Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Spokane, WA
Issued by NWS Spokane, WA
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FNUS56 KOTX 161006
FWFOTX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Eastern Washington and North Idaho
National Weather Service Spokane WA
306 AM PDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Central WA:
- Breezy westerly winds Thursday and Friday
- Chance of rain showers and high mountain snow Thursday night
and Friday near Cascade crest.
- Gusty winds, rain and mountain snow weekend.
Eastern WA:
- Breezy westerly winds Friday
- Slight chance of rain showers over the northeast mountains
Friday afternoon
- Gusty winds, rain and mountain snow weekend.
North ID:
- Chance of rain showers Friday.
- Gusty winds, rain and mountain snow weekend.
A weak cold front passage this evening will bring breezy westerly
winds through the Cascade gaps late Thursday and across the rest
of Eastern Washington into North Idaho on Friday. The front will
bring limited rain shower and mountain snow showers late tonight
near the Cascades and toward the northeast Washington mountains
and Idaho Panhandle Friday. A wetter storm system moves through
late Saturday into Sunday with rain, high mountain snow, and a bit
stronger winds.
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Forecasts for 20 foot wind speeds (valleys and ridge tops) are
10 minute averages reflecting RAWS wind.
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WAZ696-698-170130-
East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696)-
East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698)-
Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Lake Wenatchee Area,
and Leavenworth
306 AM PDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....57-67 valleys and 47-57 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent valleys and 40-55 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........15 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and high
mountain snow overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....38-46 valleys and 31-41 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........5 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........70-80 percent valleys and 71-90 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........45 percent wetter valleys, and 25 percent
wetter mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 12 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 5 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain and high
mountain snow.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....51-61 valleys and 39-49 mountains.
* Min Humidity........35-50 percent valleys and 50-65 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 4 to 15 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 6 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 15 to 25 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Valley rain and mountain snow. Lows 32 to
39 valleys...25 to 35 mountains. Highs 50 to 60 valleys...39 to
49 mountains. Southwest wind up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain and high mountain snow. Lows 38 to 45 valleys...
30 to 40 mountains. Highs 46 to 56 valleys...35 to 45 mountains.
Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and mountain
snow. Lows 35 to 42 valleys...28 to 38 mountains. Highs 49 to
58 valleys...37 to 47 mountains. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and mountain
snow. Lows 29 to 39. Highs 49 to 58 valleys...37 to 47 mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain
snow. Lows 35 to 42 valleys...28 to 38 mountains. Highs 51 to
61 valleys...40 to 50 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ697-170130-
East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National
Recreation Area (Zone 697)-
Including the city of Stehekin
306 AM PDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....58-68 valleys and 46-56 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........12 degrees cooler valleys, and 3 degrees
warmer mountains.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent wetter valleys, and 23 percent
wetter mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 8 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 3 to 9 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and high
mountain snow in the late evening and overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....37-44 valleys and 31-41 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree warmer.
* Max Humidity........65-80 percent valleys and 71-90 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent wetter valleys, and 20 percent
wetter mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 6 to 11 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 6 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain and high
mountain snow.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....50-60 valleys and 39-49 mountains.
* Min Humidity........55-70 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 6 to 12 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 8 to 14 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Valley rain and mountain snow. Lows 27 to 37. Highs
52 to 62 valleys...40 to 50 mountains. South wind up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain and high mountain snow. Lows 38 to 44 valleys...
30 to 40 mountains. Highs 45 to 55 valleys...35 to 45 mountains.
Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and mountain
snow. Lows 34 to 40 valleys...27 to 37 mountains. Highs 47 to
57 valleys...35 to 45 mountains. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
valley rain and mountain snow. Lows 29 to 39. Highs 50 to
60 valleys...38 to 48 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ704-170130-
Methow Valley (Zone 704)-
Including the cities of Mazama, Winthrop, and Twisp
306 AM PDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. Widespread frost early in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....58-67.
* 24 hr Trend........4 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........30-35 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........12 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......Southeast 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....33-42.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........80-90 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........40 percent wetter.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 3 to 7 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....55-65.
* Min Humidity........29-35 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 3 to 12 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Lows 29 to 38. Highs
51 to 58. South wind up to 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with rain. Lows 33 to 43. Highs 49 to 59.
West wind up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 30 to 40. Highs
51 to 61. West wind up to 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 31 to 41. Highs 50 to 60.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 31 to 40.
Highs 52 to 60.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ703-170130-
Okanogan Valley (Zone 703)-
Including the cities of Conconully and Omak
306 AM PDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. Areas of frost early in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....56-64.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree warmer.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........13 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......South 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....36-42.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........71-90 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........25 percent wetter.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 3 to 7 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain late in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....55-65.
* Min Humidity........30-45 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 3 to 9 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 33 to 38. Highs
50 to 58. South wind up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows 38 to 43.
Highs 51 to 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 34 to 40. Highs 52 to 61. West wind
up to 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 36 to 41. Highs 51 to 59.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 35 to 40.
Highs 51 to 60.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ702-170130-
Colville Reservation (Zone 702)-
Including the cities of Nespelem and Keller
306 AM PDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....54-64 valleys and 48-58 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree cooler.
* Min Humidity........35-45 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 7 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....35-41.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........75-90 percent valleys and 65-80 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........25 percent wetter.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 5 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....54-64 valleys and 47-56 mountains.
* Min Humidity........30-45 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 9 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of valley rain. Lows 32 to
37. Highs 49 to 59 valleys...42 to 51 mountains. Southeast wind
up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows 37 to 45. Highs
49 to 59 valleys...41 to 50 mountains. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 33 to 39. Highs 51 to 61 valleys...
44 to 53 mountains. West wind up to 5 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 34 to 40. Highs
50 to 60 valleys...43 to 53 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ699-170130-
Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699)-
Including the cities of Republic and Curlew
306 AM PDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....54-64 valleys and 49-58 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree warmer.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........7 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South up to 6 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....32-39.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Max Humidity........80-90 percent valleys and 65-80 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........35 percent wetter valleys, and 20 percent
wetter mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 5 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. A chance of rain.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....53-63 valleys and 45-55 mountains.
* Min Humidity........35-50 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 8 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 3 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of valley rain. Lows 29 to
35. Highs 48 to 58 valleys...41 to 51 mountains. Southeast wind
up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain. Lows 34 to 41. Highs 47 to 57 valleys...40 to
49 mountains. South wind up to 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 31 to 37. Highs 50 to 60 valleys...
43 to 52 mountains. West wind up to 5 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
valley rain. Lows 31 to 38. Highs 49 to 59 valleys...42 to
52 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ700-701-170130-
Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700)-
Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701)-
Including the cities of Metaline Falls, Ione, Colville,
Deer Park, and Newport
306 AM PDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy freezing fog early in
the morning. Widespread frost in the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....54-61 valleys and 46-55 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........35-50 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South up to 5 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....30-40.
* 24 hr Trend........6 degrees warmer valleys, and unchanged
mountains.
* Max Humidity........80-90 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged valleys, and 40 percent wetter
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 5 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain in the late
morning and afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....54-63 valleys and 44-54 mountains.
* Min Humidity........35-50 percent valleys and 45-60 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 3 to 9 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of valley rain. Lows 26 to
36. Highs 50 to 58 valleys...41 to 50 mountains. Southeast wind
up to 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain. Lows 35 to 45. Highs 48 to 56 valleys...38 to
48 mountains. South wind up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 31 to 39. Highs
50 to 59 valleys...40 to 50 mountains. Southwest wind up to
5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of valley rain. Lows 30 to 39.
Highs 48 to 58 valleys...38 to 48 mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain
snow. Lows 30 to 39. Highs 51 to 59 valleys...40 to 50 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
IDZ101-170130-
Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101)-
Including the cities of St. Maries, Rathdrum Prairie,
Silver Valley, Bonners Ferry, and Priest Lake
306 AM PDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. Widespread frost and patchy fog
early in the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....53-60 valleys and 44-54 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........4 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent drier valleys, and 15 percent drier
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest up to 6 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....31-40.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........75-90 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 6 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 9 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain in the late
morning and afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....52-59 valleys and 42-52 mountains.
* Min Humidity........45-60 percent valleys and 55-70 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 10 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 25 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of valley rain. Lows 27 to
36. Highs 51 to 58 valleys...42 to 52 mountains. South wind up to
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain and high mountain snow. Lows 35 to 45. Highs 47 to
53 valleys...38 to 48 mountains. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and high mountain
snow. Lows 32 to 42. Highs 47 to 54 valleys...36 to 46 mountains.
Southwest wind up to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and mountain
snow. Lows 31 to 39. Highs 47 to 53 valleys...37 to 47 mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain
snow. Lows 32 to 40. Highs 51 to 58 valleys...42 to 52 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ705-706-170130-
Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705)-
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706)-
Including the cities of Chelan, Wenatchee, Waterville,
and Grand Coulee
306 AM PDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. Areas of frost early in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....57-67.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........9 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......South 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....39-47.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........75-90 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........15 percent wetter.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......West 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....57-66.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......West 4 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 33 to 40. Highs
51 to 61. South wind up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows 40 to 47.
Highs 51 to 60. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 43. Highs 53 to 62. West wind
5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 43. Highs 53 to 61.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 35 to 43.
Highs 53 to 63.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ707-708-170130-
Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707)-Eastern Columbia Basin -
Palouse - Spokane Area (Zone 708)-
Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Spokane, Pullman,
Ritzville, Wilbur, and Cheney
306 AM PDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. Widespread frost early in the
morning, then areas of frost late in the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....57-64.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........35-45 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......South 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....36-45.
* 24 hr Trend........7 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........75-90 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent wetter.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....59-67.
* Min Humidity........35-45 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 4 to 14 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Lows 31 to 38. Highs
56 to 63. Southeast wind up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain likely. Lows 41 to 47. Highs 54 to 61. Southwest
wind 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 35 to 42. Highs
55 to 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 34 to 41. Highs
54 to 63.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ709-170130-
Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709)-
Including the city of Pomeroy
306 AM PDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. Areas of frost early in the
morning. Patchy frost late in the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....56-65.
* 24 hr Trend........6 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........35-45 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 3 to 9 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....40-45.
* 24 hr Trend........8 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........65-80 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........15 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 7 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....59-69.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 8 to 19 mph with gusts to around 35
mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 25 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 35 to 40. Highs
58 to 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain. Lows in the mid to upper 40s. Highs 52 to 62.
Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the lower to
mid 40s. Highs 52 to 62. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 42. Highs
55 to 65.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
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