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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE WA
550 AM PDT FRI APR 18 2025
DISCUSSION
ONE MORE DAY OF WARM AND DRY WEATHER TODAY. A COLD FRONT PUSHES
ACROSS THE REGION SATURDAY MORNING. THIS WILL BRING LIGHT RAIN OR
SPRINKLES AND BREEZY WEST WINDS. CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TO BE
UNSETTLED WITH SHOWERS AND BREEZY WINDS. MONDAY ALSO WILL BRING A
15 TO 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE NORTHEAST
DISTRICTS AND IN NORTH IDAHO. THEN A WARMING AND DRYING TREND INTO
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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WAZ696-698-190130-
EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL CASCADES (ZONE 696)-
EAST WASHINGTON NORTH CASCADES (ZONE 698)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF STEVENS PASS, LAKE WENATCHEE AREA,
AND LEAVENWORTH
550 AM PDT FRI APR 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-69 VALLEYS AND 50-60 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER VALLEYS, AND 8 DEGREES WARMER
MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........29-45 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 10 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH
MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-46 VALLEYS AND 32-42 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........7 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 71-90 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........30 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 35 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 10 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS IN THE MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-63 VALLEYS AND 44-54 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-50 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 27 TO 37. HIGHS 48 TO 58 VALLEYS...39 TO
49 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND 10 TO 20 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS
32 TO 40 VALLEYS...24 TO 34 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 49 TO 59 VALLEYS...
40 TO 50 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. WIDESPREAD FROST. LOWS 30 TO
39 VALLEYS...23 TO 33 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 54 TO 64 VALLEYS...43 TO
53 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. WIDESPREAD FROST. LOWS 33 TO
42 VALLEYS...26 TO 36 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 57 TO 67 VALLEYS...47 TO
57 MOUNTAINS.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 36 TO
44 VALLEYS...29 TO 39 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 59 TO 68 VALLEYS...50 TO
60 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 25 - MAY 01, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ697-190130-
EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE CHELAN NATIONAL
RECREATION AREA (ZONE 697)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF STEHEKIN
550 AM PDT FRI APR 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-68 VALLEYS AND 49-59 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........6 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-45 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 4 TO 13 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH
MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....38-44 VALLEYS AND 30-39 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........70-80 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 75-90 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........35 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 40 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 5 TO 13 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND
MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS IN THE MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....47-57 VALLEYS AND 39-49 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 4 TO 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF VALLEY
RAIN AND MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 31 TO 40 VALLEYS...25 TO
35 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 45 TO 55 VALLEYS...35 TO 45 MOUNTAINS. WEST
WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. WIDESPREAD FROST. LOWS 31 TO
37 VALLEYS...21 TO 31 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 53 TO 63 VALLEYS...42 TO
52 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. WIDESPREAD FROST. LOWS 33 TO
41 VALLEYS...25 TO 34 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 56 TO 66 VALLEYS...46 TO
56 MOUNTAINS.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN
SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 36 TO 42 VALLEYS...27 TO 37 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS
57 TO 67 VALLEYS...48 TO 58 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 25 - MAY 01, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ704-190130-
METHOW VALLEY (ZONE 704)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MAZAMA, WINTHROP, AND TWISP
550 AM PDT FRI APR 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-70.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-30 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........12 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 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
OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....40-48.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 9 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-67.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 9 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 33 TO 42.
HIGHS 52 TO 61. WEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. WIDESPREAD FROST. LOWS 31 TO 39. HIGHS
53 TO 62. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. WIDESPREAD FROST. LOWS 29 TO 38. HIGHS
56 TO 63. WEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. WIDESPREAD FROST. LOWS 33 TO 41. HIGHS
59 TO 67.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 36 TO 43. HIGHS 61 TO 69.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 25 - MAY 01, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ703-190130-
OKANOGAN VALLEY (ZONE 703)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CONCONULLY AND OMAK
550 AM PDT FRI APR 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-72.
* 24 HR TREND........7 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-29 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........4 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 4 TO 15 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....43-48.
* 24 HR TREND........9 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE
MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-70.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-30 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).....10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 35 TO 42.
HIGHS 55 TO 64. WEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 35 TO 40. HIGHS 55 TO 64. NORTHWEST
WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS
58 TO 67. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 37 TO 44. HIGHS
62 TO 72.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 25 - MAY 01, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ702-190130-
COLVILLE RESERVATION (ZONE 702)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NESPELEM AND KELLER
550 AM PDT FRI APR 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-70 VALLEYS AND 53-62 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-30 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........8 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 11 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY. A
CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....40-46.
* 24 HR TREND........8 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 30 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 11 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-69 VALLEYS AND 52-60 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 30-45 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS
35 TO 42. HIGHS 53 TO 63 VALLEYS...45 TO 53 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND
UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. AREAS OF FROST. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN
SHOWERS. LOWS 32 TO 40. HIGHS 53 TO 63 VALLEYS...46 TO
54 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 31 TO 38. HIGHS 56 TO 66 VALLEYS
49 TO 57 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 34 TO 43. HIGHS
61 TO 71 VALLEYS...54 TO 64 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 25 - MAY 01, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ699-190130-
OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS AND KETTLE MOUNTAINS (ZONE 699)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF REPUBLIC AND CURLEW
550 AM PDT FRI APR 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-70 VALLEYS AND 54-63 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........6 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-30 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........9 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 2 TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
20 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 20 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY. A
CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....38-44.
* 24 HR TREND........9 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........70-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........25 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 4 TO 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 20 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
THROUGH THE DAY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-66 VALLEYS AND 51-60 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-35 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 30-45 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 33 TO 41. HIGHS 51 TO 60 VALLEYS...45 TO
53 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. WIDESPREAD FROST. A CHANCE OF VALLEY
RAIN AND MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 30 TO 37. HIGHS 51 TO
61 VALLEYS...45 TO 54 MOUNTAINS. NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. WIDESPREAD FROST. LOWS 30 TO 36. HIGHS
56 TO 65 VALLEYS...49 TO 57 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. WIDESPREAD FROST. LOWS 32 TO 39. HIGHS
60 TO 69 VALLEYS...54 TO 61 MOUNTAINS.
THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 34 TO 41. HIGHS 62 TO 71 VALLEYS
56 TO 64 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 25 - MAY 01, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ700-701-190130-
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
550 AM PDT FRI APR 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-67 VALLEYS AND 50-60 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........23-29 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 26-40 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........6 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 2 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY. A
CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS EARLY IN THE MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....37-44.
* 24 HR TREND........12 DEGREES WARMER VALLEYS, AND 7 DEGREES
WARMER MOUNTAINS.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 4 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS AND VALLEY RAIN SHOWERS.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-66 VALLEYS AND 47-57 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-45 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 45-60 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH UP TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 35 TO 43. HIGHS 52 TO 60 VALLEYS...42 TO
51 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 32 TO 39. HIGHS 52 TO 60 VALLEYS...42 TO
52 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. WIDESPREAD FROST. LOWS 30 TO 37. HIGHS
57 TO 64 VALLEYS...47 TO 56 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO
5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. AREAS OF FROST. AREAS
OF FROST. LOWS 32 TO 42. HIGHS 61 TO 71 VALLEYS...53 TO
63 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 25 - MAY 01, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
IDZ101-190130-
NORTHERN AND CENTRAL IDAHO PANHANDLE (ZONE 101)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ST. MARIES, RATHDRUM PRAIRIE,
SILVER VALLEY, BONNERS FERRY, AND PRIEST LAKE
550 AM PDT FRI APR 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-64 VALLEYS AND 47-57 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-35 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 30-45 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........6 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 4 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS EARLY
IN THE MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....34-42.
* 24 HR TREND........9 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........61-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 4 TO 12 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS IN THE MORNING. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS THROUGH THE DAY.
A CHANCE OF HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....52-59 VALLEYS AND 43-53 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS. LOWS 34 TO 42. HIGHS 49 TO 55 VALLEYS...40 TO
50 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
VALLEY RAIN SHOWERS, MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY AND A
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 32 TO 40. HIGHS 48 TO 54 VALLEYS...
38 TO 48 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. WIDESPREAD FROST. LOWS 28 TO 36. HIGHS
54 TO 60 VALLEYS...44 TO 54 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO
5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. WIDESPREAD FROST. LOWS 29 TO 39. HIGHS
59 TO 65 VALLEYS...50 TO 60 MOUNTAINS.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. AREAS OF FROST. LOWS 33 TO 41. HIGHS
62 TO 69 VALLEYS...53 TO 63 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 25 - MAY 01, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ705-706-190130-
FOOTHILLS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON CASCADES (ZONE 705)-
WATERVILLE PLATEAU (ZONE 706)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CHELAN, WENATCHEE, WATERVILLE,
AND GRAND COULEE
550 AM PDT FRI APR 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-73.
* 24 HR TREND........6 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-27 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........6 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 4 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY. A
CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS EARLY IN THE MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....44-50.
* 24 HR TREND........9 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 4 TO 14 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING SUNNY. A CHANCE
OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-70.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-30 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 4 TO 15 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 37 TO 44. HIGHS 54 TO 64. WEST WIND
10 TO 20 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 33 TO 41. HIGHS
56 TO 66. WEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 37 TO 46. HIGHS
62 TO 72.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 25 - MAY 01, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ707-708-190130-
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
550 AM PDT FRI APR 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-73.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-27 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........3 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY. A
CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS EARLY IN THE MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....41-49.
* 24 HR TREND........8 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-71.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-40 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 4 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. LOWS 36 TO 43. HIGHS 56 TO 66. WEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. AREAS OF FROST. LOWS 34 TO 39. HIGHS
60 TO 67. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 36 TO 46. HIGHS
64 TO 74.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 25 - MAY 01, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ709-190130-
LOWER PALOUSE - SNAKE RIVER (ZONE 709)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF POMEROY
550 AM PDT FRI APR 18 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-69.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-29 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 3 TO 9 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....40-47.
* 24 HR TREND........10 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY IN THE MORNING BECOMING PARTLY SUNNY
IN THE AFTERNOON. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-69.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-50 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. LOWS 37 TO 44. HIGHS 53 TO 63. SOUTHWEST WIND 10 TO
20 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS
58 TO 68. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 37 TO 43. HIGHS
64 TO 74.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 25 - MAY 01, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
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