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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE WA
549 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025
DISCUSSION
CENTRAL WA:
- WARM AND DRY THURSDAY.
- LIGHT, TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS.
EASTERN WA:
- WARM AND DRY THURSDAY.
- NORTH WINDS 10-15 MPH FOR ZONE 703 (OKANOGAN VALLEY) THURSDAY
MORNING AND THEN THURSDAY EVENING INTO FRIDAY MORNING.
NORTH ID:
- WARM AND DRY THURSDAY.
- LIGHT, TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS.
IT WILL BE WARM AND DRY WITH TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS THROUGH
FRIDAY. WARM AND DRY CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE ON SATURDAY WITH
ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS AS WINDS INCREASE FROM SOUTHWEST
AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT. TEMPERATURES WILL COOL ON
SUNDAY, BUT ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE WITH
STRONGER WEST WINDS. WARM AND DRY CONDITIONS RETURN FOR EARLY TO
AT LEAST THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK.
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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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WAZ696-698-190145-
EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL CASCADES (ZONE 696)-
EAST WASHINGTON NORTH CASCADES (ZONE 698)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF STEVENS PASS, LAKE WENATCHEE AREA,
AND LEAVENWORTH
549 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. HAZE.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-86 VALLEYS AND 64-74 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........6 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........29-40 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 35-50 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. HAZE AND AREAS OF SMOKE
OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-63 VALLEYS AND 46-56 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 60-75 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT WETTER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. AREAS OF SMOKE EARLY IN THE MORNING.
HAZE THROUGH THE DAY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-88 VALLEYS AND 67-77 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-29 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 25-40 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 51 TO
61 VALLEYS...45 TO 55 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 76 TO 86 VALLEYS...64 TO
74 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS
50 TO 59 VALLEYS...42 TO 52 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 62 TO 72 VALLEYS...
50 TO 60 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 43 TO 53 VALLEYS
36 TO
46 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 68 TO 78 VALLEYS...56 TO 66 MOUNTAINS.
SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 49 TO 59 VALLEYS
43 TO
53 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 73 TO 83 VALLEYS...62 TO 72 MOUNTAINS.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 53 TO
63 VALLEYS...47 TO 57 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 74 TO 84 VALLEYS...63 TO
73 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR SEP 25 - OCT 01, 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ697-190145-
EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE CHELAN NATIONAL
RECREATION AREA (ZONE 697)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF STEHEKIN
549 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-86 VALLEYS AND 63-73 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........8 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-50 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED VALLEYS, AND 20 PERCENT WETTER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. HAZE OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-62 VALLEYS AND 45-55 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-65 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 60-75 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND UNCHANGED
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. HAZE.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-89 VALLEYS AND 67-77 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-40 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 52 TO
61 VALLEYS...43 TO 53 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 74 TO 84 VALLEYS...62 TO
72 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
COOLER. MOSTLY CLOUDY. RAIN SHOWERS LIKELY. LOWS 49 TO
59 VALLEYS...41 TO 51 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 60 TO 70 VALLEYS...48 TO
58 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 44 TO 53 VALLEYS
36 TO
46 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 69 TO 79 VALLEYS...57 TO 67 MOUNTAINS.
SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 51 TO
60 VALLEYS...43 TO 53 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 74 TO 84 VALLEYS...63 TO
73 MOUNTAINS.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 55 TO
63 VALLEYS...47 TO 57 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 75 TO 85 VALLEYS...64 TO
74 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR SEP 25 - OCT 01, 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ699-190145-
OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS AND KETTLE MOUNTAINS (ZONE 699)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF REPUBLIC AND CURLEW
549 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-90 VALLEYS AND 71-81 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........6 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 5 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-57.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........61-80 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 55-70 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. HAZE IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-89 VALLEYS AND 71-81 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........23-30 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 57. HIGHS 78 TO 88 VALLEYS
70 TO 79 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS
48 TO 55. HIGHS 66 TO 76 VALLEYS...58 TO 68 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND
UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 40 TO 47. HIGHS 67 TO 77 VALLEYS
59 TO 68 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43 TO 50. HIGHS 74 TO 84 VALLEYS
67 TO 76 MOUNTAINS.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 48 TO
55. HIGHS 76 TO 86 VALLEYS...68 TO 78 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR SEP 25 - OCT 01, 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ700-190145-
SELKIRK MOUNTAINS OF NORTHEAST WASHINGTON (ZONE 700)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF METALINE FALLS AND IONE
549 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-88 VALLEYS AND 72-82 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-30 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 29-40 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........7 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND UNCHANGED
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 4 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 5 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-57.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND UNCHANGED
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH AROUND 3 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 5 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-87 VALLEYS AND 71-81 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-30 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 29-40 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 4 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 5 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 CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 55. HIGHS 77 TO 85 VALLEYS
69 TO 79 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
COOLER. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS
48 TO 55. HIGHS 64 TO 72 VALLEYS...56 TO 66 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST
WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 38 TO 45. HIGHS 65 TO 73 VALLEYS
57 TO 67 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 42 TO 49. HIGHS 74 TO 82 VALLEYS
66 TO 76 MOUNTAINS.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 46 TO
54. HIGHS 76 TO 84 VALLEYS...68 TO 78 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR SEP 25 - OCT 01, 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ701-190145-
FOOTHILLS OF NORTHEAST WASHINGTON (ZONE 701)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF COLVILLE, DEER PARK, AND NEWPORT
549 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-89 VALLEYS AND 74-82 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-30 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........2 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 5 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-60.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........61-80 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 50-60 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 3 TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-90 VALLEYS AND 74-81 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-30 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 59. HIGHS 80 TO 87 VALLEYS
72 TO 79 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
NOT AS WARM. PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.
LOWS 50 TO 58. HIGHS 68 TO 75 VALLEYS...60 TO 66 MOUNTAINS.
SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 39 TO 48. HIGHS 69 TO 76 VALLEYS
61 TO 67 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 42 TO 52. HIGHS 77 TO 84 VALLEYS
69 TO 76 MOUNTAINS.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 46 TO
56. HIGHS 79 TO 85 VALLEYS...71 TO 79 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR SEP 25 - OCT 01, 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ702-190145-
COLVILLE RESERVATION (ZONE 702)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NESPELEM AND KELLER
549 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-89 VALLEYS AND 72-81 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 5 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-60.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. HAZE LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-90 VALLEYS AND 73-82 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-30 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 59. HIGHS 78 TO 88 VALLEYS
71 TO 80 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
NOT AS WARM. PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.
LOWS 52 TO 59. HIGHS 67 TO 77 VALLEYS...59 TO 68 MOUNTAINS.
SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 49. HIGHS 67 TO 77 VALLEYS
59 TO 69 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 74 TO 84 VALLEYS
68 TO 77 MOUNTAINS.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE
LOWER TO MID 50S. HIGHS 76 TO 86 VALLEYS...69 TO 79 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR SEP 25 - OCT 01, 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ703-190145-
OKANOGAN VALLEY (ZONE 703)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CONCONULLY AND OMAK
549 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. HAZE EARLY IN THE MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-87.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........2 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE MORNING DECREASING
TO 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....55-60.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......INCREASING TO NORTH 8 TO 15 MPH IN THE
EVENING.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. HAZE IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-88.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-28 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH FRIDAY MORNING DECREASING
TO 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 59. HIGHS 79 TO 89.
SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
NOT AS WARM. PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.
LOWS 53 TO 58. HIGHS 68 TO 78. WEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 49. HIGHS 68 TO 77. SOUTH WIND
UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 54. HIGHS 75 TO 83.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 53 TO
59. HIGHS 77 TO 85.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR SEP 25 - OCT 01, 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ704-190145-
METHOW VALLEY (ZONE 704)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MAZAMA, WINTHROP, AND TWISP
549 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. AREAS OF SMOKE EARLY IN THE
MORNING. HAZE THROUGH THE DAY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-87.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-30 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........3 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 5 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. HAZE.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-61.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-75 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. HAZE THROUGH THE DAY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-89.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-24 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 50 TO
60. HIGHS 79 TO 88. WEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
NOT AS WARM. PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.
LOWS 48 TO 58. HIGHS 67 TO 77. WEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 40 TO 50. HIGHS 70 TO 78. SOUTHWEST
WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 54. HIGHS 75 TO 83.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 50 TO
60. HIGHS 77 TO 84.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR SEP 25 - OCT 01, 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ705-706-190145-
FOOTHILLS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON CASCADES (ZONE 705)-
WATERVILLE PLATEAU (ZONE 706)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CHELAN, WENATCHEE, WATERVILLE,
AND GRAND COULEE
549 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. AREAS OF SMOKE EARLY IN THE MORNING.
HAZE THROUGH THE DAY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-89.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........4 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. AREAS OF SMOKE AND HAZE.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-62.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. HAZE.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-90.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-27 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 61. HIGHS 81 TO 89. WEST
WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
NOT AS WARM. PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.
LOWS 55 TO 61. HIGHS 67 TO 76. WEST WIND 10 TO 20 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 52. HIGHS 70 TO 79. SOUTHWEST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 56. HIGHS 76 TO 85.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 54 TO
61. HIGHS 77 TO 86.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR SEP 25 - OCT 01, 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ707-708-190145-
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
549 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. HAZE EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-88.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........6 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-61.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........61-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-89.
* MIN HUMIDITY........24-30 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 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 CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 59. HIGHS 82 TO 88. SOUTH
WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
NOT AS WARM. PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.
LOWS 54 TO 61. HIGHS 70 TO 77. SOUTHWEST WIND 10 TO 20 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 50. HIGHS 72 TO 79. SOUTH WIND
UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 54. HIGHS 80 TO 87.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 51 TO
59. HIGHS 81 TO 86.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR SEP 25 - OCT 01, 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
IDZ101-190145-
NORTHERN AND CENTRAL IDAHO PANHANDLE (ZONE 101)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ST. MARIES, RATHDRUM PRAIRIE,
SILVER VALLEY, BONNERS FERRY, AND PRIEST LAKE
549 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-87 VALLEYS AND 71-81 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........6 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 1 PERCENT WETTER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 4 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 5 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-60.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-75 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 45-60 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST AROUND 3 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHEAST 3 TO 5 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-87 VALLEYS AND 71-81 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-35 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 5 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 58. HIGHS 79 TO 84 VALLEYS
69 TO 79 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
COOLER. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS
48 TO 57. HIGHS 64 TO 70 VALLEYS...54 TO 64 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST
WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 40 TO 49. HIGHS 67 TO 74 VALLEYS
58 TO 68 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43 TO 52. HIGHS 76 TO 83 VALLEYS
68 TO 78 MOUNTAINS.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 48 TO
56. HIGHS 78 TO 85 VALLEYS...69 TO 79 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR SEP 25 - OCT 01, 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ709-190145-
LOWER PALOUSE - SNAKE RIVER (ZONE 709)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF POMEROY
549 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-91.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........1 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-62.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. HAZE IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-90.
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-35 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 61. HIGHS 81 TO 90.
SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
NOT AS WARM. PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.
LOWS NEAR 60. HIGHS 69 TO 79. SOUTHWEST WIND 10 TO 20 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS NEAR 50. HIGHS 73 TO 82. SOUTH WIND
5 TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 57. HIGHS 80 TO 89.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 53 TO
59. HIGHS 79 TO 88.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR SEP 25 - OCT 01, 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
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