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 032130
FWFOTX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Eastern Washington and North Idaho
National Weather Service Spokane WA
230 PM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Central WA:
- Dry and breezy this evening.
- A chance of showers and a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms
zones 698, 697, and northern 696 on Independence Day.
Eastern WA:
- Dry and breezy this evening.
- A chance of showers on Independence Day, and a 20 percent chance
of thunderstorms on the Palouse.
North ID:
- Dry and breezy Thursday.
- A chance of showers on Independence Day, and a 20 percent chance
of thunderstorms.
On Independence Day, there will be a chance of showers and a
20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the Cascades, North
Cascades, and over north Idaho. Temperatures will be near
seasonal normals through Saturday with a warming and drying trend
beginning Sunday. Hot and dry conditions return by Tuesday.
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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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WAZ696-698-041330-
East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696)-
East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698)-
Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Lake Wenatchee Area,
and Leavenworth
230 PM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....50-60 valleys and 43-53 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........4 degrees cooler valleys, and 3 degrees warmer
mountains.
* Max Humidity........50-65 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged valleys, and 25 percent drier
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 11 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 3 to 14 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers
early in the afternoon. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
late in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Max Temperature.....76-86 valleys and 65-75 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........24-35 percent valleys and 30-45 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........4 percent drier valleys, and 19 percent wetter
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 13 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 5 to 13 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
* Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms
early in the evening. A chance of rain showers in the evening.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Min Temperature.....51-61 valleys and 45-55 mountains.
* Max Humidity........60-75 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 7 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 7 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....77-87 valleys and 64-74 mountains.
* Min Humidity........25-40 percent valleys and 35-50 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 3 to 10 mph with gusts to around
20 mph.
* Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 51 to 61 valleys...44 to
54 mountains. Highs 81 to 91 valleys...68 to 78 mountains. West
wind up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 54 to 64 valleys...48 to
58 mountains. Highs 87 to 97 valleys...73 to 83 mountains. West
wind up to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 59 to 69 valleys...52 to
62 mountains. Highs 90 to 100 valleys...78 to 88 mountains. West
wind up to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 59 to
69 valleys...52 to 62 mountains. Highs 86 to 96 valleys...74 to
84 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 11 - 17 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ697-041330-
East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National
Recreation Area (Zone 697)-
Including the city of Stehekin
230 PM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....49-59 valleys and 41-51 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........8 degrees warmer valleys, and 1 degree warmer
mountains.
* Max Humidity........45-60 percent valleys and 55-70 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent drier valleys, and 10 percent drier
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 10 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 3 to 13 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms late in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Max Temperature.....75-85 valleys and 63-73 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........6 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........30-45 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 11 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 3 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms
early in the evening. A chance of rain showers in the evening.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Min Temperature.....50-60 valleys and 41-51 mountains.
* Max Humidity........55-70 percent valleys and 61-80 percent
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 4 to 11 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 4 to 12 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....74-84 valleys and 62-72 mountains.
* Min Humidity........35-50 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 5 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 51 to 61 valleys...42 to
52 mountains. Highs 78 to 88 valleys...66 to 76 mountains. West
wind 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 56 to 66 valleys...
48 to 58 mountains. Highs 86 to 96 valleys...74 to 84 mountains.
West wind up to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 59 to
69 valleys...50 to 60 mountains. Highs 83 to 93 valleys...71 to
81 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 11 - 17 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ704-041330-
Methow Valley (Zone 704)-
Including the cities of Mazama, Winthrop, and Twisp
230 PM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....52-62.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree cooler.
* Max Humidity........45-60 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 3 to 9 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers
late in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...10 percent.
* Max Temperature.....80-89.
* 24 hr Trend........4 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........19-24 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......South 3 to 13 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in
the evening.
* Chance of Lightning...10 percent.
* Min Temperature.....54-64.
* Max Humidity........50-65 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 6 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
* Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....80-89.
* Min Humidity........22-28 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 52 to 62. Highs 83 to 92. West wind
up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 56 to 65. Highs 88 to 97. Southwest
wind up to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 68. Highs 94 to 103. West
wind up to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 70. Highs
90 to 100.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 11 - 17 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ703-041330-
Okanogan Valley (Zone 703)-
Including the cities of Conconully and Omak
230 PM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....56-61.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Max Humidity........40-50 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 4 to 13 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers
late in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...10 percent.
* Max Temperature.....81-91.
* 24 hr Trend........5 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........17-23 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........2 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......North 5 to 12 mph with gusts to around 20
mph in the morning then southwest 4 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
* Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in
the evening.
* Chance of Lightning...10 percent.
* Min Temperature.....59-65.
* Max Humidity........45-60 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 6 to 17 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in
the evening.
* Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....81-90.
* Min Humidity........20-28 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......South 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 57 to 62. Highs 84 to 93. Northwest
wind 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 59 to 65. Highs 89 to 98. Northwest
wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 63 to 68. Highs 95 to 104. West
wind up to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 63 to 70. Highs 93 to 102.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 63 to 70. Highs 90 to 99.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 11 - 17 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ702-041330-
Colville Reservation (Zone 702)-
Including the cities of Nespelem and Keller
230 PM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....53-60.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........40-50 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent drier valleys, and unchanged
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 9 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 4 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers late
in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....78-88 valleys and 72-82 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........18-27 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent wetter valleys, and 10 percent
wetter mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 8 mph in the morning
then southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 4 to 9 mph in the morning
then southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers
through the night.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....55-64.
* Max Humidity........50-60 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph
in the evening.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 6 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph
in the evening.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....78-88 valleys and 70-79 mountains.
* Min Humidity........24-35 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 7 mph.
* Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 61. Highs 82 to 92 valleys...
74 to 83 mountains. Southwest wind up to 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 57 to 63. Highs 87 to 97 valleys...
80 to 89 mountains. West wind up to 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 60s. Highs
93 to 103 valleys...85 to 95 mountains. South wind up to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 61 to 68. Highs
91 to 101 valleys...82 to 92 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 11 - 17 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ699-041330-
Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699)-
Including the cities of Republic and Curlew
230 PM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....49-58.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Max Humidity........45-60 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...North 3 to 8 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in
the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...10 percent.
* Max Temperature.....79-89 valleys and 72-81 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........4 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........18-27 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........3 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...North 3 to 11 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 3 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....5 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers
through the night.
* Chance of Lightning...10 percent.
* Min Temperature.....54-61.
* Max Humidity........50-60 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 13 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 5 to 13 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....77-87 valleys and 69-79 mountains.
* Min Humidity........25-35 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 7 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 52 to 59. Highs 82 to 92 valleys...
74 to 83 mountains. West wind up to 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53 to 61. Highs 87 to 97 valleys...
79 to 88 mountains. West wind up to 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 57 to 65. Highs 93 to 103 valleys...
85 to 94 mountains. South wind up to 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 58 to 66. Highs 92 to
102 valleys...84 to 93 mountains.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 58 to 65. Highs 88 to 98 valleys...
80 to 89 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 11 - 17 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ700-701-041330-
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
230 PM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....50-58.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........45-60 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent drier valleys, and 15 percent drier
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 7 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 3 to 9 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers late
in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...10 percent.
* Max Temperature.....79-87 valleys and 71-81 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree cooler.
* Min Humidity........20-28 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........6 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...North 3 to 8 mph in the morning then south
5 to 11 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....North 3 to 8 mph in the morning then south
5 to 12 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
* Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....5 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers
through the night.
* Chance of Lightning...10 percent.
* Min Temperature.....53-60.
* Max Humidity........61-80 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 12 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 13 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....77-85 valleys and 67-77 mountains.
* Min Humidity........25-35 percent valleys and 35-50 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 7 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 4 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 59. Highs 83 to 91 valleys...
73 to 83 mountains. South wind up to 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 51 to 61. Highs 89 to 97 valleys...
79 to 89 mountains. South wind up to 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 55 to 65. Highs 94 to 102 valleys...84 to
94 mountains. South wind up to 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 57 to 66. Highs 93 to
101 valleys...83 to 93 mountains.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 57 to 66. Highs 89 to 97 valleys...
80 to 90 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 11 - 17 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
IDZ101-041330-
Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101)-
Including the cities of St. Maries, Rathdrum Prairie,
Silver Valley, Bonners Ferry, and Priest Lake
230 PM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....51-59.
* 24 hr Trend........5 degrees cooler valleys, and unchanged
mountains.
* Max Humidity........45-60 percent valleys and 40-50 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent drier valleys, and 20 percent drier
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 3 to 12 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the
late morning and afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....76-85 valleys and 67-77 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........6 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........25-40 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........4 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 12 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 4 to 12 mph.
* Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms
until early morning. A chance of rain showers through the night.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Min Temperature.....50-57.
* Max Humidity........75-90 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 10 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers
through the day. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Max Temperature.....74-80 valleys and 63-73 mountains.
* Min Humidity........30-45 percent valleys and 40-55 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 6 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 58. Highs 81 to 87 valleys...
71 to 81 mountains. South wind up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 52 to 61. Highs 87 to 94 valleys...
78 to 88 mountains. Southwest wind up to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 57 to 65. Highs 93 to 100 valleys...
84 to 94 mountains. South wind up to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 58 to 68. Highs
88 to 98 valleys...80 to 90 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 11 - 17 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ705-706-041330-
Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705)-
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706)-
Including the cities of Chelan, Wenatchee, Waterville,
and Grand Coulee
230 PM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....54-62.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree cooler.
* Max Humidity........40-50 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 3 to 14 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers late
in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...10 percent.
* Max Temperature.....79-89.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree cooler.
* Min Humidity........18-25 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 6 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
* Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....5 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in
the evening.
* Chance of Lightning...10 percent.
* Min Temperature.....56-65.
* Max Humidity........45-60 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......West 6 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....82-92.
* Min Humidity........20-27 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 4 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 63. Highs 85 to 95. West wind
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 58 to 66. Highs 90 to 100. West wind
up to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 62 to 70. Highs 95 to 105. West
wind 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 63 to 71. Highs
91 to 101.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 11 - 17 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
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WAZ707-708-041330-
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
230 PM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....53-61.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree cooler.
* Max Humidity........40-55 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........30 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......West 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers in
the late morning and afternoon. A chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon on the palouse.
* Chance of Lightning...5 percent except 20 percent on the
palouse.
* Max Temperature.....78-86.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........25-35 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........8 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 6 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
* Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers
through the night. A chance of evening thunderstorms on the
palouse.
* Chance of Lightning...5 percent except 20 percent on the
palouse.
* Min Temperature.....56-62.
* Max Humidity........55-70 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......South 5 to 16 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....82-90.
* Min Humidity........21-29 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 5 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53 to 61. Highs 87 to 94. Southwest
wind up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 64. Highs 93 to 100. South
wind up to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 68. Highs 98 to 105. South
wind up to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 61 to 70. Highs
93 to 103.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 11 - 17 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
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WAZ709-041330-
Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709)-
Including the city of Pomeroy
230 PM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....57-62.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Max Humidity........35-45 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 3 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers
through the day. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Max Temperature.....73-83.
* 24 hr Trend........8 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........15 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 6 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. A chance of rain showers through the night.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Min Temperature.....56-61.
* Max Humidity........55-70 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......South 3 to 12 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....80-90.
* Min Humidity........19-29 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 4 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Highs 86 to 96. Southwest wind
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows near 60. Highs 92 to 102. West wind up to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 63 to 68. Highs 97 to 107.
Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Highs
93 to 103.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 11 - 17 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
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