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FNUS56 KOTX 032125
FWFOTX
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE WA
225 PM PDT FRI JUL 3 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR
FIRE ZONES 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, AND 707...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR
FIRE ZONES 709...
DISCUSSION
CENTRAL WA:
- BREEZY THROUGH THE CASCADE GAPS THIS EVENING.
- ELEVATED TO CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS INDEPENDENCE DAY.
EASTERN WA:
- TRENDING WARMER AND DRIER.
- ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS INDEPENDENCE DAY. CRITICAL
CONDITIONS LIKELY IN OKANOGAN VALLEY.
- ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS MAY PERSIST THROUGH SATURDAY
NIGHT IN THE OKANOGAN VALLEY WITH BREEZY NORTHERLY WINDS AND
POOR OVERNIGHT RH RECOVERY.
NORTH ID:
- TRENDING WARMER AND DRIER.
DRY WEATHER IS EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK WITH WARMING
TEMPERATURES. ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ON
INDEPENDENCE DAY (SATURDAY) DUE TO DRY AND BREEZY WINDS. THE WINDS
WILL BE STRONGER IN CENTRAL WASHINGTON WITH CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER
CONDITIONS AROUND WENATCHEE, CHELAN, THE WATERVILLE PLATEAU, AND
WESTERN COLUMBIA BASIN, WITH CRITICAL CONDITIONS ALSO EXPECTED IN
OKANOGAN VALLEY.
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FORECASTS FOR 20 FOOT WIND SPEEDS (VALLEYS AND RIDGE TOPS) ARE
10 MINUTE AVERAGES REFLECTING RAWS WIND.
***VENTILATION INDEX IS DERIVED FROM TRANSPORT WIND
MULTIPLIED BY THE MIXING HEIGHT DIVIDED BY 100.
CATEGORIES: LOW (< 200), MODERATE (200-500),
HIGH (500-800), AND VERY HIGH (> 800).
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WAZ696-698-041400-
EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL CASCADES (ZONE 696)-
EAST WASHINGTON NORTH CASCADES (ZONE 698)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF STEVENS PASS, LAKE WENATCHEE AREA,
AND LEAVENWORTH
225 PM PDT FRI JUL 3 2026
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-60 VALLEYS AND 44-54 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........25 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 20 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (753) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW
(73) OVERNIGHT.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-84 VALLEYS AND 62-72 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-30 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 29-45 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........6 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 15 PERCENT WETTER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 6 TO 17 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
MORNING INCREASING TO 35 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 6 TO 17 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
MORNING INCREASING TO 35 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (650) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1195) IN THE AFTERNOON.
SATURDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-57 VALLEYS AND 40-50 MOUNTAINS.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 60-75 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
35 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 6 TO 17 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH IN
THE EVENING.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (831) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (96) OVERNIGHT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-88 VALLEYS AND 66-76 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-30 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 13 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 13 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN
THE MORNING.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (397) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
HIGH (761) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 56 TO 66 VALLEYS
49 TO 59 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 83 TO 93 VALLEYS...72 TO 82 MOUNTAINS.
WEST WIND 4 TO 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY...COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 54 TO 63 VALLEYS
47 TO
57 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 72 TO 82 VALLEYS...61 TO 71 MOUNTAINS. WEST
WIND 10 TO 20 MPH.
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 59 VALLEYS
42 TO 52 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 74 TO 84 VALLEYS...62 TO 72 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 11 - 17 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ697-041400-
EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE CHELAN NATIONAL
RECREATION AREA (ZONE 697)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF STEHEKIN
225 PM PDT FRI JUL 3 2026
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-62 VALLEYS AND 43-53 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 61-80 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........25 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 20 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 13 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN
THE EVENING.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 13 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (378) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (53) OVERNIGHT.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-81 VALLEYS AND 58-68 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-40 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 35-50 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND UNCHANGED
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 5 TO 16 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (440) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
HIGH (799) IN THE AFTERNOON.
SATURDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-59 VALLEYS AND 40-50 MOUNTAINS.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 65-80 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 5 TO 16 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN
THE EVENING.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 5 TO 16 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN
THE EVENING.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (692) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW
(88) OVERNIGHT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-87 VALLEYS AND 64-74 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (287) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
HIGH (566) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 56 TO 66 VALLEYS
48 TO 58 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 83 TO 93 VALLEYS...70 TO 80 MOUNTAINS.
WEST WIND 4 TO 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.
LOWS 55 TO 64 VALLEYS...46 TO 56 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 70 TO
80 VALLEYS...57 TO 67 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 59 VALLEYS
41 TO 51 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 73 TO 83 VALLEYS...60 TO 70 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 11 - 17 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ704-041400-
METHOW VALLEY (ZONE 704)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MAZAMA, WINTHROP, AND TWISP
225 PM PDT FRI JUL 3 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-61.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN
THE EVENING.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (799) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW
(62) OVERNIGHT.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-89.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........15-22 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........4 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 5 TO 16 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (584) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1272) IN THE AFTERNOON.
SATURDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-58.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 5 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (947) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (65) OVERNIGHT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-89.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-18 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 7 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING
TO THE EAST UP TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (363) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
HIGH (738) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 62. HIGHS 85 TO 94. SOUTH WIND
UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 58 TO 67. HIGHS 86 TO 95. WEST WIND
5 TO 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 55 TO 64. HIGHS 77 TO 87. WEST
WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 59. HIGHS
78 TO 88.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 11 - 17 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ703-041400-
OKANOGAN VALLEY (ZONE 703)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CONCONULLY AND OMAK
225 PM PDT FRI JUL 3 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....57-63.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-55 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........25 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 4 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH IN THE EVENING SHIFTING TO THE WEST 3 TO 9 MPH OVERNIGHT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (995) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (48) OVERNIGHT.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-91.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-19 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........7 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING
TO THE SOUTHWEST 5 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (474) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
VERY HIGH (1533) IN THE AFTERNOON.
SATURDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-58.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-55 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 6 TO 17 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH IN
THE EVENING DECREASING TO 25 MPH OVERNIGHT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1262) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (64) OVERNIGHT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-89.
* MIN HUMIDITY........15-20 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 5 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (688) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (800) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 56 TO 62. HIGHS 86 TO 96. SOUTH WIND
UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 61 TO 68. HIGHS 89 TO 98. SOUTHWEST
WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 66. HIGHS 80 TO 89. WEST
WIND 10 TO 20 MPH.
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 60. HIGHS
79 TO 89.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 11 - 17 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ702-041400-
COLVILLE RESERVATION (ZONE 702)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NESPELEM AND KELLER
225 PM PDT FRI JUL 3 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....55-60.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-55 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH UP TO 9 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE
EVENING.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST UP TO 9 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN
THE EVENING.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (900) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (38) OVERNIGHT.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-90 VALLEYS AND 72-80 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-23 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........8 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 5 TO 16 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 16 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN
THE MORNING INCREASING TO 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (523) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1634) IN THE AFTERNOON.
SATURDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-56.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-55 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 5 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH
IN THE EVENING SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH
OVERNIGHT.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 5 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH
IN THE EVENING SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST 5 TO 12 MPH
OVERNIGHT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1311) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (55) OVERNIGHT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-89 VALLEYS AND 71-81 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-22 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (499) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
HIGH (709) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 59. HIGHS 85 TO 95 VALLEYS
77 TO 86 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 59 TO 65. HIGHS 87 TO 97 VALLEYS
79 TO 88 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 58 TO 64. HIGHS 79 TO
89 VALLEYS...71 TO 80 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 58. HIGHS
77 TO 87 VALLEYS...70 TO 80 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 11 - 17 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ699-041400-
OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS AND KETTLE MOUNTAINS (ZONE 699)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF REPUBLIC AND CURLEW
225 PM PDT FRI JUL 3 2026
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-59.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 45-60 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 40 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST UP TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST UP TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (845) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (45) OVERNIGHT.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-89 VALLEYS AND 71-80 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........17-25 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 8 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 13 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 13 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (623) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1623) IN THE AFTERNOON.
SATURDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....47-55.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN
THE EVENING.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN
THE EVENING.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1338) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (51) OVERNIGHT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-88 VALLEYS AND 70-79 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........17-24 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 9 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (514) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (805) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 57. HIGHS 85 TO 95 VALLEYS
76 TO 86 MOUNTAINS. EAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 62. HIGHS 87 TO 97 VALLEYS
78 TO 87 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 55 TO 62. HIGHS 79 TO
89 VALLEYS...70 TO 79 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 56. HIGHS
78 TO 88 VALLEYS...69 TO 79 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 11 - 17 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ700-041400-
SELKIRK MOUNTAINS OF NORTHEAST WASHINGTON (ZONE 700)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF METALINE FALLS AND IONE
225 PM PDT FRI JUL 3 2026
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-57.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (682) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW
(41) OVERNIGHT.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-87 VALLEYS AND 69-79 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-26 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 25-35 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........9 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (568) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1461) IN THE AFTERNOON.
SATURDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....47-53.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN
THE EVENING.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 12 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE
EVENING.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1177) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (34) OVERNIGHT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-86 VALLEYS AND 68-78 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-27 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST UP TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST UP TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (451) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
HIGH (757) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 54. HIGHS 83 TO 93 VALLEYS
75 TO 85 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 60. HIGHS 85 TO 95 VALLEYS
77 TO 87 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 55 TO 61. HIGHS 78 TO
87 VALLEYS...69 TO 79 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 54. HIGHS
76 TO 86 VALLEYS...68 TO 78 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 11 - 17 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ701-041400-
FOOTHILLS OF NORTHEAST WASHINGTON (ZONE 701)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF COLVILLE, DEER PARK, AND NEWPORT
225 PM PDT FRI JUL 3 2026
...GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-59.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES COOLER VALLEYS, AND 1 DEGREE WARMER
MOUNTAINS.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-75 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 45-60 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH UP TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH UP TO 9 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (806) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (36) OVERNIGHT.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-87 VALLEYS AND 72-80 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-25 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........8 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 13 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (602) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1590) IN THE AFTERNOON.
SATURDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-56.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN
THE EVENING.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 12 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE
EVENING.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1298) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (34) OVERNIGHT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-87 VALLEYS AND 71-79 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-23 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST UP TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST UP TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (425) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
HIGH (672) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 58. HIGHS 86 TO 94 VALLEYS
78 TO 87 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 56 TO 64. HIGHS 87 TO 96 VALLEYS
79 TO 89 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 56 TO 64. HIGHS 80 TO
88 VALLEYS...72 TO 81 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 57. HIGHS
77 TO 87 VALLEYS...70 TO 80 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 11 - 17 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
IDZ101-041400-
NORTHERN AND CENTRAL IDAHO PANHANDLE (ZONE 101)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ST. MARIES, RATHDRUM PRAIRIE,
SILVER VALLEY, BONNERS FERRY, AND PRIEST LAKE
225 PM PDT FRI JUL 3 2026
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-58.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 55-70 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE EVENING SHIFTING
TO THE SOUTHEAST 3 TO 5 MPH OVERNIGHT.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (736) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW
(44) OVERNIGHT.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-85 VALLEYS AND 69-79 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (766) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1333) IN THE AFTERNOON.
SATURDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-57.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 45-55 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 12 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
EVENING.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 12 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE
EVENING DECREASING TO 20 MPH OVERNIGHT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1033) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (44) OVERNIGHT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-85 VALLEYS AND 69-79 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-28 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST UP TO 9 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST UP TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (665) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (945) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 57. HIGHS 85 TO 92 VALLEYS
75 TO 85 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 56 TO 63. HIGHS 86 TO 93 VALLEYS
76 TO 86 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 56 TO 63. HIGHS 78 TO
86 VALLEYS...69 TO 79 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 58. HIGHS
75 TO 85 VALLEYS...67 TO 77 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 11 - 17 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ705-706-041400-
FOOTHILLS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON CASCADES (ZONE 705)-
WATERVILLE PLATEAU (ZONE 706)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CHELAN, WENATCHEE, WATERVILLE,
AND GRAND COULEE
225 PM PDT FRI JUL 3 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....55-62.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 3 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (976) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (67) OVERNIGHT.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-90.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-21 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........6 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 7 TO 18 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (590) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1499) IN THE AFTERNOON.
SATURDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-59.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 7 TO 18 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1123) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (77) OVERNIGHT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-92.
* MIN HUMIDITY........12-18 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (511) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO HIGH
(638) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 56 TO 64. HIGHS 87 TO 97. SOUTHEAST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 61 TO 69. HIGHS 89 TO 98. WEST WIND
10 TO 20 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
NOT AS WARM. MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 58 TO 65. HIGHS
78 TO 88. WEST WIND 10 TO 20 MPH.
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 60. HIGHS
80 TO 90.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 11 - 17 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ707-041400-
WESTERN COLUMBIA BASIN (ZONE 707)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MOSES LAKE AND EPHRATA
225 PM PDT FRI JUL 3 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-62.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (790) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW
(63) OVERNIGHT.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....87-92.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-19 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........9 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 4 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (489) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
VERY HIGH (1380) IN THE AFTERNOON.
SATURDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-60.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1204) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (77) OVERNIGHT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-90.
* MIN HUMIDITY........12-16 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (463) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
HIGH (617) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 63. HIGHS 91 TO 96. NORTHEAST
WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 61 TO 69. HIGHS 93 TO 99. SOUTHWEST
WIND 10 TO 20 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 57 TO 64. HIGHS 84 TO 89. WEST
WIND 10 TO 20 MPH.
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 59. HIGHS
83 TO 90.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 11 - 17 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ708-041400-
EASTERN COLUMBIA BASIN - PALOUSE - SPOKANE AREA (ZONE 708)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SPOKANE, PULLMAN, RITZVILLE, WILBUR,
AND CHENEY
225 PM PDT FRI JUL 3 2026
...GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-58.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (809) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (54) OVERNIGHT.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-91.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........15-21 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........9 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH BECOMING WESTERLY 15
TO 20MPH ACROSS LINCOLN COUNTY, WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON. SOUTHWESTERLY 4 TO 14MPH ACROSS SPOKANE AND WHITMAN
COUNTIES WITH GUSTS UP TO 20MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (612) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1516) IN THE AFTERNOON.
SATURDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-57.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 4 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE
EVENING ACROSS LINCOLN COUNTY DECREASING TO 20 MPH OVERNIGHT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1276) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (50) OVERNIGHT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-90.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-19 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (535) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO HIGH
(618) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 58. HIGHS 89 TO 97. NORTHEAST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 58 TO 64. HIGHS 91 TO 98. SOUTH
WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 57 TO 63. HIGHS 83 TO 90.
SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 57. HIGHS
80 TO 90.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 11 - 17 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ709-041400-
LOWER PALOUSE - SNAKE RIVER (ZONE 709)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF POMEROY
225 PM PDT FRI JUL 3 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM PDT SATURDAY
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-60.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (714) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW
(76) OVERNIGHT.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-94.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........15-21 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........9 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (607) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1039) IN THE AFTERNOON.
SATURDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-60.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-55 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH
IN THE EARLY EVENING.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (925) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (64) OVERNIGHT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-92.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-21 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (466) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
HIGH (738) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 50S. HIGHS
88 TO 98. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS
90 TO 100. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS
82 TO 92. SOUTHWEST WIND 10 TO 20 MPH.
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 60. HIGHS
81 TO 91.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 11 - 17 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
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