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 171229
FWFOTX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Eastern Washington and North Idaho
National Weather Service Spokane WA
529 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
.DISCUSSION...
The region will have wide spread showers as a system is currently
moving through the Pacific Northwest. Rain chances will increase
through all districts especially Saturday afternoon into Sunday.
Wetting rains especially possible over northern and southeast WA
and ID districts. Chance thunderstorms Saturday afternoon. Light
high mountain snow possible. Gusty winds Saturday night and
Sunday. Passing shower chances into next week. Cooler than normal
through early next week, especially eastern districts.
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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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WAZ696-698-180115-
East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696)-
East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698)-
Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Lake Wenatchee Area,
and Leavenworth
529 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and high
mountain snow showers in the morning, then rain and high mountain
snow showers in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....55-65 valleys and 44-54 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........50-65 percent valleys and 65-80 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........15 percent wetter valleys, and 10 percent
wetter mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 12 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 5 to 16 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....60 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of valley rain
showers early in the evening. A chance of mountain snow showers
through the night. A chance of valley rain showers in the late
evening and early morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....36-45 valleys and 28-38 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........8 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........65-80 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 8 to 19 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 9 to 24 mph with gusts to around 45
mph.
* Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 15 to 25 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.
.SUNDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of mountain snow
showers in the morning. A chance of mountain snow showers in the
afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....51-61 valleys and 40-50 mountains.
* Min Humidity........35-50 percent valleys and 50-65 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 9 to 20 mph with gusts to around
40 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Breezy. Northwest 10 to 25 mph with gusts to
around 45 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and mountain
snow showers. Lows 34 to 43 valleys...26 to 36 mountains. Highs
55 to 65 valleys...43 to 53 mountains. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and mountain
snow showers. Lows 36 to 42 valleys...29 to 39 mountains. Highs
55 to 65 valleys...44 to 54 mountains. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and mountain
snow showers. Lows 36 to 43 valleys...29 to 39 mountains. Highs
58 to 68 valleys...46 to 56 mountains. West wind up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of high mountain snow
showers. Lows 38 to 45 valleys...30 to 40 mountains. Highs 60 to
70 valleys...47 to 57 mountains.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain snow
showers. Lows 38 to 46 valleys...31 to 41 mountains. Highs 63 to
73 valleys...51 to 61 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 24 - 30 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ697-180115-
East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National
Recreation Area (Zone 697)-
Including the city of Stehekin
529 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and high
mountain snow showers in the morning, then rain and high mountain
snow showers in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....54-64 valleys and 42-52 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........65-80 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent wetter valleys, and unchanged
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 10 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 14 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and
mountain snow showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....36-44 valleys and 27-37 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........6 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........70-80 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent drier valleys, and 10 percent wetter
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 6 to 14 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 8 to 19 mph with gusts to around 35
mph.
* Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....
.SUNDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of valley rain and
mountain snow showers in the morning. A chance of mountain snow
showers early in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....48-58 valleys and 36-46 mountains.
* Min Humidity........55-70 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 6 to 16 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around
40 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 15 to 25 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Valley rain and mountain snow showers
likely. Lows 35 to 43 valleys...26 to 36 mountains. Highs 52 to
62 valleys...40 to 50 mountains. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and mountain
snow showers. Lows 30 to 40. Highs 52 to 62 valleys...40 to
50 mountains. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and mountain
snow showers. Lows 30 to 40. Highs 55 to 65 valleys...44 to
54 mountains. West wind up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of valley
rain and mountain snow showers. Lows 32 to 42. Highs 59 to
69 valleys...47 to 57 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 24 - 30 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ704-180115-
Methow Valley (Zone 704)-
Including the cities of Mazama, Winthrop, and Twisp
529 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in
the morning, then rain showers likely in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....56-65.
* 24 hr Trend........4 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........50-60 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........15 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......Southeast 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....60 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers early
in the evening.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....37-46.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........60-75 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 6 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.SUNDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....56-66.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 6 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
* Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of rain
showers. Lows 33 to 42. Highs 58 to 68. West wind up to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 43. Highs 60 to 68. West
wind up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 46. Highs
63 to 73.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 24 - 30 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ703-180115-
Okanogan Valley (Zone 703)-
Including the cities of Conconully and Omak
529 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in
the morning, then rain showers likely in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....59-68.
* 24 hr Trend........7 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........50-60 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........25 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......South 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....50 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms early in the evening, then a chance of rain showers
in the late evening and overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Min Temperature.....41-47.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........61-80 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 6 to 14 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....30 percent.
.SUNDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....58-67.
* Min Humidity........29-40 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 8 to 19 mph with gusts to around 35
mph.
* Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 38 to 43.
Highs 59 to 68. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of rain
showers. Lows 39 to 45. Highs 61 to 71. West wind up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 42 to 48. Highs
64 to 74.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 24 - 30 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ702-180115-
Colville Reservation (Zone 702)-
Including the cities of Nespelem and Keller
529 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers until
late afternoon, then rain showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms late in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Max Temperature.....58-68 valleys and 51-59 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........6 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........50-65 percent valleys and 65-80 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 8 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....40 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms early in the evening, then a chance of
rain showers in the late evening and overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Min Temperature.....39-46.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........70-80 percent valleys and 80-90 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 4 to 12 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 4 to 15 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....60 percent.
.SUNDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers
through the day.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....55-65 valleys and 48-56 mountains.
* Min Humidity........35-50 percent valleys and 45-60 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 6 to 14 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 6 to 16 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 37 to 42.
Highs 56 to 66 valleys...48 to 57 mountains. Southwest wind up to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of rain
showers. Lows 37 to 44. Highs 59 to 69 valleys...51 to
61 mountains. South wind up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of rain
showers. Lows 40 to 48. Highs 63 to 73 valleys...55 to
65 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 24 - 30 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ699-180115-
Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699)-
Including the cities of Republic and Curlew
529 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in
the morning, then rain showers early in the afternoon. Rain
showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms late in the
afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Max Temperature.....58-68 valleys and 50-59 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree warmer.
* Min Humidity........50-65 percent valleys and 60-75 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged valleys, and 5 percent wetter
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 6 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....40 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of rain and
high mountain snow showers overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Min Temperature.....37-45.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........81-100 percent valleys and 80-90 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 7 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 3 to 13 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....80 percent.
.SUNDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. High mountain snow showers
likely in the morning. Rain showers likely through the day.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....54-63 valleys and 46-56 mountains.
* Min Humidity........45-60 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 11 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 6 to 14 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....40 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain snow
showers. Lows 34 to 41. Highs 55 to 64 valleys...48 to
57 mountains. Southwest wind up to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 36 to
42. Highs 57 to 66 valleys...50 to 59 mountains. Southwest wind
up to 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 35 to 42. Highs 59 to 68 valleys...52 to
61 mountains. South wind up to 5 mph.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of rain
showers. Lows 37 to 45. Highs 62 to 72 valleys...55 to
65 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 24 - 30 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ700-701-180115-
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
529 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers
through the day. A chance of thunderstorms late in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Max Temperature.....61-69 valleys and 51-61 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........8 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........45-55 percent valleys and 55-70 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........15 percent drier valleys, and 20 percent drier
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 6 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 7 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southeast around 5 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms early in the evening, then rain showers likely in
the late evening and overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Min Temperature.....39-46.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Max Humidity........81-100 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Excellent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 8 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 3 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....60 percent.
.SUNDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the
morning, then rain showers in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....53-62 valleys and 43-53 mountains.
* Min Humidity........45-60 percent valleys and 61-80 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 10 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 5 to 13 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....70 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain
showers. Lows 36 to 44. Highs 56 to 66 valleys...47 to
57 mountains. South wind up to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 36 to
42. Highs 61 to 68 valleys...51 to 61 mountains. South wind up to
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 37 to
45. Highs 62 to 69 valleys...52 to 61 mountains.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 38 to 45.
Highs 66 to 73 valleys...56 to 66 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 24 - 30 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
IDZ101-180115-
Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101)-
Including the cities of St. Maries, Rathdrum Prairie,
Silver Valley, Bonners Ferry, and Priest Lake
529 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the
afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....62-68 valleys and 53-63 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........11 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........40-50 percent valleys and 45-60 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........30 percent drier valleys, and 35 percent drier
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...North 3 to 6 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in
the evening. A chance of thunderstorms through the night. Rain
showers and high mountain snow showers overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Min Temperature.....36-46.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees warmer valleys, and 3 degrees cooler
mountains.
* Max Humidity........90-100 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged valleys, and 10 percent wetter
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Excellent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 13 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 6 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....80 percent.
.SUNDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain and high mountain snow
showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....50-56 valleys and 40-50 mountains.
* Min Humidity........60-75 percent valleys and 70-80 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 4 to 14 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 6 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....80 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain
showers. Lows 36 to 46. Highs 55 to 62 valleys...46 to
56 mountains. Southwest wind up to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 35 to
44. Highs 61 to 67 valleys...51 to 61 mountains. South wind up to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain
snow showers. Lows 37 to 45. Highs 60 to 66 valleys...50 to
60 mountains.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 37 to 45.
Highs 66 to 71 valleys...56 to 66 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 24 - 30 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ705-706-180115-
Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705)-
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706)-
Including the cities of Chelan, Wenatchee, Waterville,
and Grand Coulee
529 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....59-69.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree cooler.
* Min Humidity........45-60 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........20 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......North 3 to 14 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....East 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....60 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy. A
chance of rain showers early in the evening.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....41-48.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........55-70 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........15 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......West 9 to 22 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 15 to 25 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.SUNDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....57-67.
* Min Humidity........28-35 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 11 to 24 mph with gusts to around
45 mph.
* Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 15 to 30 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 37 to 43.
Highs 60 to 70. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 47. Highs 61 to 71. West wind
5 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 39 to 46. Highs 62 to 71. West
wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 42 to 49. Highs
65 to 75.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 24 - 30 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ707-180115-
Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707)-
Including the cities of Moses Lake and Ephrata
529 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....66-72.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........15 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 6 to 14 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....40 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy. A
chance of rain showers early in the evening.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....41-46.
* 24 hr Trend........8 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........60-75 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........15 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......West 10 to 21 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.
.SUNDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....63-69.
* Min Humidity........26-35 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 12 to 20 mph with gusts to around
40 mph.
* Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 37 to 42.
Highs 66 to 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. Highs
66 to 73. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Highs 68 to 75.
Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 44 to 49. Highs 69 to 76.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43 to 48. Highs 73 to 79.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 24 - 30 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
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WAZ708-180115-
Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse - Spokane Area (Zone 708)-
Including the cities of Spokane, Pullman, Ritzville, Wilbur,
and Cheney
529 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers early
in the morning. A chance of rain showers in the late morning and
afternoon. A chance of thunderstorms late in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Max Temperature.....64-69.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree warmer.
* Min Humidity........45-55 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......East 4 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms early in the evening, then rain showers likely late
in the evening. A chance of rain showers overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Min Temperature.....40-45.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........75-90 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......West 6 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....50 percent.
.SUNDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers
through the day.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....56-64.
* Min Humidity........35-50 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......West 12 to 20 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
* Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 15 to 25 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows near 40.
Highs 60 to 67. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of rain
showers. Lows 39 to 47. Highs 61 to 71. Southwest wind 5 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 41 to 47. Highs
65 to 75.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 24 - 30 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ709-180115-
Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709)-
Including the city of Pomeroy
529 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers until
late afternoon. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Rain
showers likely late in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Max Temperature.....61-71.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree warmer.
* Min Humidity........45-60 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........15 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......West 4 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....30 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and a chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of rain showers
overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Min Temperature.....41-47.
* 24 hr Trend........5 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........75-90 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent wetter.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Breezy. Southwest 11 to 26 mph with gusts to
around 50 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 15 to 30 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....80 percent.
.SUNDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers
through the day.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....54-64.
* Min Humidity........35-50 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Breezy. West 16 to 27 mph with gusts to
around 50 mph.
* Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 20 to 35 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows near 40.
Highs 60 to 70. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of rain
showers. Lows 41 to 48. Highs 62 to 72. Southwest wind 9 to
20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 40s. Highs
63 to 73.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. Highs 67 to
77.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 24 - 30 2025
Near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$