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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE WA
549 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2025
DISCUSSION
AS A COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON, WINDS WILL TURN
SOUTHERLY AND BREEZY. CHANCE FOR SHOWERS INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON
THEN BECOMING LIKELY FOR SUNDAY INTO MONDAY. CHANCES (10 PERCENT
AND ABOVE) OF THUNDERSTORMS SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY. CHANCES FOR
WETTING RAINS WILL VARY FROM 20% IN THE WESTERN BASIN TO 80% IN
THE MOUNTAIN DISTRICTS. THE SLOW MOVING SYSTEM WILL USHER COOLER
TEMPERATURES AND HIGHER HUMIDITY.
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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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WAZ696-698-110130-
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 SAT MAY 10 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-73 VALLEYS AND 52-62 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........6 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-30 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 25-40 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-47 VALLEYS AND 31-41 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........9 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-75 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 20 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 4 TO 15 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 RAIN SHOWERS IN
THE LATE MORNING AND THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. A CHANCE OF HIGH
MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS IN THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-68 VALLEYS AND 46-56 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........29-40 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 35-50 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 9 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 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 38 TO 47 VALLEYS...31 TO 41 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS
54 TO 64 VALLEYS...43 TO 53 MOUNTAINS. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO
15 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS. LOWS 40 TO 48 VALLEYS...33 TO 43 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 58 TO
68 VALLEYS...47 TO 57 MOUNTAINS. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 41 TO 50 VALLEYS
33 TO
43 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 58 TO 68 VALLEYS...49 TO 59 MOUNTAINS. WEST
WIND 10 TO 20 MPH.
THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 39 TO 48 VALLEYS
32 TO
42 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 61 TO 71 VALLEYS...50 TO 60 MOUNTAINS.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS. LOWS 40 TO 50 VALLEYS...34 TO 44 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 62 TO
72 VALLEYS...50 TO 60 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 17 - 23 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ697-110130-
EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE CHELAN NATIONAL
RECREATION AREA (ZONE 697)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF STEHEKIN
549 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-69 VALLEYS AND 46-56 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........11 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 30-45 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........11 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-46 VALLEYS AND 30-40 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........7 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-70 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 65-80 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 12 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH
MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS IN THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-65 VALLEYS AND 43-53 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-50 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 45-60 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 9 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 39 TO 47 VALLEYS...30 TO 40 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS
50 TO 60 VALLEYS...39 TO 49 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS. LOWS 40 TO 48 VALLEYS...31 TO 41 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 56 TO
66 VALLEYS...44 TO 54 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 42 TO 50 VALLEYS
33 TO
42 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 55 TO 65 VALLEYS...43 TO 53 MOUNTAINS. WEST
WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 41 TO 48 VALLEYS
31 TO
41 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 57 TO 67 VALLEYS...46 TO 56 MOUNTAINS.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS. LOWS 41 TO 48 VALLEYS...32 TO 42 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 58 TO
68 VALLEYS...47 TO 57 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 17 - 23 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ704-110130-
METHOW VALLEY (ZONE 704)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MAZAMA, WINTHROP, AND TWISP
549 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-78.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-23 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........3 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 3 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....38-48.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
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.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS LATE
IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-68.
* MIN HUMIDITY........29-35 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 39 TO 48. HIGHS 57 TO 65. NORTHWEST WIND UP
TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 39 TO 48. HIGHS 61 TO 68.
NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 40 TO 47. HIGHS 63 TO 73.
NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 39 TO 47. HIGHS 64 TO 73.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 40 TO 50. HIGHS 65 TO 73.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 17 - 23 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ703-110130-
OKANOGAN VALLEY (ZONE 703)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CONCONULLY AND OMAK
549 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-81.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-20 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........2 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 4 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....43-49.
* 24 HR TREND........7 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 4 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN
THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-71.
* MIN HUMIDITY........28-35 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 44 TO 49. HIGHS 58 TO 68. NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 43 TO 49. HIGHS 63 TO 72. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 40S. HIGHS
67 TO 77. WEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 40S. HIGHS
67 TO 76.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS NEAR 50.
HIGHS 66 TO 75.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 17 - 23 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ702-110130-
COLVILLE RESERVATION (ZONE 702)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NESPELEM AND KELLER
549 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-81 VALLEYS AND 63-72 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-22 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........2 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 14 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.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....43-50.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN
THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-68 VALLEYS AND 51-60 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-45 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 40 TO 47. HIGHS 56 TO 66 VALLEYS...49 TO 56 MOUNTAINS. WEST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 40 TO 47. HIGHS 60 TO 70 VALLEYS...53 TO 61 MOUNTAINS.
NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 41 TO 47. HIGHS 65 TO
75 VALLEYS...59 TO 67 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 42 TO 47. HIGHS 64 TO
74 VALLEYS...58 TO 66 MOUNTAINS.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 44 TO 50.
HIGHS 63 TO 73 VALLEYS...56 TO 65 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 17 - 23 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ699-110130-
OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS AND KETTLE MOUNTAINS (ZONE 699)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF REPUBLIC AND CURLEW
549 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-82 VALLEYS AND 63-73 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........15-21 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........3 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH UP TO 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....40-49.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE COOLER VALLEYS, AND 9 DEGREES COOLER
MOUNTAINS.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 20 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST UP TO 11 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
THROUGHOUT THE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-69 VALLEYS AND 52-61 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-40 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH UP TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
COOLER. MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 38 TO 46. HIGHS 55 TO 64 VALLEYS...48 TO
56 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 38 TO 45. HIGHS 60 TO 69 VALLEYS...54 TO 61 MOUNTAINS.
NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 39 TO
45. HIGHS 65 TO 74 VALLEYS...59 TO 67 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 39 TO 46. HIGHS 64 TO
74 VALLEYS...58 TO 66 MOUNTAINS.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 42 TO 48. HIGHS 63 TO 73 VALLEYS...56 TO 65 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 17 - 23 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ700-701-110130-
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
549 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-81 VALLEYS AND 65-75 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........17-23 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........3 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 4 TO 15 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.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....45-51.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 10 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 4 TO 15 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-66 VALLEYS AND 50-60 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........40-55 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 4 TO 12 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....30 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 38 TO 46. HIGHS 57 TO 67 VALLEYS...49 TO
59 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 38 TO 45. HIGHS 65 TO 72 VALLEYS...56 TO
65 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 41 TO
47. HIGHS 64 TO 71 VALLEYS...54 TO 63 MOUNTAINS.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 40 TO 48.
HIGHS 64 TO 71 VALLEYS...54 TO 64 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 17 - 23 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
IDZ101-110130-
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 SAT MAY 10 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-80 VALLEYS AND 64-74 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-26 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 25-35 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........2 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN
THE EVENING AND OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....44-53.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE COOLER VALLEYS, AND 7 DEGREES COOLER
MOUNTAINS.
* MAX HUMIDITY........61-80 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 55-70 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 15 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 10 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
THROUGH THE MORNING AND AFTERNOON, THEN A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-68 VALLEYS AND 54-64 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....40 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
RAIN SHOWERS, HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS AND A CHANCE
OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 39 TO 48. HIGHS 55 TO 62 VALLEYS...45 TO
55 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 37 TO 46. HIGHS 58 TO
68 VALLEYS...50 TO 60 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 39 TO
47. HIGHS 60 TO 66 VALLEYS...51 TO 61 MOUNTAINS.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 39 TO 48.
HIGHS 62 TO 68 VALLEYS...53 TO 63 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 17 - 23 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ705-706-110130-
FOOTHILLS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON CASCADES (ZONE 705)-
WATERVILLE PLATEAU (ZONE 706)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CHELAN, WENATCHEE, WATERVILLE,
AND GRAND COULEE
549 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-81.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........15-21 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........2 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 6 TO 17 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.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....43-51.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 6 TO 17 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.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE
LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-71.
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-35 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 42 TO 49.
HIGHS 60 TO 69. WEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 43 TO
49. HIGHS 62 TO 71. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 43 TO 50. HIGHS 66 TO 76. WEST
WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 42 TO 48. HIGHS 66 TO 76.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 45 TO 51. HIGHS 67 TO 76.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 17 - 23 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ707-110130-
WESTERN COLUMBIA BASIN (ZONE 707)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MOSES LAKE AND EPHRATA
549 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-83.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-17 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........3 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 6 TO 17 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.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-53.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 4 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
THROUGH THE DAY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....65-73.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-45 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 42 TO 47.
HIGHS 65 TO 72. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 43 TO
48. HIGHS 66 TO 73. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 45 TO 50. HIGHS 71 TO 77. WEST
WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 42 TO 47. HIGHS 70 TO 77.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 40S. HIGHS
71 TO 79.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 17 - 23 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ708-110130-
EASTERN COLUMBIA BASIN - PALOUSE - SPOKANE AREA (ZONE 708)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SPOKANE, PULLMAN, RITZVILLE, WILBUR,
AND CHENEY
549 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-82.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-22 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 6 TO 17 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN
THE LATE EVENING AND OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....47-52.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 4 TO 15 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 CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
THROUGH THE DAY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-68.
* MIN HUMIDITY........40-50 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....30 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 41 TO 46.
HIGHS 60 TO 66. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 40 TO 45. HIGHS 62 TO 68. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 42 TO 47. HIGHS 65 TO 72.
SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 40S. HIGHS
65 TO 72.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 43 TO 48. HIGHS 66 TO 72.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 17 - 23 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ709-110130-
LOWER PALOUSE - SNAKE RIVER (ZONE 709)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF POMEROY
549 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-84.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-28 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........1 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5 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).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-53.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 4 TO 15 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
THROUGH THE MORNING AND AFTERNOON, THEN A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-72.
* MIN HUMIDITY........40-55 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 4 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....30 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 42 TO 49. HIGHS 58 TO 68. SOUTHWEST WIND
5 TO 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE
MID TO UPPER 40S. HIGHS 62 TO 72. SOUTHWEST WIND 10 TO 20 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 42 TO 47. HIGHS 64 TO 74.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE
MID TO UPPER 40S. HIGHS 65 TO 75.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 17 - 23 2025
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
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