city through the middle of next week.
The forecast also calls for relatively light winds, with calm conditions Thursday night and Friday. That should allow the primary weather story to remain focused on temperatures rather than wind or precipitation.
Cooler Pattern Continues Into Next Week Monday, Oct. 19, will bring partly sunny skies and afternoon temperatures near 61 degrees. Mostly cloudy conditions follow Monday night, with temperatures falling to approximately 41 degrees.
Tuesday continues the relatively cool pattern, with partly sunny skies and highs near 60 degrees. Mostly clear conditions return Tuesday night, when temperatures are expected to fall to around 38 degrees.
By Wednesday, Oct. 21, sunshine returns with afternoon temperatures near 61 degrees, suggesting that the cooler daytime pattern will persist through the middle of the week.
For Spokane residents, the biggest adjustment will be preparing for afternoons near 60 degrees and nighttime temperatures approaching the upper 30s.
Will Spokane's cooler weekend temperatures change your outdoor plans, or are you looking forward to the return of more typical fall weather?
Five Day Weather Outlook Thursday 10/15: Sunny skies will bring afternoon temperatures near 67 degrees across Spokane, with light and variable winds expected. Partly cloudy conditions develop Thursday night, with temperatures falling to approximately 40 degrees and calm winds.
Friday 10/16: Mostly sunny skies will accompany temperatures near 71 degrees, making Friday the warmest day in the supplied forecast. Partly cloudy conditions follow Friday night, with temperatures falling to approximately 44 degrees and calm winds.
Saturday 10/17: Mostly sunny skies will continue across Spokane, but afternoon temperatures will decline to approximately 66 degrees, five degrees below Friday's projected high. Mostly clear conditions follow Saturday night, with temperatures falling to around 38 degrees.
Sunday 10/18: Mostly sunny skies remain in the forecast, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 61 degrees, marking a 10 degree decline from Friday's high. Mostly cloudy conditions develop Sunday night, with temperatures falling to around 40 degrees.
Monday 10/19: Partly sunny skies will bring afternoon temperatures near 61 degrees as the cooler pattern continues across Spokane. Mostly cloudy conditions are expected Monday night, with temperatures falling to approximately 41 degrees.
Extended Outlook Tuesday, Oct. 20, is expected to bring partly sunny skies and an afternoon high near 60 degrees. Mostly clear conditions follow Tuesday night, with temperatures falling to approximately 38 degrees.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, should remain sunny, with temperatures reaching approximately 61 degrees.