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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE WA
544 AM PDT SAT APR 19 2025
DISCUSSION
A COLD FRONT PUSHES ACROSS THE REGION THIS MORNING BRINGING LIGHT
RAIN OR SPRINKLES. THERE IS A 15 PERCENT CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS
IN THE NORTHEAST DISTRICTS AND NORTH IDAHO LATE THIS AFTERNOON.
REMAINING UNSETTLED INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK AND BREEZY IN THE
CASCADES INTO THE COLUMBIA BASIN. THEN A WARMING AND DRYING TREND
FOR THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK BEFORE SHOWERS RETURN BY NEXT WEEKEND.
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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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WAZ696-698-200130-
EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL CASCADES (ZONE 696)-
EAST WASHINGTON NORTH CASCADES (ZONE 698)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF STEVENS PASS, LAKE WENATCHEE AREA,
AND LEAVENWORTH
544 AM PDT SAT APR 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY AND A CHANCE OF RAIN EARLY IN THE
MORNING THEN CLEARING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-65 VALLEYS AND 44-54 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-45 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 40-55 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 20 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 5 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
35 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 9 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....35-43 VALLEYS AND 26-36 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........61-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND UNCHANGED
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
35 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 10 TO 21 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....49-59 VALLEYS AND 38-48 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-50 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 45-60 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 4 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 32 TO
41 VALLEYS...24 TO 34 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 49 TO 59 VALLEYS...38 TO
48 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND 10 TO 20 MPH.
TUESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 30 TO 39 VALLEYS
23 TO
33 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 53 TO 63 VALLEYS...42 TO 52 MOUNTAINS. WEST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 33 TO 42 VALLEYS
25 TO
35 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 57 TO 67 VALLEYS...47 TO 57 MOUNTAINS. WEST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 36 TO 44 VALLEYS
28 TO
38 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 58 TO 68 VALLEYS...48 TO 58 MOUNTAINS.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS. LOWS 40 TO 49 VALLEYS...33 TO 43 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 56 TO
66 VALLEYS...48 TO 58 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 26 - MAY 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ697-200130-
EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE CHELAN NATIONAL
RECREATION AREA (ZONE 697)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF STEHEKIN
544 AM PDT SAT APR 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND
MOUNTAIN SNOW EARLY IN THE MORNING THEN CLEARING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....51-61 VALLEYS AND 39-49 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........19 DEGREES COOLER VALLEYS, AND 8 DEGREES
COOLER MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 4 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 7 TO 18 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.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY. A
CHANCE OF MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....35-42 VALLEYS AND 26-36 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 5 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 7 TO 18 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS THROUGH THE DAY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN SHOWERS IN THE
LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....46-56 VALLEYS AND 35-45 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 6 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 34 TO
40 VALLEYS...23 TO 33 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 47 TO 57 VALLEYS...35 TO
45 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 31 TO 38 VALLEYS
22 TO
32 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 51 TO 61 VALLEYS...41 TO 51 MOUNTAINS. WEST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 32 TO 40 VALLEYS
24 TO
33 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 55 TO 65 VALLEYS...45 TO 55 MOUNTAINS. WEST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 35 TO 43 VALLEYS
27 TO
36 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 57 TO 67 VALLEYS...47 TO 57 MOUNTAINS.
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS. LOWS 39 TO 47 VALLEYS...31 TO 40 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 55 TO
65 VALLEYS...45 TO 55 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 26 - MAY 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ704-200130-
METHOW VALLEY (ZONE 704)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MAZAMA, WINTHROP, AND TWISP
544 AM PDT SAT APR 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING SUNNY. A CHANCE
OF RAIN EARLY IN THE MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-69.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........3 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 4 TO 15 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....34-41.
* 24 HR TREND........7 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 4 TO 15 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-62.
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-35 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 29 TO 39. HIGHS
53 TO 63. WEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 33 TO 40. HIGHS 59 TO 67. WEST
WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 35 TO 43. HIGHS 59 TO 67.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 39 TO 48.
HIGHS 58 TO 67.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 26 - MAY 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ703-200130-
OKANOGAN VALLEY (ZONE 703)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CONCONULLY AND OMAK
544 AM PDT SAT APR 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN EARLY IN THE
MORNING THEN BECOMING PARTLY SUNNY IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-71.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........23-30 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........3 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....37-42.
* 24 HR TREND........8 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-64.
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-35 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 3 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 35 TO 40. HIGHS 55 TO 65. NORTHWEST
WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 34 TO 40. HIGHS
59 TO 69. NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 40. HIGHS 63 TO 72.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 44 TO 49.
HIGHS 63 TO 71.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 26 - MAY 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ702-200130-
COLVILLE RESERVATION (ZONE 702)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NESPELEM AND KELLER
544 AM PDT SAT APR 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY IN THE MORNING THEN BECOMING PARTLY
SUNNY. RAIN LIKELY EARLY IN THE MORNING, THEN A CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS LATE IN THE MORNING INTO THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-70 VALLEYS AND 53-62 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-40 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN
THE EVENING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....35-41.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 4 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN
SHOWERS IN THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON. A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-63 VALLEYS AND 45-53 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-40 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 35-50 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 10 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS
32 TO 39. HIGHS 53 TO 63 VALLEYS...45 TO 53 MOUNTAINS. NORTHWEST
WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 32 TO 38. HIGHS 54 TO 64 VALLEYS
48 TO 57 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 34 TO 40. HIGHS 59 TO
69 VALLEYS...52 TO 61 MOUNTAINS. NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 36 TO 42. HIGHS 61 TO
71 VALLEYS...55 TO 63 MOUNTAINS.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 42 TO 48.
HIGHS 61 TO 71 VALLEYS...55 TO 62 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 26 - MAY 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ699-200130-
OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS AND KETTLE MOUNTAINS (ZONE 699)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF REPUBLIC AND CURLEW
544 AM PDT SAT APR 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY IN THE MORNING THEN BECOMING PARTLY
SUNNY. RAIN LIKELY EARLY IN THE MORNING THEN A CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS LATE IN THE MORNING INTO THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-68 VALLEYS AND 52-62 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-45 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........16 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 7 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 4 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
20 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN
THE EVENING. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS
OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-40.
* 24 HR TREND........9 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 55-70 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 4 TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN
SHOWERS AND MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS IN THE LATE MORNING AND
AFTERNOON. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....52-62 VALLEYS AND 45-54 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-40 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 35-50 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 30 TO 37. HIGHS 52 TO 62 VALLEYS...45 TO
53 MOUNTAINS. NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 29 TO 38. HIGHS
57 TO 67 VALLEYS...49 TO 59 MOUNTAINS. NORTHWEST WIND UP TO
5 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 34 TO 40. HIGHS 61 TO
70 VALLEYS...55 TO 63 MOUNTAINS.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 39 TO 45.
HIGHS 61 TO 69 VALLEYS...54 TO 62 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 26 - MAY 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ700-701-200130-
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
544 AM PDT SAT APR 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY IN THE MORNING THEN BECOMING PARTLY
SUNNY. RAIN IN THE MORNING, THEN A CHANCE OF RAIN AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-67 VALLEYS AND 48-58 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-50 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 45-60 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 37 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 4 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....40 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN THE EVENING, THEN A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
IN THE LATE EVENING AND OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....35-42.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........75-90 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 4 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS IN THE MORNING. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN SHOWERS AND
MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS THROUGH THE DAY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS
IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-60 VALLEYS AND 43-52 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-45 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 45-60 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 4 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
20 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 31 TO 39. HIGHS 53 TO 61 VALLEYS...43 TO
53 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 29 TO 39. HIGHS
57 TO 67 VALLEYS...48 TO 58 MOUNTAINS. NORTHWEST WIND UP TO
5 MPH.
THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 33 TO 41. HIGHS 63 TO 70 VALLEYS
53 TO 63 MOUNTAINS.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 39 TO 47.
HIGHS 63 TO 69 VALLEYS...54 TO 63 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 26 - MAY 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
IDZ101-200130-
NORTHERN AND CENTRAL IDAHO PANHANDLE (ZONE 101)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ST. MARIES, RATHDRUM PRAIRIE,
SILVER VALLEY, BONNERS FERRY, AND PRIEST LAKE
544 AM PDT SAT APR 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY IN THE MORNING THEN BECOMING PARTLY
SUNNY. A CHANCE OF HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW IN THE MORNING. RAIN
LIKELY THROUGH THE DAY. A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....52-61 VALLEYS AND 43-53 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........38 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 20 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 4 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....30 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. A
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN THE EVENING. A CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS THROUGH THE NIGHT. A CHANCE OF HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS
EARLY IN THE MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-43.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........75-90 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........25 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 20 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.......1500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND
MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS THROUGH THE DAY. A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS
IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-57 VALLEYS AND 40-50 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 55-70 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 4 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
VALLEY RAIN SHOWERS, MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS AND A CHANCE
OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 30 TO 40. HIGHS 48 TO 55 VALLEYS...38 TO
48 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 27 TO 36. HIGHS 53 TO 59 VALLEYS
43 TO 53 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 30 TO 38. HIGHS 58 TO
64 VALLEYS...48 TO 58 MOUNTAINS. NORTH WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 32 TO 40. HIGHS 62 TO 68 VALLEYS
52 TO 62 MOUNTAINS.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 37 TO 45.
HIGHS 63 TO 69 VALLEYS...54 TO 64 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 26 - MAY 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ705-706-200130-
FOOTHILLS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON CASCADES (ZONE 705)-
WATERVILLE PLATEAU (ZONE 706)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CHELAN, WENATCHEE, WATERVILLE,
AND GRAND COULEE
544 AM PDT SAT APR 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN EARLY IN THE
MORNING THEN BECOMING SUNNY IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-71.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 8 TO 19 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....37-44.
* 24 HR TREND........8 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-75 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 9 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-64.
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-35 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 34 TO 42. HIGHS
55 TO 65. WEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 35 TO 42. HIGHS 61 TO 70.
NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 40 TO 45. HIGHS 62 TO 72.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 45 TO 51.
HIGHS 62 TO 71.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 26 - MAY 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ707-708-200130-
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
544 AM PDT SAT APR 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY IN THE MORNING THEN BECOMING PARTLY
SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN UNTIL LATE AFTERNOON. A CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-72.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........29-45 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........7 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 4 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....36-43.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-65.
* MIN HUMIDITY........28-40 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 6 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 35 TO 42.
HIGHS 56 TO 65. WEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 33 TO 39. HIGHS 58 TO 66. SOUTHWEST
WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 35 TO 41. HIGHS 63 TO 71. NORTH
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 38 TO 45. HIGHS 67 TO 73.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 44 TO 50.
HIGHS 66 TO 72.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 26 - MAY 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ709-200130-
LOWER PALOUSE - SNAKE RIVER (ZONE 709)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF POMEROY
544 AM PDT SAT APR 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY SUNNY. A
CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE MORNING THEN A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-69.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-50 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........28 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-44.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 7 TO 18 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....54-64.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-50 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 9 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS
38 TO 43. HIGHS 53 TO 63. SOUTHWEST WIND 10 TO 20 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 34 TO 40. HIGHS
58 TO 68. NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 40. HIGHS 65 TO 75.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE
MID TO UPPER 40S. HIGHS 62 TO 72.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 26 - MAY 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
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