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Eastern Washington Weather Alert: Snow, Freezing Lows Through Monday Oct 12
Spokane, WA – A colder weather pattern is moving into Eastern Washington this weekend, bringing mountain snow chances, gusty winds and temperatures that could fall below freezing across several commun
By Miles Carter · 2026-10-10T18:31:33.404Z
Spokane, WA – A colder weather pattern is moving into Eastern Washington this weekend, bringing mountain snow chances, gusty winds and temperatures that could fall below freezing across several communities by Monday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, low pressure followed by a backdoor cold front arriving from the northeast Saturday night into Sunday will increase shower chances, particularly across higher elevations.
Forecasters expect daytime highs in the 50s to lower 60s over the next several days, while overnight temperatures drop into the 20s and 30s across parts of Washington and northern Idaho.
Mountain Snow Could Affect Weekend Travel National Weather Service forecasts issued Saturday morning show a 78% chance of measurable snow at Washington Pass through Sunday night, with a 46% probability of at least one inch.
Lookout Pass has a 73% chance of measurable snow and a 29% chance of an inch, while Sherman Pass has a 62% chance of measurable accumulation.
Stevens Pass faces a 47% chance of measurable snow, although the probability of an inch is just 3%.
Drivers traveling through mountain passes should prepare for changing visibility, wet pavement and potentially slick conditions where temperatures approach freezing.
Monday Morning Temperatures Near or Below Freezing The colder air becomes especially noticeable early Monday, October 12.
Spokane is forecast to reach approximately 31 degrees, while nearby Deer Park and Spirit Lake could fall to 29 degrees.
Farther north, Colville may drop to 27 degrees, with Sherman Pass and Bonners Ferry near 28 degrees.
Wenatchee area communities remain somewhat warmer, with Chelan near 40 degrees and Moses Lake around 33 degrees.
The weather service also expects breezy to gusty winds and possible blowing dust, particularly across exposed areas of Eastern Washington.
Residents should protect sensitive outdoor plants, watch for frost and check mountain travel conditions before departing.