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Washington Weather Alert: Spokane Nears 38° by Nov 14-16
Washington — Foggy streets, mild November afternoons and a developing weekend cooldown will keep Spokane residents watching changing weather conditions through Monday.
By Erin Vale · 2026-11-11T11:25:12.926Z
Washington — Foggy streets, mild November afternoons and a developing weekend cooldown will keep Spokane residents watching changing weather conditions through Monday.
Temperatures could reach 62 degrees before dropping into the upper 30s this weekend, with several opportunities for rain.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, patchy fog and mist were reported early Wednesday, with temperatures near 46 degrees at Spokane Felts Field.
Visibility was approximately two miles, making reduced visibility an early concern for drivers.
Fog gives way to unusually mild November temperatures Wednesday's weather improves toward the afternoon, with partly sunny skies and highs near 62 degrees.
However, patchy fog could redevelop between 2 and 4 p.m., according to the latest forecast.
Fog may return after 7 p.m., while temperatures fall toward 40 degrees.
Thursday begins with another chance of patchy fog before 8 a.m.
Otherwise, mostly cloudy skies are expected, with highs near 60 degrees.
The mild conditions provide an opportunity for residents to finish yard cleanup and prepare outdoor spaces before wetter weather arrives.
Drivers traveling Interstate 90 and other Spokane area roads should remain alert for localized visibility changes when fog develops.
Friday begins the transition toward a wetter weekend Friday brings partly sunny skies and highs near 61 degrees.
However, meteorologists are tracking increasing rain chances as another Pacific weather system approaches the region.
A 30% chance of rain develops Friday night, mainly between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. Saturday.
Saturday turns cooler, with highs near 54 degrees and a 20% chance of rain before 10 a.m.
That represents an eight degree drop from Wednesday's projected high.
Saturday night temperatures could fall to approximately 38 degrees.
Although freezing conditions are not currently forecast for Spokane, the cooler readings mark a noticeable change from the week's earlier warmth.
Rain chances increase again Sunday and Monday Sunday remains partly sunny, with highs near 54 degrees and a 20% chance of rain.
Rain chances increase to 40% Sunday night and remain at 40% Monday.
Monday's high reaches only 51 degrees, with temperatures dropping toward 36 degrees Monday night.
By Tuesday, highs could slip to 48 degrees. The National Weather Service also introduces a snow level near 4,200 feet, suggesting colder conditions at higher elevations.
No accumulating snow is currently forecast for Spokane itself.
Residents traveling toward mountain passes should monitor updated forecasts as Thanksgiving approaches.