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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE WA
556 AM PDT WED AUG 20 2025
DISCUSSION
CENTRAL WA:
- DRY AND BREEZY THROUGH CASCADE GAPS INTO COLUMBIA BASIN ON
WEDNESDAY (FWZ704,705,706,707).
- WARMING TEMPERATURES AND DECREASING RELATIVE HUMIDITIES
THURSDAY THROUGH THE WEEKEND AND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK.
EASTERN WA:
- DRY AND BREEZY ACROSS COLUMBIA BASIN INTO SNAKE RIVER BASIN ON
WEDNESDAY (FWZ708,709)
- WARMING TEMPERATURES AND DECREASING RELATIVE HUMIDITIES
THURSDAY THROUGH THE WEEKEND AND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK.
NORTH ID:
- LOCALLY BREEZY ON EXPOSED RIDGES ON WEDNESDAY.
- WARMING TEMPERATURES AND DRIER THURSDAY INTO THE WEEKEND.
A DRY COLD FRONT PASSAGE TODAY WILL RESULT IN ELEVATED FIRE
WEATHER CONDITIONS DUE TO DRY CONDITIONS AND BREEZY WESTERLY
WINDS. WINDS WILL SHIFT SOUTHWEST TO WEST-NORTHWEST THROUGH THE
AFTERNOON. 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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WAZ696-698-210115-
EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL CASCADES (ZONE 696)-
EAST WASHINGTON NORTH CASCADES (ZONE 698)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF STEVENS PASS, LAKE WENATCHEE AREA,
AND LEAVENWORTH
556 AM PDT WED AUG 20 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-84 VALLEYS AND 63-73 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-30 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 25-40 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 4 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-60 VALLEYS AND 44-54 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........40-55 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 50-65 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 15 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-90 VALLEYS AND 68-78 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........17-27 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....EAST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 65 VALLEYS
48 TO 58 MOUNTAINS.
HIGHS 85 TO 95 VALLEYS...72 TO 82 MOUNTAINS. EAST WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 61 TO 71 VALLEYS
54 TO
64 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 90 TO 100 VALLEYS...78 TO 88 MOUNTAINS. WEST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 61 TO 71 VALLEYS
54 TO 64 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 90 TO 100 VALLEYS...77 TO 87 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 27 - SEP 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ697-210115-
EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE CHELAN NATIONAL
RECREATION AREA (ZONE 697)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF STEHEKIN
556 AM PDT WED AUG 20 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-82 VALLEYS AND 60-70 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE COOLER VALLEYS, AND 4 DEGREES WARMER
MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-45 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 10 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 4 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 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.....50-60 VALLEYS AND 42-52 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 15 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 9 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-91 VALLEYS AND 68-78 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-26 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...EAST 3 TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....EAST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 57 TO 66 VALLEYS
48 TO 58 MOUNTAINS.
HIGHS 85 TO 95 VALLEYS...73 TO 83 MOUNTAINS. EAST WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 62 TO 72 VALLEYS
53 TO
63 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 91 TO 101 VALLEYS...78 TO 88 MOUNTAINS.
SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 70 VALLEYS
52 TO 62 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 89 TO 99 VALLEYS...76 TO 86 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 27 - SEP 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ704-210115-
METHOW VALLEY (ZONE 704)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MAZAMA, WINTHROP, AND TWISP
556 AM PDT WED AUG 20 2025
...GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-88.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-20 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........3 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-61.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-90.
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-17 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 56 TO 66. HIGHS 89 TO 99.
NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 63 TO 71. HIGHS 94 TO 102. WEST WIND UP TO
5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 61 TO 70. HIGHS
91 TO 101.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 27 - SEP 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ703-210115-
OKANOGAN VALLEY (ZONE 703)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CONCONULLY AND OMAK
556 AM PDT WED AUG 20 2025
...GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-89.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........15-23 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........6 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-61.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........40-50 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 4 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-90.
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-17 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 5 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 57 TO 67. HIGHS 89 TO 99.
NORTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 64 TO 70. HIGHS 92 TO 102. NORTH
WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 63 TO 70. HIGHS
91 TO 101.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 27 - SEP 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ702-210115-
COLVILLE RESERVATION (ZONE 702)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NESPELEM AND KELLER
556 AM PDT WED AUG 20 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-89 VALLEYS AND 71-80 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........15-22 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........3 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 9 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 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.....53-58.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........40-45 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 3 TO 9 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 4 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-92 VALLEYS AND 74-83 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-20 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST 3 TO 9 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 63. HIGHS 88 TO
98 VALLEYS...80 TO 90 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE 60S. HIGHS 92 TO
102 VALLEYS...84 TO 94 MOUNTAINS. NORTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 62 TO 67. HIGHS
91 TO 101 VALLEYS...83 TO 93 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 27 - SEP 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ699-210115-
OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS AND KETTLE MOUNTAINS (ZONE 699)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF REPUBLIC AND CURLEW
556 AM PDT WED AUG 20 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-90 VALLEYS AND 70-79 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........17-25 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 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.....48-56.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 15 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-91 VALLEYS AND 72-82 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........15-21 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 57. HIGHS 86 TO 96 VALLEYS
77 TO
87 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 64. HIGHS
91 TO 101 VALLEYS...82 TO 92 MOUNTAINS. NORTH WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 58 TO 66. HIGHS
92 TO 102 VALLEYS...82 TO 92 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 27 - SEP 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ700-701-210115-
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
556 AM PDT WED AUG 20 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-88 VALLEYS AND 70-80 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-25 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 24-35 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 PERCENT DRIER.
* 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.......9000 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.....48-58.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-91 VALLEYS AND 72-82 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-20 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 3 TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 60. HIGHS 87 TO 95 VALLEYS
76 TO
86 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 64. HIGHS
91 TO 101 VALLEYS...81 TO 91 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 56 TO 66. HIGHS
92 TO 102 VALLEYS...82 TO 92 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 27 - SEP 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
IDZ101-210115-
NORTHERN AND CENTRAL IDAHO PANHANDLE (ZONE 101)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ST. MARIES, RATHDRUM PRAIRIE,
SILVER VALLEY, BONNERS FERRY, AND PRIEST LAKE
556 AM PDT WED AUG 20 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-86 VALLEYS AND 70-80 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........1 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT WETTER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-58.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 45-55 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-88 VALLEYS AND 73-83 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-22 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 59. HIGHS 85 TO 94 VALLEYS
77 TO
87 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 64. HIGHS
89 TO 97 VALLEYS...80 TO 90 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 57 TO 67. HIGHS
89 TO 97 VALLEYS...80 TO 90 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 27 - SEP 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ705-706-210115-
FOOTHILLS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON CASCADES (ZONE 705)-
WATERVILLE PLATEAU (ZONE 706)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CHELAN, WENATCHEE, WATERVILLE,
AND GRAND COULEE
556 AM PDT WED AUG 20 2025
...GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-89.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-20 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 4 TO 13 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 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........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........35-50 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 4 TO 13 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-92.
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-16 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 57 TO 64. HIGHS 87 TO 97. NORTHEAST WIND
5 TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 61 TO 70. HIGHS 92 TO 102. NORTH WIND UP
TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 64 TO 72. HIGHS 94 TO 104. NORTH
WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 62 TO 71. HIGHS
92 TO 102.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 27 - SEP 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ707-708-210115-
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
556 AM PDT WED AUG 20 2025
...GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-89.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-24 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........2 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 4 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 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.....52-60.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-92.
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-15 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 63. HIGHS 91 TO 97. NORTHEAST WIND UP
TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 59 TO 69. HIGHS
95 TO 101. NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 59 TO 69. HIGHS
94 TO 102.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 27 - SEP 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ709-210115-
LOWER PALOUSE - SNAKE RIVER (ZONE 709)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF POMEROY
556 AM PDT WED AUG 20 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-91.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-28 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........1 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 4 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-62.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-55 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-95.
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-17 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 56 TO 63. HIGHS 90 TO 100. NORTHEAST WIND
5 TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 70. HIGHS
94 TO 104. NORTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 64 TO 70. HIGHS
92 TO 102.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR AUG 27 - SEP 02, 2025
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
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