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Spokane, WA Frost Alert Oct. 23-24: Overnight Lows Near 31°
Spokane, WA – Freezing temperatures are expected across much of the Inland Northwest late Friday, October 23, into Saturday morning, October 24, with some communities potentially dropping into the tee
By Natalie Brooks · 2026-10-23T21:55:51.699Z
Spokane, WA – Freezing temperatures are expected across much of the Inland Northwest late Friday, October 23, into Saturday morning, October 24, with some communities potentially dropping into the teens and lower 20s as the season's first freeze reaches additional parts of eastern Washington.
According to the National Weather Service NWS in Spokane, temperatures will fall into the 20s and 30s overnight, creating widespread frost concerns across eastern Washington and northern Idaho.
Forecasters specifically warn that the western Columbia Basin and Lewis Clark Valley could experience their first freeze of the fall season.
Temperatures Could Drop as Low as 19 Degrees
Some of the coldest conditions are expected across northern Washington.
Forecast lows include approximately 19 degrees in Plain, 21 degrees in Winthrop and Colville, and 26 degrees in Ellensburg.
Farther south, Moses Lake could reach 27 degrees, while Ritzville and Omak are forecast near 29 degrees.
Spokane is expected to fall to approximately 31 degrees, with nearby Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, reaching 32 degrees.
Freezing Conditions Spread Across Inland Northwest
The cold weather will also affect communities throughout eastern Washington and northern Idaho.
Forecast lows include 27 degrees in Pullman and St. Maries, Idaho, 30 degrees in Yakima and Libby, Montana, and 31 degrees in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Wenatchee is expected to remain slightly warmer, with temperatures near 35 degrees.
Even communities remaining just above freezing could experience localized frost, particularly in sheltered or low lying areas.
Residents Urged to Protect Sensitive Plants
The NWS advises residents to protect temperature sensitive plants and outdoor vegetation before temperatures fall overnight.
Gardeners should consider moving potted plants indoors or covering vulnerable vegetation.
The arrival of freezing conditions could damage or kill unprotected plants, especially in locations experiencing their first freeze of the season.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts and prepare for a cold Saturday morning across the Inland Northwest.