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 122159
FWFOTX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Eastern Washington and North Idaho
National Weather Service Spokane WA
259 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Central WA:
- High mountain snow showers and light rain showers through Monday
morning.
- Breezy northeast winds for Basin locations with gusts near
30-40 mph through Monday afternoon.
Eastern WA:
- High mountain snow showers and light rain showers through Monday
morning.
- Breezy northeast winds for Basin locations with gusts near
30-40 mph through Monday afternoon.
North ID:
- High mountain snow showers and light rain showers in the morning.
- Breezy northeast winds with gusts near 30-40 mph through Monday
afternoon.
A low will continue to bring increasing showers chances region
wide through Monday. Temperatures cool below normal over the
weekend with chances for light to moderate snow in the mountains.
Potential for gusty winds across the Basin during the afternoons.
Drier Tuesday to Thursday before more shower chances.
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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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WAZ696-698-131330-
East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696)-
East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698)-
Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Lake Wenatchee Area,
and Leavenworth
259 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Valley rain and mountain snow
in the evening, then mountain snow likely overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....31-36 valleys and 22-32 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........8 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........80-90 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........20 percent wetter valleys, and unchanged
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 8 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 8 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
* Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....90 percent.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of mountain snow in
the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....45-55 valleys and 35-45 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........4 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........45-60 percent valleys and 60-75 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........30 percent drier valleys, and 20 percent drier
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 8 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 8 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....30-40 valleys and 24-34 mountains.
* Max Humidity........55-70 percent valleys and 61-80 percent
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...North 6 to 12 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 8 to 14 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....53-63 valleys and 43-53 mountains.
* Min Humidity........35-45 percent valleys and 45-60 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 3 to 8 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 6 to 10 mph with gusts to
around 20 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 45 valleys...28 to
38 mountains. Highs 56 to 65 valleys...45 to 55 mountains.
Northwest wind up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain
snow. Lows 35 to 45 valleys...28 to 38 mountains. Highs 54 to
64 valleys...43 to 53 mountains. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain snow.
Lows 38 to 48 valleys...31 to 41 mountains. Highs 53 to
62 valleys...41 to 51 mountains. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain
snow. Lows 37 to 47 valleys...30 to 40 mountains. Highs 52 to
62 valleys...41 to 51 mountains.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with rain and high mountain snow likely.
Lows 38 to 47 valleys...31 to 41 mountains. Highs 48 to
57 valleys...36 to 46 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 20 - 26 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ697-131330-
East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National
Recreation Area (Zone 697)-
Including the city of Stehekin
259 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Valley rain and mountain snow
in the evening, then a chance of valley rain overnight. A chance
of mountain snow overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....28-34 valleys and 22-29 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........8 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........60-75 percent valleys and 71-90 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent drier valleys, and 20 percent drier
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 3 to 10 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 10 to 17 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....90 percent.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. A chance of mountain snow early
in the morning. A chance of mountain snow late in the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....47-57 valleys and 35-45 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........4 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........45-60 percent valleys and 55-70 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent drier valleys, and 20 percent drier
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...East 8 to 14 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....East 10 to 17 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....East 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....32-39 valleys and 23-33 mountains.
* Max Humidity........50-60 percent valleys and 55-70 percent
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 4 to 10 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 10 to 17 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....East 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....56-66 valleys and 43-53 mountains.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...East 3 to 5 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 4 to 9 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 43 valleys...28 to
38 mountains. Highs 56 to 66 valleys...44 to 54 mountains.
Northwest wind up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain
snow. Lows 35 to 45 valleys...27 to 37 mountains. Highs 53 to
63 valleys...41 to 51 mountains. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain snow.
Lows 41 to 49 valleys...31 to 41 mountains. Highs 51 to
61 valleys...39 to 49 mountains. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain and high mountain snow likely.
Lows 39 to 47 valleys...30 to 40 mountains. Highs 52 to
62 valleys...41 to 51 mountains.
.SUNDAY...Rain and high mountain snow. Lows 39 to 48 valleys...
31 to 41 mountains. Highs 48 to 58 valleys...37 to 47 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 20 - 26 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ704-131330-
Methow Valley (Zone 704)-
Including the cities of Mazama, Winthrop, and Twisp
259 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain or snow in the evening,
then rain or snow likely overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....31-39.
* 24 hr Trend........9 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........80-90 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent wetter.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 5 to 16 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....90 percent.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain or snow in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....48-57.
* 24 hr Trend........9 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........35-50 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........35 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......North 12 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear. Widespread frost overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....27-37.
* Max Humidity........60-75 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......North 8 to 13 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost early in the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....56-65.
* Min Humidity........28-35 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......North 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29 to 39. Highs 58 to 67.
Northwest wind up to 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 40. Highs 57 to 65. West
wind up to 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 33 to 42. Highs
55 to 64. Northwest wind up to 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 32 to 42. Highs
53 to 61.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows 34 to 44. Highs
49 to 59.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 20 - 26 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ703-131330-
Okanogan Valley (Zone 703)-
Including the cities of Conconully and Omak
259 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Cloudy. Rain until early morning. A chance of
snow through the night. A chance of rain late in the night.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....34-40.
* 24 hr Trend........9 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........75-90 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........20 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45
mph.
* Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....North 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....90 percent.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of snow early in the
morning. A chance of rain in the morning. A chance of snow late
in the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....48-57.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree warmer.
* Min Humidity........40-50 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........35 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......North 12 to 22 mph with gusts to around 45
mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....North 20 to 40 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....32-37.
* Max Humidity........55-70 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......North 7 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
* Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....North 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....54-62.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......North 6 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....North 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33 to 39. Highs 56 to 65. North
wind up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 34 to 40. Highs 55 to 64.
Southwest wind up to 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36 to 42. Highs 56 to 65. Northwest
wind 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain.
Lows 36 to 44. Highs 52 to 62.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 20 - 26 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ702-131330-
Colville Reservation (Zone 702)-
Including the cities of Nespelem and Keller
259 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Valley rain and mountain snow
until early morning, then a chance of valley rain and mountain
snow late in the night.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....32-39 valleys and 27-33 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........6 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........80-90 percent valleys and 90-100 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent drier valleys, and unchanged
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 10 to 18 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 10 to 18 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....East 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....90 percent.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of mountain snow early
in the morning. A chance of mountain snow late in the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....48-58 valleys and 39-49 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........5 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........35 percent drier valleys, and 25 percent drier
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 20 to 30 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....30-37.
* Max Humidity........55-70 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 15 to 30 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....54-64 valleys and 47-56 mountains.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent valleys and 35-50 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...North 5 to 11 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....North 5 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33 to 38. Highs 55 to
65 valleys...49 to 59 mountains. Northwest wind up to 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 33 to 39. Highs 53 to
63 valleys...47 to 57 mountains. South wind up to 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Highs 54 to 64 valleys...
48 to 57 mountains. Northwest wind up to 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 35 to 41. Highs
53 to 63 valleys...45 to 55 mountains.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows 38 to 45.
Highs 50 to 60 valleys...43 to 52 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 20 - 26 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ699-131330-
Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699)-
Including the cities of Republic and Curlew
259 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain in the evening. Snow
until early morning, then a chance of snow late in the night.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....28-36.
* 24 hr Trend........6 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........80-90 percent valleys and 81-100 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Excellent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 3 to 13 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 5 to 16 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
* Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....100 percent.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of snow early in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....47-57 valleys and 38-48 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........7 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........35-50 percent valleys and 50-65 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........35 percent drier valleys, and 20 percent drier
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 12 to 18 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear. Widespread frost overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....25-33.
* Max Humidity........61-80 percent valleys and 60-70 percent
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 4 to 11 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 6 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost early in the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....53-63 valleys and 46-55 mountains.
* Min Humidity........35-45 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...North 3 to 9 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....North 4 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29 to 36. Highs 55 to
65 valleys...48 to 58 mountains. Northwest wind up to 5 mph.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 38. Highs
54 to 64 valleys...47 to 57 mountains. Northwest wind up to
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain
snow. Lows 32 to 39. Highs 52 to 62 valleys...44 to 54 mountains.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and high mountain
snow. Lows 35 to 41. Highs 48 to 58 valleys...41 to 51 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 20 - 26 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ700-701-131330-
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
259 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain or snow in the evening,
then rain or snow likely overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....31-37 valleys and 25-32 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........8 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........81-100 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Excellent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 10 to 18 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....East 12 to 20 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
* Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....East 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....100 percent.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of snow early in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....47-55 valleys and 37-47 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........5 degrees warmer valleys, and 1 degree cooler
mountains.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent valleys and 50-65 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........40 percent drier valleys, and 35 percent drier
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 10 to 18 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 12 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 15 to 25 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. Widespread frost early in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....24-34.
* Max Humidity........65-80 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 12 to 17 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
* Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost early in the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....54-62 valleys and 44-54 mountains.
* Min Humidity........35-45 percent valleys and 45-60 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 3 to 9 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28 to 38. Highs 56 to
64 valleys...47 to 55 mountains. Northwest wind up to 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 27 to 37. Highs 54 to
61 valleys...44 to 54 mountains. Southeast wind up to 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 29 to 39. Highs
53 to 62 valleys...43 to 53 mountains. Southwest wind up to
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 30 to 40. Highs
53 to 62 valleys...42 to 52 mountains.
.SUNDAY...Rain likely. Lows 34 to 44. Highs 51 to 59 valleys...
41 to 50 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 20 - 26 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
IDZ101-131330-
Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101)-
Including the cities of St. Maries, Rathdrum Prairie,
Silver Valley, Bonners Ferry, and Priest Lake
259 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Valley rain in the evening.
Snow through the night. Rain likely overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....30-36 valleys and 24-33 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........9 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........81-100 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Excellent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...East 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around
40 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....East 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....East 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....80 percent.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of mountain snow early
in the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....45-52 valleys and 35-45 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........6 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........45-60 percent valleys and 60-75 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........35 percent drier valleys, and 25 percent drier
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 8 to 18 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....East 15 to 25 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....25-35.
* Max Humidity........71-90 percent valleys and 65-80 percent
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 10 to 17 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph.
* Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. Widespread frost early in the
morning. A chance of high mountain snow late in the morning. A
chance of rain in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....52-59 valleys and 43-53 mountains.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent valleys and 50-65 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 4 to 10 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 4 to 12 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain
snow. Lows 28 to 38. Highs 53 to 61 valleys...44 to 54 mountains.
Northwest wind up to 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 29 to 38. Highs
52 to 59 valleys...43 to 53 mountains. Southwest wind up to
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain snow.
Lows 31 to 40. Highs 51 to 58 valleys...40 to 50 mountains.
Southwest wind up to 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain
snow. Lows 31 to 40. Highs 53 to 61 valleys...44 to 54 mountains.
.SUNDAY...Rain and high mountain snow likely. Lows 35 to 44.
Highs 50 to 57 valleys...41 to 51 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 20 - 26 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
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WAZ705-706-131330-
Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705)-
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706)-
Including the cities of Chelan, Wenatchee, Waterville,
and Grand Coulee
259 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain through the night. Snow
late in the evening, then a chance of snow overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....34-40.
* 24 hr Trend........5 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........81-100 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Excellent.
* 20-foot winds.......Northeast 12 to 20 mph with gusts to around
40 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....90 percent.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. Rain or snow likely early in
the morning, then a chance of rain or snow late in the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....47-57.
* 24 hr Trend........6 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........45 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......Northeast 15 to 24 mph with gusts to around
45 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 15 to 30 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....33-40.
* Max Humidity........55-70 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......North 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....North 20 to 35 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....54-64.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......North 6 to 17 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....North 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 42. Highs 57 to 67.
Northwest wind up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 46. Highs
56 to 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 37 to 45. Highs
54 to 63.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 40 to 46. Highs
51 to 60.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 20 - 26 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ707-708-131330-
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
259 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain until early morning, then
rain or snow likely late in the night.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....36-43.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........90-100 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Excellent.
* 20-foot winds.......East 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
* Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....East 25 to 35 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....80 percent.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of snow early in the
morning. A chance of rain in the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....52-60.
* 24 hr Trend........10 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........45-55 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........35 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......Northeast 10 to 23 mph with gusts to around
45 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 20 to 30 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....31-40.
* Max Humidity........61-80 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Northeast 10 to 21 mph with gusts to around
45 mph.
* Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 15 to 25 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....57-61.
* Min Humidity........35-45 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Northeast 5 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32 to 40. Highs
57 to 64. South wind up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 35 to 43. Highs
58 to 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 35 to 42. Highs
60 to 65.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows 40 to 46.
Highs 57 to 62.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 20 - 26 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
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WAZ709-131330-
Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709)-
Including the city of Pomeroy
259 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers in the evening,
then rain showers likely overnight. A chance of rain showers late
in the night.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....39-44.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Max Humidity........81-100 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent wetter.
* Humidity Recovery...Excellent.
* 20-foot winds.......East 3 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....East 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....30 percent.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers early
in the morning. A chance of rain showers late in the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....54-64.
* 24 hr Trend........10 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........20 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....East 20 to 30 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....33-39.
* Max Humidity........75-90 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Northeast 5 to 13 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....52-62.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Northeast 4 to 7 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 35 to 41.
Highs 54 to 64. Southwest wind up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows near 40. Highs 57 to 66. Southwest
wind 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the lower to
mid 40s. Highs 57 to 67. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs 59 to 69.
.SUNDAY...Rain showers likely. Lows 42 to 47. Highs 56 to 64.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 20 - 26 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$