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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE WA
551 AM PDT FRI OCT 23 2026
DISCUSSION
WETTING RAINS FELL ACROSS IDAHO, FAR EASTERN WASHINGTON, AND INTO
THE MOSES LAKE AREA. RAIN WILL TAPER OFF ACROSS IDAHO THIS
MORNING WITH GUSTY WINDS ACROSS THE REGION. STRONGEST WINDS WILL
IMPACT NORTH-CENTRAL WASHINGTON INTO THE WESTERN COLUMBIA BASIN
WITH A GENERAL NORTHWEST TO NORTH DIRECTION. THIS WILL COMBINE
WITH AFTERNOON HUMIDITY NEAR OR BELOW 20% LEADING TO ELEVATED FIRE
WEATHER CONDITIONS. SUBSEQUENT WEATHER DISTURBANCES WILL TRACK
NEAR OR THROUGH THE REGION SUNDAY INTO NEXT WEEK BRINGING ON AND
OFF CHANCES FOR LIGHT PRECIPITATION HOWEVER DETAILS CONTINUE TO
COME WITH HIGH UNCERTAINTY.
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FORECASTS FOR 20 FOOT WIND SPEEDS (VALLEYS AND RIDGE TOPS) ARE
10 MINUTE AVERAGES REFLECTING RAWS WIND.
***VENTILATION INDEX IS DERIVED FROM TRANSPORT WIND
MULTIPLIED BY THE MIXING HEIGHT DIVIDED BY 100.
CATEGORIES: LOW (< 200), MODERATE (200-500),
HIGH (500-800), AND VERY HIGH (> 800).
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WAZ696-698-240130-
EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL CASCADES (ZONE 696)-
EAST WASHINGTON NORTH CASCADES (ZONE 698)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF STEVENS PASS, LAKE WENATCHEE AREA,
AND LEAVENWORTH
551 AM PDT FRI OCT 23 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....52-61 VALLEYS AND 41-51 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........10 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........21 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35
MPH IN THE MORNING DECREASING TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 12 TO 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 45
MPH IN THE MORNING DECREASING TO 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (586).
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....26-35.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 45-60 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED VALLEYS, AND 15 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST UP TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST UP TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (90).
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-58 VALLEYS AND 39-49 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-45 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...LIGHT WINDS IN THE MORNING BECOMING
SOUTHEAST 3 TO 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH UP TO 5 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (260).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 29 TO 37. HIGHS 48 TO 57 VALLEYS...38 TO
48 MOUNTAINS. EAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS. LOWS 36 TO 46 VALLEYS...30 TO 39 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 49 TO
58 VALLEYS...39 TO 49 MOUNTAINS. NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS. LOWS 36 TO 46 VALLEYS...29 TO 39 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 48 TO
58 VALLEYS...37 TO 47 MOUNTAINS. NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN SHOWERS,
MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS AND LIGHT FREEZING VALLEY RAIN. LOWS 34 TO
44 VALLEYS...27 TO 37 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 47 TO 57 VALLEYS...36 TO
46 MOUNTAINS.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 32 TO 42 VALLEYS...25 TO 35 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS
46 TO 56 VALLEYS...36 TO 46 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR OCT 30 - NOV 05, 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ697-240130-
EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE CHELAN NATIONAL
RECREATION AREA (ZONE 697)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF STEHEKIN
551 AM PDT FRI OCT 23 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....52-62 VALLEYS AND 41-51 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........10 DEGREES COOLER VALLEYS, AND 15 DEGREES
COOLER MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........23-30 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 25-40 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 5 TO 16 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN
THE MORNING.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 10 TO 16 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35
MPH IN THE MORNING.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (458).
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....27-34.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........80 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 45-60 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED VALLEYS, AND 25 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 5 MPH IN THE EVENING SHIFTING
TO THE NORTHEAST UP TO 3 MPH OVERNIGHT.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE EVENING SHIFTING TO
THE SOUTHWEST 3 TO 5 MPH OVERNIGHT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (63).
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-56 VALLEYS AND 42-52 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........29-45 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (268).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 30 TO 38. HIGHS 50 TO 59 VALLEYS...40 TO
50 MOUNTAINS. EAST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN AND
HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 36 TO 45 VALLEYS...30 TO
39 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 51 TO 61 VALLEYS...40 TO 50 MOUNTAINS.
NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 36 TO 43 VALLEYS...28 TO 37 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS
49 TO 59 VALLEYS...38 TO 48 MOUNTAINS.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS.
LOWS 33 TO 41 VALLEYS...25 TO 35 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 49 TO
59 VALLEYS...38 TO 48 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR OCT 30 - NOV 05, 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ704-240130-
METHOW VALLEY (ZONE 704)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MAZAMA, WINTHROP, AND TWISP
551 AM PDT FRI OCT 23 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-64.
* 24 HR TREND........9 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-20 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........17 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 8 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (703).
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....24-34.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH UP TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (83).
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-56.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS IN THE MORNING BECOMING SOUTHEAST
3 TO 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (181).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS
27 TO 37. HIGHS 52 TO 59. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS
32 TO 41. HIGHS 51 TO 59. NORTH WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 31 TO
41. HIGHS 51 TO 58. NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW SHOWERS.
LOWS 29 TO 39. HIGHS 48 TO 56.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS
27 TO 36. HIGHS 47 TO 55.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR OCT 30 - NOV 05, 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ703-240130-
OKANOGAN VALLEY (ZONE 703)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CONCONULLY AND OMAK
551 AM PDT FRI OCT 23 2026
..GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. PATCHY BLOWING DUST UNTIL LATE
AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....54-64.
* 24 HR TREND........8 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-23 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 11 TO 22 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH IN THE
MORNING DECREASING TO 35 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (854).
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. WIDESPREAD FROST EARLY IN THE
MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....31-37.
* 24 HR TREND........9 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH UP TO 9 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE
EVENING.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (95).
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. WIDESPREAD FROST EARLY IN THE
MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-57.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-40 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST UP TO 4 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO
THE SOUTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (265).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS
34 TO 41. HIGHS 52 TO 60. NORTH WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS NEAR 40.
HIGHS 51 TO 59. NORTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS NEAR 40.
HIGHS 50 TO 59. NORTH WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE
MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS 48 TO 57.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS
IN THE 30S. HIGHS 47 TO 55.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR OCT 30 - NOV 05, 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ702-240130-
COLVILLE RESERVATION (ZONE 702)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NESPELEM AND KELLER
551 AM PDT FRI OCT 23 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....52-62 VALLEYS AND 45-53 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........10 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-23 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........19 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 6 TO 17 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH IN THE
MORNING DECREASING TO 35 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 6 TO 17 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH IN THE
MORNING DECREASING TO 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (770).
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....30-35.
* 24 HR TREND........6 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 45-55 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 3 TO 9 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE
EVENING.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 3 TO 9 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
EVENING.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (142).
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....49-59 VALLEYS AND 43-52 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-45 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...EAST 3 TO 4 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO
THE SOUTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHEAST 3 TO 5 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (323).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 34 TO 39. HIGHS 51 TO 61 VALLEYS...45 TO
54 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 36 TO 42.
HIGHS 49 TO 59 VALLEYS...44 TO 53 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS
35 TO 41. HIGHS 47 TO 57 VALLEYS...42 TO 51 MOUNTAINS. NORTHWEST
WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN SHOWERS.
LOWS 33 TO 38. HIGHS 47 TO 57 VALLEYS...41 TO 49 MOUNTAINS.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 31 TO 36. HIGHS 46 TO 56 VALLEYS...40 TO
49 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR OCT 30 - NOV 05, 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ699-240130-
OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS AND KETTLE MOUNTAINS (ZONE 699)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF REPUBLIC AND CURLEW
551 AM PDT FRI OCT 23 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-60 VALLEYS AND 43-51 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........12 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-27 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........14 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 4 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH
IN THE MORNING DECREASING TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 4 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH IN
THE MORNING DECREASING TO 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (761).
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....26-34.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-75 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 50-65 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH UP TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH UP TO 7 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE
EVENING.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (151).
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....47-56 VALLEYS AND 41-50 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-45 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHEAST UP TO 4 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHEAST UP TO 4 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (381).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW SHOWERS.
LOWS 31 TO 38. HIGHS 50 TO 59 VALLEYS...44 TO 52 MOUNTAINS.
NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS. LOWS 32 TO 40. HIGHS 49 TO 58 VALLEYS...43 TO
51 MOUNTAINS. NORTH WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS
32 TO 40. HIGHS 48 TO 55 VALLEYS...41 TO 49 MOUNTAINS. NORTHWEST
WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND
MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 30 TO 38. HIGHS 46 TO 54 VALLEYS...
40 TO 48 MOUNTAINS.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 27 TO 35. HIGHS 46 TO 54 VALLEYS...39 TO
48 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR OCT 30 - NOV 05, 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ700-701-240130-
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
551 AM PDT FRI OCT 23 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-60 VALLEYS AND 44-52 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........11 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-30 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 27-40 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN
THE MORNING.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN
THE MORNING.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (432) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
HIGH (682) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....26-35.
* 24 HR TREND........15 DEGREES COOLER VALLEYS, AND 8 DEGREES
COOLER MOUNTAINS.
* MAX HUMIDITY........71-90 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 61-80 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED VALLEYS, AND 25 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH UP TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH UP TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (99).
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-56 VALLEYS AND 41-49 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-45 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 40-55 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHEAST UP TO 3 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHEAST 3 TO 4 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING
TO THE SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (305).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 29 TO 39. HIGHS 53 TO 59 VALLEYS
44 TO 53 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS. LOWS 31 TO 41. HIGHS 50 TO 56 VALLEYS...42 TO
50 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS
30 TO 40. HIGHS 47 TO 54 VALLEYS...39 TO 47 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND
UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH
MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 29 TO 38. HIGHS 47 TO 54 VALLEYS...
38 TO 46 MOUNTAINS.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 26 TO 36. HIGHS 47 TO 53 VALLEYS...38 TO
47 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR OCT 30 - NOV 05, 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
IDZ101-240130-
NORTHERN AND CENTRAL IDAHO PANHANDLE (ZONE 101)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ST. MARIES, RATHDRUM PRAIRIE,
SILVER VALLEY, BONNERS FERRY, AND PRIEST LAKE
551 AM PDT FRI OCT 23 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY BECOMING PARTLY SUNNY. A
CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS UNTIL THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....51-59 VALLEYS AND 43-52 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........21 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 55-70 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 20 PERCENT WETTER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 9 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN
THE MORNING.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 9 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (448).
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....29-39.
* 24 HR TREND........10 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........80-90 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 70-80 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED VALLEYS, AND 20 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST UP TO 4 MPH IN THE EVENING SHIFTING TO
THE SOUTH OVERNIGHT.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE EVENING SHIFTING TO
THE SOUTH OVERNIGHT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (80).
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....51-56 VALLEYS AND 42-52 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-50 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH UP TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH UP TO 5 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (294).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 31 TO 40. HIGHS 53 TO 61 VALLEYS
46 TO 56 MOUNTAINS. EAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 31 TO 41.
HIGHS 51 TO 57 VALLEYS...43 TO 53 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS
LIKELY. LOWS 32 TO 41. HIGHS 46 TO 52 VALLEYS...37 TO
46 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH
MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 31 TO 40. HIGHS 47 TO 52 VALLEYS...
38 TO 48 MOUNTAINS.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 27 TO 36. HIGHS 47 TO 52 VALLEYS...38 TO
48 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR OCT 30 - NOV 05, 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ707-240130-
WESTERN COLUMBIA BASIN (ZONE 707)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MOSES LAKE AND EPHRATA
551 AM PDT FRI OCT 23 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-65.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-23 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........26 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 11 TO 22 MPH WITH GUSTS 35 TO 45
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (792).
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. WIDESPREAD FROST OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....28-37.
* 24 HR TREND........10 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........71-90 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH UP TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (71).
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. WIDESPREAD FROST EARLY IN THE
MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-58.
* MIN HUMIDITY........40-45 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING
TO THE SOUTHEAST 3 TO 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (222).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 32 TO 38.
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S TO LOWER 60S. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 35 TO 41.
HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER 50S. NORTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 33 TO
40. HIGHS 54 TO 59. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 31 TO
39. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER 50S.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 31 TO
38. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 50S.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR OCT 30 - NOV 05, 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ708-240130-
EASTERN COLUMBIA BASIN - PALOUSE - SPOKANE AREA (ZONE 708)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SPOKANE, PULLMAN, RITZVILLE, WILBUR,
AND CHENEY
551 AM PDT FRI OCT 23 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE FOR SHOWERS
EARLY MORNING BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-62.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-29 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........31 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 9 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (528) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO HIGH
(757) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. WIDESPREAD FROST OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....29-35.
* 24 HR TREND........11 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........75-90 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 3 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH
IN THE EVENING SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST 3 TO 5 MPH OVERNIGHT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (92).
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. WIDESPREAD FROST EARLY IN THE
MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-60.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-40 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (294).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 33 TO 39.
HIGHS 58 TO 63. EAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. LOWS 34 TO 41. HIGHS 50 TO 59. SOUTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. LOWS 31 TO 38. HIGHS 51 TO 57.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR OCT 30 - NOV 05, 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ709-240130-
LOWER PALOUSE - SNAKE RIVER (ZONE 709)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF POMEROY
551 AM PDT FRI OCT 23 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING SUNNY. A CHANCE OF
RAIN SHOWERS EARLY IN THE MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....51-61.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-40 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 11 TO 22 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (517) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (879) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. WIDESPREAD FROST OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....32-37.
* 24 HR TREND........9 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........61-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (129).
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. WIDESPREAD FROST EARLY IN THE
MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-62.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-45 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 3 TO 7 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING
TO THE EAST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (173).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 34 TO 41. HIGHS 57 TO 66. SOUTHEAST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. LOWS 36 TO 43. HIGHS 51 TO 61. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO
5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. LOWS 32 TO 39. HIGHS 50 TO 60.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR OCT 30 - NOV 05, 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ705-706-240130-
FOOTHILLS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON CASCADES (ZONE 705)-
WATERVILLE PLATEAU (ZONE 706)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CHELAN, WENATCHEE, WATERVILLE,
AND GRAND COULEE
551 AM PDT FRI OCT 23 2026
..GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. PATCHY BLOWING DUST.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-65.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-25 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 11 TO 22 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
40 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (781).
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. WIDESPREAD FROST OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....30-38.
* 24 HR TREND........10 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH UP TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (107).
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. WIDESPREAD FROST EARLY IN THE
MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-59.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-40 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST UP TO 6 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING
TO THE SOUTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (105) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
MODERATE (319) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS
33 TO 42. HIGHS 51 TO 60. NORTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 36 TO 44.
HIGHS 51 TO 59. NORTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 34 TO
43. HIGHS 51 TO 60. WEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 33 TO
42. HIGHS 49 TO 57.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS
32 TO 41. HIGHS 48 TO 56.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR OCT 30 - NOV 05, 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
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