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FNUS56 KOTX 191232
FWFOTX
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE WA
532 AM PDT TUE AUG 19 2025
DISCUSSION
CENTRAL WA:
- WARMING TREND TO NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES THROUGH MID WEEK.
- BREEZY WESTERLY WINDS TONIGHT AND TOMORROW THROUGH CASCADE GAPS
INTO FWZ705 AND 706.
EASTERN WA:
- WARMING TREND TO NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES THROUGH MID WEEK.
- BREEZY WESTERLY/NORTHWESTERLY WINDS TONIGHT AND TOMORROW THROUGH
THE LOWER PALOUSE AND SNAKE RIVER, FWZ709.
NORTH ID:
- WARMING TREND TO NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES THROUGH MID WEEK.
BREEZY WEST TO SOUTHWEST WINDS IN UNSHELTERED AREAS THROUGH
WEDNESDAY. A WEAK COLD FRONT PASSAGE WEDNESDAY WILL BRING GUSTS
OF UP TO BETWEEN 15-20 MPH ACROSS THE COLUMBIA BASIN AND EXPOSED
RIDGES. TEMPERATURES THEN WARM TO ABOVE NORMAL WITH MUCH DRIER
CONDITIONS AT THE END OF THE WEEK. THERMAL BELTS WITH POOR
RELATIVE HUMIDITY RECOVERY BY FRIDAY INTO THE 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
532 AM PDT TUE AUG 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-88 VALLEYS AND 65-75 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER VALLEYS, AND 2 DEGREES COOLER
MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 30-45 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-63 VALLEYS AND 45-55 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 60-75 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT WETTER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 4 TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
WEDNESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-86 VALLEYS AND 64-74 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........24-35 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 30-45 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 4 TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 60 VALLEYS
44 TO
54 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 81 TO 91 VALLEYS...69 TO 79 MOUNTAINS.
NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 57 TO 67 VALLEYS
50 TO
60 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 88 TO 98 VALLEYS...76 TO 86 MOUNTAINS. WEST
WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SUNDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 62 TO 72 VALLEYS
55 TO 65 MOUNTAINS.
HIGHS 88 TO 98 VALLEYS...75 TO 85 MOUNTAINS.
MONDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 61 TO 71 VALLEYS
54 TO
64 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 83 TO 93 VALLEYS...72 TO 82 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 26 - SEP 01, 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
532 AM PDT TUE AUG 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-85 VALLEYS AND 62-72 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-50 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-63 VALLEYS AND 44-54 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 61-80 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 4 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
WEDNESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-84 VALLEYS AND 61-71 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-45 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 4 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 60 VALLEYS
42 TO 52 MOUNTAINS.
HIGHS 81 TO 91 VALLEYS...68 TO 78 MOUNTAINS. NORTHWEST WIND UP TO
5 MPH.
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 59 TO 69 VALLEYS
51 TO
61 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 88 TO 98 VALLEYS...75 TO 85 MOUNTAINS. WEST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 63 TO 73 VALLEYS
54 TO 64 MOUNTAINS.
HIGHS 86 TO 96 VALLEYS...73 TO 83 MOUNTAINS.
MONDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 70 VALLEYS
52 TO
62 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 82 TO 92 VALLEYS...69 TO 79 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 26 - SEP 01, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ704-200130-
METHOW VALLEY (ZONE 704)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MAZAMA, WINTHROP, AND TWISP
532 AM PDT TUE AUG 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-90.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-27 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 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.....53-63.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
WEDNESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-90.
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-23 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 61. HIGHS 83 TO 91.
NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
FRIDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 64. HIGHS 88 TO 95. EAST WIND UP TO
5 MPH.
SATURDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 59 TO 68. HIGHS 92 TO 101. WEST WIND UP
TO 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 63 TO 71. HIGHS 91 TO 100.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 62 TO 70. HIGHS 88 TO 97.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 26 - SEP 01, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ703-200130-
OKANOGAN VALLEY (ZONE 703)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CONCONULLY AND OMAK
532 AM PDT TUE AUG 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-91.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-26 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........2 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....57-64.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 3 TO 9 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
WEDNESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-90.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-25 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 61. HIGHS 82 TO 92. NORTH
WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
FRIDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 56 TO 63. HIGHS 87 TO 96. NORTH WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
SATURDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 67. HIGHS 92 TO 101. NORTHWEST WIND
5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 64 TO 70. HIGHS 90 TO
100.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 26 - SEP 01, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ702-200130-
COLVILLE RESERVATION (ZONE 702)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NESPELEM AND KELLER
532 AM PDT TUE AUG 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-92 VALLEYS AND 73-83 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-26 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........7 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 14 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 6 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....55-61.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-55 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
WEDNESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-90 VALLEYS AND 72-81 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-26 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 58. HIGHS 82 TO 92 VALLEYS
74 TO
84 MOUNTAINS. NORTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
FRIDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. HIGHS 87 TO 97 VALLEYS
79 TO
88 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY...CLEAR. LOWS NEAR 60. HIGHS 91 TO 101 VALLEYS
83 TO
92 MOUNTAINS. NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE 60S. HIGHS
89 TO 99 VALLEYS...81 TO 91 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 26 - SEP 01, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ699-200130-
OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS AND KETTLE MOUNTAINS (ZONE 699)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF REPUBLIC AND CURLEW
532 AM PDT TUE AUG 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-92 VALLEYS AND 73-82 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-28 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........9 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-59.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND UNCHANGED
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
WEDNESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-90 VALLEYS AND 71-80 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-28 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 56. HIGHS 82 TO 92 VALLEYS
73 TO 82 MOUNTAINS. NORTH WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
FRIDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 58. HIGHS 87 TO 97 VALLEYS
78 TO
87 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 61. HIGHS 91 TO
101 VALLEYS...83 TO 92 MOUNTAINS. NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 57 TO 66. HIGHS 90 TO
100 VALLEYS...80 TO 90 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 26 - SEP 01, 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
532 AM PDT TUE AUG 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-92 VALLEYS AND 74-84 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-30 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........6 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-60.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
WEDNESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-90 VALLEYS AND 71-81 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-30 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 58. HIGHS 83 TO 91 VALLEYS
73 TO
83 MOUNTAINS. NORTH WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
FRIDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 58. HIGHS 88 TO 96 VALLEYS
78 TO
88 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 62. HIGHS 92 TO
100 VALLEYS...82 TO 92 MOUNTAINS. NORTH WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 56 TO 66. HIGHS 90 TO
100 VALLEYS...80 TO 90 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 26 - SEP 01, 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
532 AM PDT TUE AUG 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-91 VALLEYS AND 77-87 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........24-30 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 25-40 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........8 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 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.....53-62.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND UNCHANGED
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
WEDNESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-88 VALLEYS AND 72-82 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........23-30 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 25-40 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 58. HIGHS 82 TO 88 VALLEYS
72 TO
82 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
FRIDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 58. HIGHS 87 TO 94 VALLEYS
78 TO
88 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 62. HIGHS 91 TO 98 VALLEYS
82 TO 92 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 57 TO 67. HIGHS 87 TO
97 VALLEYS...79 TO 89 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 26 - SEP 01, 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
532 AM PDT TUE AUG 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-92.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-24 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........4 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....57-64.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 4 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
WEDNESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-90.
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-25 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 4 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 65. HIGHS 85 TO 95.
NORTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 61 TO 70. HIGHS 92 TO 102. NORTHWEST WIND
UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 63 TO 72. HIGHS 90 TO
100.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 26 - SEP 01, 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
532 AM PDT TUE AUG 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-91.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-25 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........7 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 9 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....55-63.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 3 TO 9 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
WEDNESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-90.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-27 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 60. HIGHS 86 TO 92. WEST WIND UP TO
5 MPH.
FRIDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 63. HIGHS 92 TO 98. NORTHEAST WIND UP
TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 58 TO 68. HIGHS 95 TO 101. NORTH
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 61 TO 70. HIGHS 91 TO
100.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 26 - SEP 01, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ709-200130-
LOWER PALOUSE - SNAKE RIVER (ZONE 709)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF POMEROY
532 AM PDT TUE AUG 19 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-95.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-27 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....59-64.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-55 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 4 TO 12 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
WEDNESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-93.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-28 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 4 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 56 TO 62. HIGHS 85 TO 95. WEST WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
FRIDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 56 TO 62. HIGHS 91 TO 101. NORTHEAST WIND
5 TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 61 TO 66. HIGHS 94 TO 104.
NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 64 TO 70. HIGHS 92 TO
102.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 26 - SEP 01, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
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