Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Spokane, WA
Issued by NWS Spokane, WA
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FNUS56 KOTX 152136
FWFOTX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Eastern Washington and North Idaho
National Weather Service Spokane WA
236 PM PDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Central WA:
- Breezy westerly winds Thursday and Friday
- Gusty winds, rain and mountain snow weekend.
Eastern WA:
- Breezy westerly winds Friday
- Gusty winds, rain and mountain snow weekend.
North ID:
- Gusty winds, rain and mountain snow weekend.
Little to no precipitation is expected through Friday. A weak
cold front passage Thursday evening will bring breezy wester winds
through the Cascade gaps late Thursday and across the rest of
Eastern Washington into North Idaho on Friday. A wetter storm
system moves through late Saturday into Sunday with rain, high
mountain snow, and a bit stronger winds.
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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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WAZ696-698-161330-
East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696)-
East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698)-
Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Lake Wenatchee Area,
and Leavenworth
236 PM PDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....36-46 valleys and 31-40 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........4 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........50-65 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged valleys, and 10 percent wetter
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 6 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 3 to 7 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....56-66 valleys and 45-55 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree cooler.
* Min Humidity........30-45 percent valleys and 40-55 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........15 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 3 to 9 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of high mountain
snow.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....38-48 valleys and 31-41 mountains.
* Max Humidity........70-80 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 4 to 12 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 5 to 16 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. A chance of high mountain snow
showers through the day.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....51-61 valleys and 39-49 mountains.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent valleys and 55-70 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 5 to 13 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 6 to 14 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Rain and high mountain snow showers. Lows 34 to
44 valleys...27 to 37 mountains. Highs 49 to 59 valleys...38 to
48 mountains. Southwest wind up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain and high mountain snow showers. Lows 39 to
48 valleys...31 to 41 mountains. Highs 46 to 56 valleys...36 to
46 mountains. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and mountain
snow showers. Lows 35 to 45 valleys...28 to 38 mountains. Highs
49 to 58 valleys...37 to 47 mountains. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
valley rain and mountain snow showers. Lows 35 to 45 valleys...
28 to 38 mountains. Highs 50 to 60 valleys...39 to 49 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ697-161330-
East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National
Recreation Area (Zone 697)-
Including the city of Stehekin
236 PM PDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....39-46 valleys and 31-40 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree warmer.
* Max Humidity........50-65 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent wetter valleys, and 10 percent
wetter mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 6 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 3 to 7 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny then becoming partly sunny. A chance of
rain showers late in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....56-66 valleys and 45-55 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........4 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........15 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 8 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 3 to 9 mph.
* Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers and
high mountain snow showers through the night.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....41-49 valleys and 31-41 mountains.
* Max Humidity........65-75 percent valleys and 71-90 percent
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 6 to 11 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 7 to 14 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers and
high mountain snow showers through the day.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....49-59 valleys and 38-48 mountains.
* Min Humidity........55-70 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 6 to 11 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 8 to 13 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Rain and high mountain snow showers. Lows 36 to
44 valleys...27 to 37 mountains. Highs 50 to 60 valleys...38 to
48 mountains. South wind up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain and high mountain snow showers. Lows 39 to
49 valleys...30 to 40 mountains. Highs 45 to 55 valleys...35 to
45 mountains. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and mountain
snow showers. Lows 37 to 47 valleys...28 to 38 mountains. Highs
48 to 58 valleys...36 to 46 mountains. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
valley rain and mountain snow showers. Lows 37 to 46 valleys...
28 to 38 mountains. Highs 49 to 59 valleys...38 to 48 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ704-161330-
Methow Valley (Zone 704)-
Including the cities of Mazama, Winthrop, and Twisp
236 PM PDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. Widespread frost late in the
night.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....32-40.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........60-75 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 3 to 4 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. Widespread frost early in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....58-66.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree warmer.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........11 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......West 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....33-42.
* Max Humidity........80-90 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 4 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....54-64.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......West 5 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Lows 29 to 39.
Highs 50 to 58. South wind up to 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows 34 to
44. Highs 49 to 59. West wind up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 31 to 40.
Highs 51 to 60. West wind up to 5 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain
showers. Lows 30 to 40. Highs 50 to 60.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ703-161330-
Okanogan Valley (Zone 703)-
Including the cities of Conconully and Omak
236 PM PDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....34-40.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Max Humidity........55-70 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......North 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....North around 5 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. Areas of frost early in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....55-64.
* 24 hr Trend........4 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........14 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......South 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....35-41.
* Max Humidity........71-90 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......West 3 to 7 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....55-64.
* Min Humidity........35-45 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 4 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Lows 34 to 39.
Highs 49 to 58. South wind up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 38 to 44.
Highs 51 to 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Highs 52 to 60. West wind
5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain
showers. Lows 35 to 40. Highs 50 to 60.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ702-161330-
Colville Reservation (Zone 702)-
Including the cities of Nespelem and Keller
236 PM PDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....34-37.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Max Humidity........50-65 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...Northwest 2 to 4 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....North 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest around 5 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....53-63 valleys and 48-57 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree cooler.
* Min Humidity........35-45 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 6 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....34-41.
* Max Humidity........65-80 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 6 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....53-63 valleys and 47-56 mountains.
* Min Humidity........35-50 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 4 to 7 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Lows 33 to 38.
Highs 49 to 59 valleys...41 to 51 mountains. Southeast wind up to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with rain showers likely. Lows 38 to 46.
Highs 50 to 60 valleys...43 to 51 mountains. Southwest wind 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 33 to 40. Highs 51 to 61 valleys...
44 to 53 mountains. Southwest wind up to 5 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
valley rain showers. Lows 34 to 40. Highs 50 to 60 valleys...
43 to 53 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ699-161330-
Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699)-
Including the cities of Republic and Curlew
236 PM PDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....31-37.
* 24 hr Trend........4 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........55-70 percent valleys and 45-60 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest up to 3 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 2 to 4 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest around 5 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. Widespread frost early in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....54-64 valleys and 48-57 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........30-45 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........8 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 6 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....31-38.
* Max Humidity........71-90 percent valleys and 65-80 percent
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 5 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....52-62 valleys and 45-54 mountains.
* Min Humidity........40-50 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 7 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 3 to 7 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Valley rain and mountain snow showers
likely. Lows 29 to 36. Highs 48 to 58 valleys...40 to
50 mountains. Southeast wind up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain showers likely. Lows 35 to 41. Highs 48 to
58 valleys...41 to 51 mountains. South wind up to 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 31 to 37. Highs 50 to 60 valleys...
43 to 52 mountains. Southwest wind up to 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of valley rain showers. Lows
31 to 37. Highs 48 to 58 valleys...42 to 51 mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain
snow showers. Lows 31 to 37. Highs 50 to 60 valleys...42 to
52 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ700-701-161330-
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
236 PM PDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear. Widespread frost overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....27-37.
* 24 hr Trend........5 degrees cooler valleys, and 2 degrees warmer
mountains.
* Max Humidity........75-90 percent valleys and 55-70 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged valleys, and 20 percent drier
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Light winds.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 3 to 4 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West around 5 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. Widespread frost in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....54-61 valleys and 46-54 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........4 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........35-50 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent wetter valleys, and 10 percent
wetter mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 6 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....29-39.
* Max Humidity........80-90 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 5 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 7 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the
late morning and afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....53-62 valleys and 43-53 mountains.
* Min Humidity........40-50 percent valleys and 50-65 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 3 to 7 mph with gusts to around 20
mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Valley rain showers likely. Lows 26 to
36. Highs 50 to 58 valleys...40 to 50 mountains. Southeast wind
up to 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain showers. Lows 35 to 45. Highs 51 to 58 valleys...
40 to 50 mountains. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of valley rain and mountain
snow showers. Lows 30 to 39. Highs 50 to 58 valleys...40 to
50 mountains. Southwest wind up to 5 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
valley rain and mountain snow showers. Lows 30 to 39. Highs 49 to
59 valleys...40 to 50 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
IDZ101-161330-
Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101)-
Including the cities of St. Maries, Rathdrum Prairie,
Silver Valley, Bonners Ferry, and Priest Lake
236 PM PDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear. Areas of frost overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....28-37.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree cooler.
* Max Humidity........80-90 percent valleys and 65-80 percent
mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged valleys, and 10 percent drier
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest up to 3 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West around 5 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. Widespread frost early in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....53-60 valleys and 44-54 mountains.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree cooler.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged valleys, and 5 percent drier
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest up to 6 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).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....30-40.
* Max Humidity........80-90 percent valleys and 70-80 percent
mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 6 mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers and
high mountain snow showers in the morning then a chance of rain
showers in the late morning and afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....51-58 valleys and 42-52 mountains.
* Min Humidity........45-60 percent valleys and 60-75 percent
mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
* Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 9 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 4 to 9 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......
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of valley rain showers. Lows
28 to 36. Highs 51 to 58 valleys...42 to 52 mountains. South wind
up to 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain and high mountain snow showers. Lows 36 to 45.
Highs 49 to 56 valleys...41 to 51 mountains. Southwest wind 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of valley rain and mountain
snow showers. Lows 32 to 41. Highs 47 to 53 valleys...37 to
47 mountains. Southwest wind up to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
valley rain and mountain snow showers. Lows 30 to 40. Highs 48 to
57 valleys...40 to 50 mountains.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
$$
WAZ705-706-161330-
Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705)-
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706)-
Including the cities of Chelan, Wenatchee, Waterville,
and Grand Coulee
236 PM PDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....34-42.
* 24 hr Trend........3 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........55-70 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......West 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West around 5 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. Areas of frost early in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....56-66.
* 24 hr Trend........2 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......South 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....38-46.
* Max Humidity........71-90 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......West 4 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....57-65.
* Min Humidity........35-45 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......West 5 to 13 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 34 to
41. Highs 51 to 60. South wind up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to 47.
Highs 52 to 61. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 42. Highs 53 to 62. West wind
5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain
showers. Lows 35 to 43. Highs 52 to 62.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
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WAZ707-708-161330-
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
236 PM PDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear. Areas of frost overnight.
Widespread frost late in the night.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....29-38.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree cooler.
* Max Humidity........75-90 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......South 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. Widespread frost early in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....57-63.
* 24 hr Trend........1 degree cooler.
* Min Humidity........35-45 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........5 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......South 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....36-44.
* Max Humidity........75-90 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 4 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....58-66.
* Min Humidity........35-50 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 6 to 13 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 31 to
39. Highs 56 to 63. Southeast wind up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with rain showers likely. Lows 42 to 47.
Highs 56 to 62. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 35 to 42.
Highs 54 to 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain
showers. Lows 34 to 42. Highs 55 to 63.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
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WAZ709-161330-
Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709)-
Including the city of Pomeroy
236 PM PDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.Tonight...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear. Areas of frost overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....32-38.
* 24 hr Trend........4 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........70-80 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........20 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. Areas of frost early in the
morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....56-65.
* 24 hr Trend........4 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........35-45 percent.
* 24 hr Trend........10 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......South 3 to 12 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....41-44.
* Max Humidity........65-80 percent.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 8 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
* Mixing Height.......Falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....57-67.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 8 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 25 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.
.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows in the
mid 30s to lower 40s. Highs 58 to 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain showers. Lows in the mid to upper 40s. Highs 53 to
63. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows near 40.
Highs 52 to 62. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows near 40.
Highs 54 to 63.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows near
40. Highs 57 to 66.
.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Oct 23 - 29 2025
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
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