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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE WA
447 AM PDT THU APR 30 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 THROUGH FRIDAY. A SHORTWAVE
ON SUNDAY WILL BRING GUSTY NORTHERLY WINDS THROUGH OKANOGAN VALLEY
AND COLUMBIA BASIN.
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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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WAZ696-698-010130-
EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL CASCADES (ZONE 696)-
EAST WASHINGTON NORTH CASCADES (ZONE 698)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF STEVENS PASS, LAKE WENATCHEE AREA,
AND LEAVENWORTH
447 AM PDT THU APR 30 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-75 VALLEYS AND 54-64 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-40 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 35-50 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHEAST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHEAST 3 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....45-54 VALLEYS AND 37-47 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........10 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND UNCHANGED
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-77 VALLEYS AND 56-66 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-45 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHEAST 3 TO 7 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 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 49 TO 57 VALLEYS
41 TO
51 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 69 TO 79 VALLEYS...58 TO 68 MOUNTAINS. NORTH
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 58 VALLEYS
41 TO 51 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 76 TO 86 VALLEYS...65 TO 75 MOUNTAINS.
NORTHWEST WIND 4 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 60 VALLEYS
43 TO 53 MOUNTAINS.
HIGHS 76 TO 86 VALLEYS...66 TO 76 MOUNTAINS.
WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 58 VALLEYS
42 TO
52 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 72 TO 82 VALLEYS...63 TO 73 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 07 - 13 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ697-010130-
EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE CHELAN NATIONAL
RECREATION AREA (ZONE 697)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF STEHEKIN
447 AM PDT THU APR 30 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....65-75 VALLEYS AND 52-62 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED VALLEYS, AND 11 DEGREES WARMER
MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........40-55 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHEAST 3 TO 4 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHEAST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....44-52 VALLEYS AND 36-46 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND UNCHANGED
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...EAST 3 TO 4 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHEAST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-76 VALLEYS AND 55-65 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-50 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 4 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 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...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 46 TO
55 VALLEYS...38 TO 48 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 67 TO 77 VALLEYS...55 TO
65 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 56 VALLEYS
39 TO
49 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 74 TO 84 VALLEYS...61 TO 71 MOUNTAINS.
NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 56 VALLEYS
39 TO 49 MOUNTAINS.
HIGHS 72 TO 82 VALLEYS...61 TO 71 MOUNTAINS.
WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 55 VALLEYS
39 TO
49 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 69 TO 79 VALLEYS...59 TO 69 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 07 - 13 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ704-010130-
METHOW VALLEY (ZONE 704)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MAZAMA, WINTHROP, AND TWISP
447 AM PDT THU APR 30 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-76.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-29 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........1 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....43-51.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-78.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-29 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 48 TO 57. HIGHS 72 TO 81. NORTH
WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 58. HIGHS 78 TO
88. NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 59. HIGHS 81 TO 88.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 58. HIGHS 77 TO 85.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 07 - 13 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ703-010130-
OKANOGAN VALLEY (ZONE 703)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CONCONULLY AND OMAK
447 AM PDT THU APR 30 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-79.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-25 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........3 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 3 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-53.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-55 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-81.
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-23 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 8 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...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 50S. HIGHS
75 TO 84. NORTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 57. HIGHS 80 TO
90. NORTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID TO
UPPER 50S. HIGHS 80 TO 90.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 07 - 13 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ702-010130-
COLVILLE RESERVATION (ZONE 702)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NESPELEM AND KELLER
447 AM PDT THU APR 30 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-77 VALLEYS AND 62-69 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-29 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........4 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 12 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....46-50.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-55 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-80 VALLEYS AND 65-72 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-25 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 50 TO 55. HIGHS 74 TO
84 VALLEYS...68 TO 76 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 55. HIGHS 78 TO
88 VALLEYS...71 TO 81 MOUNTAINS. NORTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 57. HIGHS
77 TO 87 VALLEYS...71 TO 81 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 07 - 13 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ699-010130-
OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS AND KETTLE MOUNTAINS (ZONE 699)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF REPUBLIC AND CURLEW
447 AM PDT THU APR 30 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-78 VALLEYS AND 62-70 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-30 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH UP TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....43-49.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 45-55 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-80 VALLEYS AND 64-72 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-25 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH UP TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 47 TO 53. HIGHS 74 TO
83 VALLEYS...67 TO 75 MOUNTAINS. NORTH WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 54. HIGHS 78 TO
88 VALLEYS...71 TO 81 MOUNTAINS. NORTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 56. HIGHS
78 TO 88 VALLEYS...72 TO 82 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 07 - 13 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ700-701-010130-
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
447 AM PDT THU APR 30 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-76 VALLEYS AND 59-69 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........6 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHEAST UP TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 0 TO 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....42-49.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...EAST 3 TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-79 VALLEYS AND 62-71 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-30 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHEAST UP TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 45 TO 52. HIGHS 75 TO
82 VALLEYS...64 TO 74 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 54. HIGHS 77 TO
87 VALLEYS...68 TO 78 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 55. HIGHS
76 TO 86 VALLEYS...68 TO 78 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 07 - 13 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
IDZ101-010130-
NORTHERN AND CENTRAL IDAHO PANHANDLE (ZONE 101)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ST. MARIES, RATHDRUM PRAIRIE,
SILVER VALLEY, BONNERS FERRY, AND PRIEST LAKE
447 AM PDT THU APR 30 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-72 VALLEYS AND 57-67 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........6 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........28-35 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 30-45 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 15 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST 3 TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....EAST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 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.....40-47.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 55-65 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...EAST 3 TO 4 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....EAST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-75 VALLEYS AND 60-70 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-35 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 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...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 44 TO 51. HIGHS 73 TO
78 VALLEYS...63 TO 73 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 53. HIGHS 74 TO
82 VALLEYS...65 TO 75 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 54. HIGHS
71 TO 80 VALLEYS...63 TO 73 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 07 - 13 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ705-706-010130-
FOOTHILLS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON CASCADES (ZONE 705)-
WATERVILLE PLATEAU (ZONE 706)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CHELAN, WENATCHEE, WATERVILLE,
AND GRAND COULEE
447 AM PDT THU APR 30 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-79.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-27 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........3 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....47-53.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-81.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-26 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 52 TO 58. HIGHS 76 TO 84. NORTH
WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 59. HIGHS 79 TO
89. NORTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 60. HIGHS
79 TO 89.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 07 - 13 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ707-708-010130-
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
447 AM PDT THU APR 30 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-79.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-30 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* 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.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....45-50.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-83.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-29 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 50 TO 57. HIGHS 77 TO 86.
NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 59. HIGHS 80 TO
90. NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 58. HIGHS
78 TO 88.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 07 - 13 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ709-010130-
LOWER PALOUSE - SNAKE RIVER (ZONE 709)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF POMEROY
447 AM PDT THU APR 30 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....67-77.
* 24 HR TREND........7 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....45-50.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 4 TO 9 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-84.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 50 TO 56. HIGHS 76 TO 86. EAST
WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID
50S. HIGHS 78 TO 88. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 50S. HIGHS 75 TO 85.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 50S. HIGHS
74 TO 83.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 07 - 13 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
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