Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Spokane, WA
Issued by NWS Spokane, WA
492
FNUS56 KOTX 092155
FWFOTX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Eastern Washington and North Idaho
National Weather Service Spokane WA
255 PM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Central WA:
- Gusty north winds down the Okanogan Valley Friday afternoon.
- Light precipitation beginning tomorrow morning.
Eastern WA:
- Increasing shower chances through Saturday.
- Gusty afternoon winds through Saturday.
North ID:
- Light winds and dry conditions through tomorrow.
- Light precipitation beginning tomorrow afternoon.
An incoming Low will bring increasing showers chances region wide
by the weekend. Temperatures cool below normal over the weekend
with chances for light snow in the mountains. Potential for gusty
winds across the Basin on Saturday.
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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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WAZ696-698-101315-
East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696)-
East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698)-
Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Lake Wenatchee Area,
and Leavenworth
255 PM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy. A
chance of rain showers late in the night.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....46-56.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........45-60 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent drier valleys, and 25 percent drier
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...North 3 to 8 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....East 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....East 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....63-73 valleys and 53-63 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 9 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain and high mountain snow
showers in the evening, then a chance of rain and high mountain
snow showers overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....41-51 valleys and 33-43 mountains.
* Max Humidity........70-80 percent valleys and 80-90 percent
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 6 to 10 mph with gusts to around
20 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 8 to 18 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....40 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the
morning. Snow showers through the day. Rain showers in the
afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....50-60 valleys and 40-50 mountains.
* Min Humidity........55-70 percent valleys and 65-80 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 6 to 10 mph with gusts to around
20 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 8 to 18 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....30 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY...Colder. Valley rain and mountain snow showers. Lows
36 to 46 valleys...28 to 38 mountains. Highs 46 to 55 valleys...
34 to 44 mountains. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of valley rain and
mountain snow showers. Lows 33 to 43 valleys...26 to
36 mountains. Highs 42 to 52 valleys...32 to 42 mountains.
Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Widespread frost. Lows 31 to
41 valleys...24 to 34 mountains. Highs 51 to 61 valleys...41 to
51 mountains. Northwest wind up to 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36 to
46 valleys...29 to 39 mountains. Highs 54 to 64 valleys...44 to
54 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 17 - 23 2025
Above normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ697-101315-
East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National
Recreation Area (Zone 697)-
Including the city of Stehekin
255 PM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers late
in the night.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....53-60 valleys and 44-53 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........6 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........45-60 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent drier valleys, and 10 percent drier
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 3 to 7 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....East 4 to 12 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....East 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....65-75 valleys and 54-64 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........5 degrees cooler valleys, and 11 degrees
cooler mountains.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged valleys, and 10 percent wetter
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 7 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 4 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain and high mountain snow
showers in the evening, then rain and high mountain snow showers
likely overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....42-51 valleys and 33-43 mountains.
* Max Humidity........65-80 percent valleys and 80-90 percent
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 5 to 8 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 5 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....70 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Cloudy. Rain and high mountain snow showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....50-60 valleys and 39-49 mountains.
* Min Humidity........65-80 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 5 to 9 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 6 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY...Colder. Valley rain and mountain snow showers. Lows
38 to 47 valleys...29 to 39 mountains. Highs 46 to 56 valleys...
34 to 44 mountains. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and
mountain snow showers. Lows 35 to 44 valleys...26 to
36 mountains. Highs 45 to 55 valleys...33 to 43 mountains. East
wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Widespread frost. Lows 33 to
41 valleys...24 to 34 mountains. Highs 54 to 64 valleys...42 to
52 mountains. Northwest wind up to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37 to
46 valleys...29 to 39 mountains. Highs 57 to 67 valleys...45 to
55 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 17 - 23 2025
Above normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ704-101315-
Methow Valley (Zone 704)-
Including the cities of Mazama, Winthrop, and Twisp
255 PM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers late
in the night.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....46-56.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Max Humidity........45-60 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......North 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....67-75.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......Southeast 6 to 10 mph with gusts to around
20 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....37-47.
* Max Humidity........71-90 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....55-63.
* Min Humidity........45-55 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......West 3 to 7 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY...Cooler. Rain showers likely. Lows 33 to 43. Highs 48 to
56. Northwest wind up to 5 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain or snow showers likely. Lows
30 to 40. Highs 45 to 54. North wind up to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Widespread frost. Lows 28 to 38. Highs
54 to 62. North wind up to 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32 to 42. Highs
57 to 65.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 17 - 23 2025
Above normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ703-101315-
Okanogan Valley (Zone 703)-
Including the cities of Conconully and Omak
255 PM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers late
in the night.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....50-55.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........50-65 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......North 4 to 12 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....North 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers
through the day.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....67-77.
* 24 hr Trend........5 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......Southeast 8 to 12 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy. A
chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....42-47.
* Max Humidity........71-90 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 3 to 11 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....55-63.
* Min Humidity........50-65 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 3 to 9 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY THROUGH COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy with rain showers
likely. Lows 35 to 43. Highs 47 to 57. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33 to 39. Highs 53 to 62. North
wind 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 41. Highs
55 to 65.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 17 - 23 2025
Above normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ702-101315-
Colville Reservation (Zone 702)-
Including the cities of Nespelem and Keller
255 PM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers late
in the night.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....50-56.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree warmer.
* Max Humidity........40-55 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 3 to 11 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 4 to 12 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....67-77 valleys and 61-71 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........5 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........7 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southeast 3 to 11 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southeast 4 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southeast 15 to 25 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy. A
chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....40-46.
* Max Humidity........75-90 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 10 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....53-63 valleys and 46-55 mountains.
* Min Humidity........45-60 percent valleys and 55-70 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 6 to 10 mph with gusts to around
20 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 8 to 12 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY...Cooler. Valley rain and mountain snow showers likely.
Lows 35 to 42. Highs 48 to 58 valleys...41 to 51 mountains.
Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and
mountain snow showers. Lows 33 to 42. Highs 45 to 55 valleys...
38 to 47 mountains. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 38. Highs 53 to 63 valleys...
46 to 55 mountains. North wind up to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 33 to 39. Highs 55 to
65 valleys...47 to 57 mountains.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34 to 40. Highs 55 to 65 valleys...
48 to 58 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 17 - 23 2025
Above normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ699-101315-
Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699)-
Including the cities of Republic and Curlew
255 PM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....45-55.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Max Humidity........45-60 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged valleys, and 10 percent drier
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 3 to 7 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....East 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....69-79 valleys and 61-70 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........5 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........7 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southeast 8 to 12 mph with gusts to
around 20 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southeast 8 to 12 mph with gusts to
around 20 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy. A
chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....39-45.
* Max Humidity........75-90 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 8 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the
morning, then rain showers likely in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....53-63 valleys and 45-55 mountains.
* Min Humidity........55-65 percent valleys and 60-75 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 7 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....50 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY...Cooler. Valley rain and mountain snow showers likely.
Lows 32 to 39. Highs 47 to 57 valleys...39 to 49 mountains.
Northwest wind up to 5 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of valley rain and
mountain snow showers. Lows 30 to 38. Highs 45 to 55 valleys...
37 to 46 mountains. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Widespread frost. Lows 27 to 35. Highs
52 to 62 valleys...45 to 55 mountains. North wind up to 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 37. Highs 54 to
64 valleys...46 to 56 mountains.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 37. Highs 55 to 65 valleys...
47 to 57 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 17 - 23 2025
Above normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ700-701-101315-
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
255 PM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....45-55.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........50-65 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged valleys, and 5 percent drier
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 3 to 9 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....East 6 to 12 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. A chance of rain showers
through the day.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....70-77 valleys and 61-71 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........30-35 percent valleys and 35-45 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........9 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 8 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southeast 5 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....38-45.
* Max Humidity........81-100 percent valleys and 80-90 percent
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 6 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 4 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the
morning, then rain showers likely early in the afternoon. Rain
showers late in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....53-61 valleys and 43-53 mountains.
* Min Humidity........50-65 percent valleys and 65-80 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 6 to 10 mph with gusts to around
20 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 6 to 10 mph with gusts to around
20 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....30 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY...Cooler. Rain and high mountain snow showers. Lows 33 to
42. Highs 49 to 57 valleys...39 to 49 mountains. Southwest wind
up to 5 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and
mountain snow showers. Lows 29 to 39. Highs 45 to 53 valleys...
35 to 45 mountains. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Widespread frost. Lows 26 to 36. Highs
54 to 61 valleys...44 to 54 mountains. Northeast wind up to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 28 to 38. Highs 55 to
62 valleys...45 to 55 mountains.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29 to 39. Highs 55 to 63 valleys...
45 to 55 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 17 - 23 2025
Above normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
$$
IDZ101-101315-
Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101)-
Including the cities of St. Maries, Rathdrum Prairie,
Silver Valley, Bonners Ferry, and Priest Lake
255 PM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....46-56.
* 24 hr Trend........8 degrees warmer valleys, and 3 degrees warmer
mountains.
* Max Humidity........55-70 percent valleys and 45-60 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent wetter valleys, and 10 percent
wetter mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 3 to 9 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....East 3 to 13 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....East 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. A chance of rain showers
through the day.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....71-78 valleys and 64-74 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........30-45 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........7 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 8 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 12 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers early
in the evening, then rain showers likely in the late evening and
overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....39-47.
* Max Humidity........81-100 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Excellent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 6 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....52-58 valleys and 43-53 mountains.
* Min Humidity........55-70 percent valleys and 65-80 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 8 to 12 mph with gusts to
around 20 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 6 to 10 mph with gusts to
around 20 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....30 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY...Rain and high mountain snow showers. Lows 33 to 43.
Highs 45 to 51 valleys...36 to 46 mountains. South wind 5 to
10 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of valley rain and
mountain snow showers. Lows 28 to 38. Highs 44 to 52 valleys...
36 to 46 mountains. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Lows 26 to 35. Highs
51 to 59 valleys...42 to 52 mountains. Northeast wind up to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 29 to
38. Highs 53 to 60 valleys...43 to 53 mountains.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain
snow showers. Lows 30 to 39. Highs 53 to 60 valleys...44 to
54 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 17 - 23 2025
Above normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ705-706-101315-
Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705)-
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706)-
Including the cities of Chelan, Wenatchee, Waterville,
and Grand Coulee
255 PM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers late
in the night.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....50-57.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........50-65 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......North 6 to 12 mph.
* Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....67-76.
* 24 hr Trend........6 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........8 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......South 8 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
* Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy. A
chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....41-49.
* Max Humidity........65-80 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......West 8 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....56-64.
* Min Humidity........45-55 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 5 to 12 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Lows 39 to
45. Highs 50 to 59. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy with rain showers likely. Lows
36 to 43. Highs 44 to 54. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34 to 41. Highs 52 to 62. North
wind up to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 42. Highs 56 to 65.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36 to 43. Highs 56 to 66.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 17 - 23 2025
Above normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
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WAZ707-708-101315-
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
255 PM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers late
in the night.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....48-55.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree warmer.
* Max Humidity........55-70 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent wetter.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......Northeast 3 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....72-76.
* 24 hr Trend........8 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......South 8 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy. A
chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....41-48.
* Max Humidity........75-90 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 6 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....58-65.
* Min Humidity........45-60 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 8 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY THROUGH COLUMBUS DAY...Rain showers likely. Lows 36 to
45. Highs 51 to 60. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 32 to 41. Highs 57 to 62.
Northeast wind up to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 34 to 41. Highs
58 to 64.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 17 - 23 2025
Above normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
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WAZ709-101315-
Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709)-
Including the city of Pomeroy
255 PM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers late
in the night.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....47-57.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree warmer.
* Max Humidity........45-60 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......Southeast 6 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. A chance of rain showers
through the day.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....70-80.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........29-35 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........6 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......West 6 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....44-51.
* Max Humidity........70-80 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 7 to 14 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 25 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. Rain showers likely in the
morning, then a chance of rain showers early in the afternoon.
Rain showers likely late in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....55-65.
* Min Humidity........45-55 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 7 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
* Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SUNDAY...Cooler, breezy. Rain showers. Lows 41 to 47. Highs
50 to 60. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows
in the lower to mid 40s. Highs 53 to 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Highs 53 to 63.
Southwest wind up to 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of rain
showers. Lows 36 to 42. Highs 55 to 65.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 17 - 23 2025
Above normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.
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