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 151157
FWFOTX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Eastern Washington and North Idaho
National Weather Service Spokane WA
457 AM PDT Thu May 15 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Rain showers linger over ID today, with slight chances near the
ID/WA border and Cascade crest. A better chance of showers comes
tonight and Friday, though the overall chance of wetting rain is
low. A wetter system arrives this weekend. Shower chances
continue into next week. A few afternoon t-storms are possible.
Some high mountain snow is possible. Winds will be occasionally
breezy, especially near the Cascades and western basin districts.
Temperatures will be cooler than normal through Tuesday, then warm
closer to normal.
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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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WAZ696-698-160130-
East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696)-
East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698)-
Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Lake Wenatchee Area,
and Leavenworth
457 AM PDT Thu May 15 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers and
high mountain snow showers in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....57-67 valleys and 46-56 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........6 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........35-50 percent valleys and 45-60 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged valleys, and 25 percent drier
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 4 to 12 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 5 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers and
high mountain snow showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....39-49 valleys and 33-43 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Max Humidity........70-80 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged valleys, and 10 percent drier
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 13 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 4 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers and
high mountain snow showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....57-67 valleys and 45-55 mountains.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent valleys and 55-70 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 9 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 4 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Rain showers, high mountain snow showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 41 to 50 valleys...33 to
43 mountains. Highs 54 to 64 valleys...44 to 54 mountains. West
wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of rain and
high mountain snow showers. Lows 38 to 48 valleys...31 to
41 mountains. Highs 55 to 65 valleys...45 to 55 mountains.
Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain snow
showers. Lows 38 to 44 valleys...29 to 39 mountains. Highs 57 to
67 valleys...47 to 57 mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of mountain snow showers.
Lows 37 to 43 valleys...29 to 39 mountains. Highs 59 to
67 valleys...48 to 58 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 22 - 28 2025
Above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ697-160130-
East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National
Recreation Area (Zone 697)-
Including the city of Stehekin
457 AM PDT Thu May 15 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain and high
mountain snow showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....54-64 valleys and 42-52 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees cooler valleys, and 5 degrees warmer
mountains.
* Min Humidity........55-70 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........25 percent wetter valleys, and 10 percent
drier mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 4 to 9 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 5 to 13 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and high
mountain snow showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....39-48 valleys and 30-40 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........65-80 percent valleys and 71-90 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged valleys, and 10 percent wetter
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 9 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 6 to 13 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers and
high mountain snow showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....54-64 valleys and 41-51 mountains.
* Min Humidity........60-75 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 7 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 6 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West around 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Rain showers, high mountain snow showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 41 to 49 valleys...32 to
42 mountains. Highs 53 to 63 valleys...41 to 51 mountains. West
wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain snow
showers. Lows 41 to 49 valleys...32 to 42 mountains. Highs 47 to
57 valleys...38 to 48 mountains. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain snow
showers. Lows 36 to 42 valleys...29 to 35 mountains. Highs 51 to
60 valleys...41 to 51 mountains. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and mountain
snow showers. Lows 38 to 44 valleys...28 to 37 mountains. Highs
52 to 61 valleys...41 to 51 mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and mountain
snow showers. Lows 35 to 41 valleys...28 to 35 mountains. Highs
55 to 64 valleys...44 to 54 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 22 - 28 2025
Above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ704-160130-
Methow Valley (Zone 704)-
Including the cities of Mazama, Winthrop, and Twisp
457 AM PDT Thu May 15 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the
afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....61-69.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........29-35 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers
through the night.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....40-50.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........61-80 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........15 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....59-68.
* Min Humidity........40-45 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......West 3 to 7 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 56 to 65. West wind up to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 39 to 48.
Highs 58 to 68. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 36 to 45.
Highs 60 to 70. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37 to 46. Highs 61 to 71.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 45. Highs 61 to 71.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 22 - 28 2025
Above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ703-160130-
Okanogan Valley (Zone 703)-
Including the cities of Conconully and Omak
457 AM PDT Thu May 15 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers late
in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....63-71.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Min Humidity........26-35 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 5 to 13 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....46-52.
* 24 hr Trend........5 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........61-80 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 3 to 13 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in
the morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Max Temperature.....59-69.
* Min Humidity........35-50 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Rain showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows 45 to 51. Highs 58 to 67. Southwest wind up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 43 to 48.
Highs 60 to 69. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 39 to 45.
Highs 63 to 71. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39 to 47. Highs 64 to 72.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 39 to 45. Highs 63 to 72.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 22 - 28 2025
Above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ702-160130-
Colville Reservation (Zone 702)-
Including the cities of Nespelem and Keller
457 AM PDT Thu May 15 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....61-71 valleys and 54-63 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Min Humidity........25-40 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 4 to 11 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 5 to 13 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
* Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in
the late evening and overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....43-50.
* 24 hr Trend........5 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........65-80 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 10 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* 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.....56-66 valleys and 48-56 mountains.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent valleys and 55-70 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 8 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 9 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Rain showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows 42 to 49. Highs 57 to 67 valleys...50 to 58 mountains. South
wind up to 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 41 to 48.
Highs 57 to 66 valleys...51 to 57 mountains. Northwest wind 5 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38 to 44. Highs 60 to 68 valleys...53 to 59 mountains. West
wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. A chance of rain showers. Lows 39 to 45.
Highs 61 to 70 valleys...55 to 61 mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 38 to 43. Highs 61 to
69 valleys...54 to 60 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 22 - 28 2025
Above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ699-160130-
Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699)-
Including the cities of Republic and Curlew
457 AM PDT Thu May 15 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers
late in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....61-71 valleys and 55-63 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........27-35 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 8 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 3 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....41-48.
* 24 hr Trend........5 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........70-80 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest up to 8 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 9 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the
morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. A
chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Max Temperature.....53-62 valleys and 46-56 mountains.
* Min Humidity........45-60 percent valleys and 55-70 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest up to 7 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....30 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Rain showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows 40 to 47. Highs 57 to 67 valleys...49 to 58 mountains. South
wind up to 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 39 to 45.
Highs 56 to 62 valleys...49 to 56 mountains. Northwest wind 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36 to 43. Highs 59 to 66 valleys...52 to 60 mountains. West
wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37 to 43. Highs 61 to 67 valleys...54 to 60 mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 36 to 43. Highs 61 to 68 valleys...54 to
61 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 22 - 28 2025
Above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ700-701-160130-
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
457 AM PDT Thu May 15 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy fog early in the
morning. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....61-68 valleys and 51-61 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree warmer.
* Min Humidity........29-40 percent valleys and 40-55 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........20 percent drier valleys, and 25 percent drier
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 8 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....40-48.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........75-90 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........20 percent drier valleys, and 10 percent drier
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 7 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the
morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. A
chance of thunderstorms in the late morning and afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Max Temperature.....52-61 valleys and 43-52 mountains.
* Min Humidity........50-65 percent valleys and 65-80 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 7 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....40 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Patchy fog. Rain showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 39 to 47. Highs 60 to 67 valleys...51 to
60 mountains. Southeast wind up to 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to 47.
Highs 55 to 61 valleys...48 to 55 mountains. Northwest wind up to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38 to 43. Highs 57 to 64 valleys...48 to 56 mountains.
Southwest wind up to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38 to 43. Highs 61 to 67 valleys...51 to 60 mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows near
40. Highs 62 to 67 valleys...53 to 61 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 22 - 28 2025
Above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation.
$$
IDZ101-160130-
Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101)-
Including the cities of St. Maries, Rathdrum Prairie,
Silver Valley, Bonners Ferry, and Priest Lake
457 AM PDT Thu May 15 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain and high
mountain snow showers in the morning, then a chance of rain
showers in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....56-63 valleys and 46-56 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree warmer.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent valleys and 55-70 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........20 percent drier valleys, and 25 percent drier
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 10 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 5 to 13 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....37-46.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Max Humidity........80-90 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged valleys, and 10 percent drier
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 6 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely. A chance of
high mountain snow showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....50-59 valleys and 42-52 mountains.
* Min Humidity........55-70 percent valleys and 65-80 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 7 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....40 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 37 to
45. Highs 61 to 66 valleys...51 to 61 mountains. South wind up to
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cooler. Rain showers likely. Lows 40 to 48. Highs 51 to
57 valleys...42 to 52 mountains. West wind up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 37 to 43.
Highs 53 to 59 valleys...43 to 53 mountains. Southwest wind 5 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36 to 43. Highs near 60 valleys...48 to 58 mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 36 to
42. Highs in the lower to mid 60s valleys...51 to 61 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 22 - 28 2025
Above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ705-706-160130-
Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705)-
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706)-
Including the cities of Chelan, Wenatchee, Waterville,
and Grand Coulee
457 AM PDT Thu May 15 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers late
in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....63-72.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree cooler.
* Min Humidity........25-35 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* 20-foot winds.......West 6 to 14 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers
through the night.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....44-51.
* 24 hr Trend........4 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........55-70 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent wetter.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......West 5 to 16 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....61-71.
* Min Humidity........30-45 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......West 5 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 52. Highs 58 to 68. Northwest wind 5 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 43 to 50.
Highs 60 to 68. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. Highs 63 to
71. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the 40s. Highs 64 to 71.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. Highs
65 to 72.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 22 - 28 2025
Above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ707-160130-
Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707)-
Including the cities of Moses Lake and Ephrata
457 AM PDT Thu May 15 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....66-74.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree cooler.
* Min Humidity........25-35 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 6 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....45-49.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........65-80 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......West 5 to 14 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....66-73.
* Min Humidity........30-45 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 46 to 52. Highs 66 to 71. Northwest wind 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 44 to 49.
Highs 64 to 69. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. Highs 68 to
73. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid to upper 40s. Highs near
70.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. Highs
69 to 74.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 22 - 28 2025
Above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation.
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WAZ708-160130-
Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse - Spokane Area (Zone 708)-
Including the cities of Spokane, Pullman, Ritzville, Wilbur,
and Cheney
457 AM PDT Thu May 15 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....61-68.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Min Humidity........30-45 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 6 to 14 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in
the late evening and overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....43-48.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........75-90 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent wetter.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 5 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the
morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....56-66.
* Min Humidity........45-60 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 5 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Rain showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows 42 to 47. Highs 62 to 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows in the
40s. Highs 57 to 65. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to 45.
Highs 60 to 68. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. A chance of rain showers. Lows 42 to 47.
Highs 63 to 70.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. Highs
64 to 71.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 22 - 28 2025
Above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ709-160130-
Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709)-
Including the city of Pomeroy
457 AM PDT Thu May 15 2025
.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....60-70.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Min Humidity........30-45 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......West 7 to 18 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 15 to 25 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in
the late evening and overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....43-49.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree warmer.
* Max Humidity........75-90 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely early in
the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the late morning
and afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....58-68.
* Min Humidity........45-60 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 4 to 14 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Rain showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid to upper 40s. Highs 60 to 70. Southwest wind 5 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows 43 to
50. Highs 55 to 64. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows in the
lower to mid 40s. Highs 61 to 71. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. A chance of rain showers. Lows in the
40s. Highs 63 to 72.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. Highs
64 to 74.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for May 22 - 28 2025
Above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation.
$$