Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Spokane, WA
Issued by NWS Spokane, WA
482
FNUS56 KOTX 091253
FWFOTX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Eastern Washington and North Idaho
National Weather Service Spokane WA
553 AM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Central WA:
- Gusty north winds down the Okanogan Valley Thursday morning
through afternoon.
- Light precipitation beginning tomorrow morning.
Eastern WA:
- Dry through Thursday.
North ID:
- Light winds and dry conditions through tomorrow.
- Light precipitation beginning tomorrow afternoon.
A wave of moisture will bring increasing chances of showers along
the Cascades and Northern Idaho Panhandle through Thursday. The
rest of the region will remain dry. Chances for showers then
increase to region wide by the weekend. Temperatures cool below
normal over the weekend with chances for light snow in the
mountains. Potential for gusty winds on Saturday.
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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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WAZ696-698-100115-
East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696)-
East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698)-
Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Lake Wenatchee Area,
and Leavenworth
553 AM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. A chance of rain in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....65-73 valleys and 57-67 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........5 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........29-40 percent valleys and 35-50 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...East 3 to 7 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southeast 4 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....East 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy. A
chance of rain early in the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....50-55 valleys and 44-54 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........50-65 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent drier valleys, and 25 percent drier
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...North 3 to 7 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....East 3 to 7 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain through the
day.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....61-68 valleys and 51-61 mountains.
* Min Humidity........50-65 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 10 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....30 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Cooler. Rain and high mountain snow. Lows 33 to 43.
Highs 47 to 57 valleys...39 to 49 mountains. West wind 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Valley rain and mountain snow likely. Lows 35 to
40 valleys...26 to 36 mountains. Highs 43 to 50 valleys...33 to
43 mountains. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of valley rain and
mountain snow. Lows 33 to 38 valleys...25 to 35 mountains. Highs
40 to 47 valleys...32 to 42 mountains. Northeast wind up to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of
mountain snow. Lows 26 to 36. Highs 48 to 55 valleys...41 to
51 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 16 - 22 2025
Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ697-100115-
East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National
Recreation Area (Zone 697)-
Including the city of Stehekin
553 AM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. A chance of rain until late
afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....64-70 valleys and 57-67 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees warmer valleys, and 13 degrees
warmer mountains.
* Min Humidity........35-50 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...East 3 to 7 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....East 5 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....East 15 to 25 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy. A
chance of rain early in the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....44-53.
* 24 hr Trend........5 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........55-70 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...East 3 to 6 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....East 4 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the
morning, then rain in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....59-67 valleys and 52-62 mountains.
* Min Humidity........50-65 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 7 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 13 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....50 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Colder. Rain and high mountain snow. Lows 32 to 42.
Highs 37 to 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Valley rain and mountain snow. Lows 28 to 38. Highs
40 to 48 valleys...34 to 44 mountains. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and
mountain snow. Lows 27 to 37. Highs 42 to 50 valleys...33 to
43 mountains. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and mountain
snow. Lows 25 to 35. Highs 41 to 51.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. A chance of rain and high mountain
snow. Lows 27 to 36. Highs 43 to 53.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 16 - 22 2025
Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ704-100115-
Methow Valley (Zone 704)-
Including the cities of Mazama, Winthrop, and Twisp
553 AM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. A chance of rain early in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....69-78.
* 24 hr Trend........4 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........25-30 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......East 3 to 7 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....East 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear then becoming mostly cloudy. A
chance of rain early in the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....50-56.
* 24 hr Trend........4 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........50-65 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......North 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....64-74.
* Min Humidity........35-40 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......East 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Lows 38 to 45.
Highs 53 to 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain likely. Lows 33 to 42. Highs 46 to 56. West wind
up to 5 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain or snow likely. Lows 33 to
40. Highs 42 to 52. Northeast wind up to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Widespread frost.
Widespread frost. Lows 31 to 41. Highs 51 to 61.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 16 - 22 2025
Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ703-100115-
Okanogan Valley (Zone 703)-
Including the cities of Conconully and Omak
553 AM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....71-80.
* 24 hr Trend........6 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........25-35 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........1 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......Northeast 5 to 14 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy. A
chance of rain early in the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....51-55.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........50-65 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......North 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....North 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....67-74.
* Min Humidity........35-45 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......East 3 to 13 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the
lower to mid 40s. Highs 54 to 64. Southwest wind up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy with rain likely.
Lows 36 to 42. Highs 46 to 56. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 33 to 40. Highs
52 to 62.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 16 - 22 2025
Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ702-100115-
Colville Reservation (Zone 702)-
Including the cities of Nespelem and Keller
553 AM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....73-83 valleys and 67-77 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........7 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........22-30 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........7 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...East 4 to 9 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....East 5 to 11 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....East 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain early in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....50-56.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Max Humidity........45-55 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 3 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....66-76 valleys and 60-70 mountains.
* Min Humidity........30-45 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southeast 3 to 12 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southeast 4 to 11 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 39 to
45. Highs 54 to 64 valleys...47 to 56 mountains. Southwest wind
up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Valley rain and mountain snow likely.
Lows 34 to 42. Highs 48 to 58 valleys...41 to 50 mountains. West
wind 5 to 10 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and
mountain snow. Lows 35 to 42 valleys...31 to 36 mountains. Highs
46 to 56 valleys...38 to 47 mountains. Northeast wind 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 31 to 40. Highs
53 to 63 valleys...46 to 56 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 16 - 22 2025
Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ699-100115-
Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699)-
Including the cities of Republic and Curlew
553 AM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....73-83 valleys and 65-75 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........12 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........23-30 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........7 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...East 3 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....East 4 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....East 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain early in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....45-54.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........55-70 percent valleys and 45-60 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged valleys, and 10 percent drier
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 3 to 6 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....East 3 to 7 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain through the
day.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....68-78 valleys and 60-69 mountains.
* Min Humidity........30-45 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...East 3 to 11 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....East 3 to 10 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Cooler. Rain likely. Lows 38 to 43. Highs 54 to
64 valleys...46 to 55 mountains. Southwest wind up to 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Valley rain and mountain snow likely. Lows 31 to 39.
Highs 46 to 56 valleys...39 to 49 mountains. Northwest wind up to
5 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy. Valley rain and mountain snow
likely. Lows 30 to 37. Highs 45 to 55 valleys...37 to
46 mountains. Northeast wind up to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 27 to 36. Highs
52 to 62 valleys...45 to 55 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 16 - 22 2025
Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ700-701-100115-
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
553 AM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....75-82 valleys and 65-75 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........5 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........23-30 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........1 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...East 3 to 10 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....East 5 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....East 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....45-55.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree warmer.
* Max Humidity........55-70 percent valleys and 45-60 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent wetter.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 3 to 9 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....East 4 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain through the
day.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....69-76 valleys and 60-70 mountains.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southeast 3 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southeast 4 to 9 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Cooler. Rain likely. Lows 38 to 45. Highs 54 to
62 valleys...44 to 54 mountains. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Valley rain and mountain snow. Lows 33 to 42. Highs
47 to 56 valleys...37 to 47 mountains. South wind up to 10 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and
mountain snow. Lows 29 to 39. Highs 46 to 54 valleys...35 to
45 mountains. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Lows 26 to 36. Highs
52 to 60 valleys...43 to 53 mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain
snow. Lows 30 to 39. Highs 52 to 60 valleys...44 to 53 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 16 - 22 2025
Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
$$
IDZ101-100115-
Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101)-
Including the cities of St. Maries, Rathdrum Prairie,
Silver Valley, Bonners Ferry, and Priest Lake
553 AM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....73-82 valleys and 65-75 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........5 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........25-35 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 3 to 10 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....East 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....East 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain early in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....45-55.
* 24 hr Trend........7 degrees warmer valleys, and 2 degrees warmer
mountains.
* Max Humidity........61-80 percent valleys and 45-60 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent wetter valleys, and 10 percent
wetter mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 3 to 9 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....East 3 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....East 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. A chance of rain through the
day.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....71-77 valleys and 63-73 mountains.
* Min Humidity........30-45 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southeast 3 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southeast 4 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Cooler, rain. Lows 38 to 46. Highs 51 to 59 valleys...
42 to 52 mountains. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain and high mountain snow. Lows 32 to 42. Highs 44 to
51 valleys...34 to 44 mountains. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of valley rain and
mountain snow. Lows 29 to 38. Highs 44 to 53 valleys...36 to
46 mountains. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and mountain
snow. Lows 26 to 35. Highs 49 to 56 valleys...40 to 50 mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain
snow. Lows 30 to 39. Highs 49 to 56 valleys...40 to 50 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 16 - 22 2025
Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ705-706-100115-
Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705)-
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706)-
Including the cities of Chelan, Wenatchee, Waterville,
and Grand Coulee
553 AM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. A chance of rain in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....70-80.
* 24 hr Trend........8 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........25-35 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........2 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......East 3 to 12 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....East 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy. A
chance of rain early in the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....50-56.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........50-65 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent wetter.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......North 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....North 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain through the
day. Haze late in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....66-74.
* Min Humidity........35-45 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......South 3 to 14 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 40 to
47. Highs 56 to 64. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Lows 37 to 44. Highs 49 to
59. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows 36 to 42.
Highs 44 to 54. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 42. Highs
52 to 62.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 16 - 22 2025
Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ707-708-100115-
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
553 AM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....74-81.
* 24 hr Trend........4 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........23-30 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........2 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......Southeast 3 to 11 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain early in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....48-55.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Max Humidity........55-70 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent wetter.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......Northeast 3 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain in the
morning. A chance of rain in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....71-76.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......South 3 to 14 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 15 to 25 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 40 to
48. Highs 57 to 65. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
rain. Lows 36 to 44. Highs 52 to 61. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 33 to 42. Highs 56 to 61.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows 34 to 42.
Highs 55 to 61.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 16 - 22 2025
Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ709-100115-
Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709)-
Including the city of Pomeroy
553 AM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....72-82.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........25-35 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........7 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......West 3 to 14 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers early
in the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....47-57.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Max Humidity........50-65 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent wetter.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......Southeast 3 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....East 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. A chance of rain showers
through the day.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....70-80.
* Min Humidity........29-40 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 3 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Cooler, breezy. Rain showers likely.
Lows 40 to 50. Highs 52 to 62. Southwest wind 10 to 25 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows
near 40. Highs 54 to 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows near 40.
Highs 53 to 63.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 36 to
42. Highs 51 to 61.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 16 - 22 2025
Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
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