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FNUS56 KOTX 291037
FWFOTX
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE WA
337 AM PDT WED APR 29 2026
DISCUSSION
A RIDGE PATTERN WILL BE IN PLACE THROUGH THE WEEKEND. IT WILL
LEAD TO A WARMING, DRYING TREND. POOR OVERNIGHT RH RECOVERY FOR
THE CASCADES AND CENTRAL COLUMBIA BASIN. MINOR HEAT RISK IS
EXPECTED FOR BASIN AND LOWER VALLEYS INTO START OF NEXT WEEK.
WINDS WILL BE LIGHT AND TERRAIN DRIVEN.
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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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WAZ696-698-300130-
EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL CASCADES (ZONE 696)-
EAST WASHINGTON NORTH CASCADES (ZONE 698)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF STEVENS PASS, LAKE WENATCHEE AREA,
AND LEAVENWORTH
337 AM PDT WED APR 29 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-72 VALLEYS AND 51-61 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........9 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-45 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 40-55 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 25 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST 3 TO 9 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....43-52 VALLEYS AND 35-45 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........15 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 20 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-76 VALLEYS AND 55-65 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-40 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 35-50 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHEAST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 45 TO 53 VALLEYS
37 TO
47 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 67 TO 77 VALLEYS...57 TO 67 MOUNTAINS. WEST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 48 TO 56 VALLEYS
40 TO
50 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 68 TO 78 VALLEYS...58 TO 68 MOUNTAINS. NORTH
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 57 VALLEYS
40 TO
50 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 75 TO 84 VALLEYS...63 TO 73 MOUNTAINS. NORTH
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 59 VALLEYS
42 TO 52 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 75 TO 85 VALLEYS...65 TO 75 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 06 - 12 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ697-300130-
EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE CHELAN NATIONAL
RECREATION AREA (ZONE 697)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF STEHEKIN
337 AM PDT WED APR 29 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-72 VALLEYS AND 49-59 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........10 DEGREES WARMER VALLEYS, AND 17 DEGREES
WARMER MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 20 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...EAST 3 TO 4 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....EAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....41-50 VALLEYS AND 34-44 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST 3 TO 4 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....EAST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-76 VALLEYS AND 53-63 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........40-55 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHEAST 3 TO 4 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 43 TO 51 VALLEYS
35 TO
45 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 66 TO 76 VALLEYS...54 TO 64 MOUNTAINS.
SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 45 TO 54 VALLEYS
37 TO
47 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 67 TO 77 VALLEYS...54 TO 64 MOUNTAINS.
NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 55 VALLEYS
37 TO
47 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 73 TO 83 VALLEYS...61 TO 71 MOUNTAINS. NORTH
WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
MONDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 57 VALLEYS
40 TO 50 MOUNTAINS.
HIGHS 74 TO 84 VALLEYS...63 TO 73 MOUNTAINS.
TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 56 VALLEYS
39 TO
49 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 69 TO 79 VALLEYS...58 TO 68 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 06 - 12 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ704-300130-
METHOW VALLEY (ZONE 704)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MAZAMA, WINTHROP, AND TWISP
337 AM PDT WED APR 29 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....65-73.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........2 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 3 TO 5 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....42-50.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 5 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-77.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-30 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH UP TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 44 TO 52. HIGHS 70 TO 78. WEST WIND
UP TO 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 47 TO 56. HIGHS 71 TO 80. NORTH
WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 57. HIGHS 78 TO 86. NORTH WIND
UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 58. HIGHS
78 TO 88.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 06 - 12 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ703-300130-
OKANOGAN VALLEY (ZONE 703)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CONCONULLY AND OMAK
337 AM PDT WED APR 29 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....67-76.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-30 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........2 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....46-50.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-80.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-25 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 3 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 50. HIGHS 72 TO 81. SOUTH WIND
UP TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 51 TO 56. HIGHS 74 TO 83. NORTH
WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 57. HIGHS 79 TO 88. NORTH WIND
5 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 58. HIGHS
81 TO 91.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 06 - 12 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ702-300130-
COLVILLE RESERVATION (ZONE 702)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NESPELEM AND KELLER
337 AM PDT WED APR 29 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-73 VALLEYS AND 57-66 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....44-48.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 3 TO 4 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST 3 TO 5 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-78 VALLEYS AND 62-70 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-28 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S TO LOWER 50S. HIGHS
70 TO 80 VALLEYS...65 TO 72 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHEAST WIND UP TO
5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 73 TO
83 VALLEYS...67 TO 74 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 54. HIGHS 77 TO 86 VALLEYS
71 TO 79 MOUNTAINS. NORTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 56. HIGHS
79 TO 89 VALLEYS...72 TO 82 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 06 - 12 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ699-300130-
OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS AND KETTLE MOUNTAINS (ZONE 699)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF REPUBLIC AND CURLEW
337 AM PDT WED APR 29 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....65-73 VALLEYS AND 57-66 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........12 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 3 TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 3 TO 5 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....41-47.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-75 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 55-65 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 15 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 3 TO 4 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST 3 TO 5 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-79 VALLEYS AND 62-70 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-29 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH UP TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 0 TO 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 44 TO 50. HIGHS 71 TO 80 VALLEYS
64 TO 72 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 45 TO 53. HIGHS 73 TO
81 VALLEYS...66 TO 73 MOUNTAINS. NORTH WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 53. HIGHS 77 TO 86 VALLEYS
71 TO 79 MOUNTAINS. NORTH WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 55. HIGHS
79 TO 89 VALLEYS...72 TO 82 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 06 - 12 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ700-701-300130-
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
337 AM PDT WED APR 29 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-71 VALLEYS AND 54-63 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........29-40 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 35-50 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH UP TO 4 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 3 TO 5 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-47.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST AROUND 3 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-77 VALLEYS AND 59-69 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHEAST UP TO 4 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 42 TO 50. HIGHS 71 TO 78 VALLEYS
62 TO 71 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 45 TO 53. HIGHS 73 TO
81 VALLEYS...63 TO 73 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 53. HIGHS 77 TO 85 VALLEYS
67 TO 76 MOUNTAINS. NORTH WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 55. HIGHS
78 TO 87 VALLEYS...69 TO 79 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 06 - 12 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
IDZ101-300130-
NORTHERN AND CENTRAL IDAHO PANHANDLE (ZONE 101)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ST. MARIES, RATHDRUM PRAIRIE,
SILVER VALLEY, BONNERS FERRY, AND PRIEST LAKE
337 AM PDT WED APR 29 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE
LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON. A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-67 VALLEYS AND 51-61 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-45 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 45-60 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 15 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH UP TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....37-44.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........71-90 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 65-80 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST 3 TO 4 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....67-72 VALLEYS AND 57-67 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........29-35 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 30-45 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST 3 TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....EAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 40 TO 47. HIGHS 69 TO 75 VALLEYS
60 TO 70 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 43 TO 51. HIGHS 71 TO
77 VALLEYS...62 TO 72 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43 TO 52. HIGHS 74 TO 79 VALLEYS
65 TO 75 MOUNTAINS. NORTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 53. HIGHS
74 TO 81 VALLEYS...65 TO 75 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 06 - 12 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ705-706-300130-
FOOTHILLS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON CASCADES (ZONE 705)-
WATERVILLE PLATEAU (ZONE 706)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CHELAN, WENATCHEE, WATERVILLE,
AND GRAND COULEE
337 AM PDT WED APR 29 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-75.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....45-52.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 3 TO 5 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-79.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-28 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 47 TO 54. HIGHS 72 TO 81. SOUTHEAST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 51 TO 57. HIGHS 74 TO 83. NORTH
WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 59. HIGHS 79 TO 87. NORTH WIND
5 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 60. HIGHS
80 TO 90.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 06 - 12 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ707-708-300130-
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
337 AM PDT WED APR 29 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-73.
* 24 HR TREND........6 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-40 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....42-49.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST 3 TO 5 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-79.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-30 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 45 TO 51. HIGHS 74 TO 82. EAST WIND
UP TO 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 48 TO 56. HIGHS 77 TO 85.
NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 58. HIGHS 79 TO 88. NORTHEAST
WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 59. HIGHS
80 TO 90.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 06 - 12 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ709-300130-
LOWER PALOUSE - SNAKE RIVER (ZONE 709)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF POMEROY
337 AM PDT WED APR 29 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-72.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-45 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST 3 TO 9 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....42-47.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-78.
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-35 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 45 TO 50. HIGHS 72 TO 82. EAST WIND
5 TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 50S. HIGHS
75 TO 85. EAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 50S. HIGHS
77 TO 87. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID
50S. HIGHS 76 TO 86.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 06 - 12 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
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