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It's beginning to look a lot like snow is falling at Stevens Pass! Doesn't look to be sticking to the roads yet, but we will keep a close eye on the camera. As always, safe travels! #wawx
It's beginning to look a lot like snow is falling at Stevens Pass! Doesn't look to be sticking to the roads yet, but we will keep a close eye on the camera. As always, safe travels! Image showing snow falling but not sticking to roads.

ALT It's beginning to look a lot like snow is falling at Stevens Pass! Doesn't look to be sticking to the roads yet, but we will keep a close eye on the camera. As always, safe travels! Image showing snow falling but not sticking to roads.

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While Sunday will remain mild & dry for most locations, the weather will turn cooler and more unsettled for much of the coming week. By Wednesday night and Thursday, light mountain and mountain pass snow accumulations will become possible.
Weekly outlook graphic. Depicting cooler conditions with scattered showers.

ALT Weekly outlook graphic. Depicting cooler conditions with scattered showers.

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Tonight will be chilly in the 20s and 30s in the INW. The western Columbia Basin and L-C valley will see their first freeze of the fall. Protect sensitive plants and vegetation! #wawx #idwx
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[Oct 23, 2AM]: Heads up motorists. Northerly winds have increased through the Okanogan Valley and will be spreading toward the Hwy 2 corridor between Creston, Dry Falls, and Douglas. Wind gusts of 40 mph have already be observed at Omak. #wawx
Map showing wind gusts at 2AM with gusts of 30-44 mph.

ALT Map showing wind gusts at 2AM with gusts of 30-44 mph.

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While Central WA is expected to receive little to no rain, Eastern WA and North ID will see increasing rain late this afternoon into the overnight hours. This graphic shows the HREF model chances for rain every 6 hours from noon today to noon Friday. #wawx #idwx
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Gusty winds are expected across central & southeast Washington Thursday night through Friday afternoon. Secure loose items & Halloween decorations Thursday night! On Friday, warmer and drier weather brings elevated fire weather and patchy blowing dust to central WA & the Palouse.
Graphic from NWS Spokane warning of gusty winds from Thursday night through Friday. Impacts include elevated fire weather, patchy blowing dust, and airborne unsecured objects like Halloween decorations. A map shows peak gusts of 45-50 mph near Ellensburg, 35-40 mph in Omak and Wilbur, and 10-30 mph across much of eastern Washington and North Idaho.

ALT Graphic from NWS Spokane warning of gusty winds from Thursday night through Friday. Impacts include elevated fire weather, patchy blowing dust, and airborne unsecured objects like Halloween decorations. A map shows peak gusts of 45-50 mph near Ellensburg, 35-40 mph in Omak and Wilbur, and 10-30 mph across much of eastern Washington and North Idaho.

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Good morning INW! Today and Wednesday will remain mild/dry. A cold front arrives late week. Rain chances increase Thursday over Idaho and portions of E WA before the front sweeps through. Here is a look at the probabilities for a tenth or more of rain. #wawx #idwx
Map showing the probabilities for a tenth of rain or more. Highest chances are in Idaho and eastern third of Washington.

ALT Map showing the probabilities for a tenth of rain or more. Highest chances are in Idaho and eastern third of Washington.

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The start to the work week will be a continuation of the mild and dry conditions. The weather forecast then trends toward cooler temperatures and wetter conditions for the latter half of the week. Light snow in the mountains possible for the weekend. #wawx #idwx
Weather conditions will transition from mild and dry through Wednesday to wetter and cooler at the end of the week. The cooler temperatures over the weekend will drop snow levels to between 3,500 and 5,000 feet with light snow in the mountains possible.

ALT Weather conditions will transition from mild and dry through Wednesday to wetter and cooler at the end of the week. The cooler temperatures over the weekend will drop snow levels to between 3,500 and 5,000 feet with light snow in the mountains possible.

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Chilly? Here are the Sunday morning observed lows, ranging from the low 20s to near 50. Also attached are highs for today and the highs and lows for the week. Mild, then a late week cool down. Want the forecast for your location? Go to weather.gov/spokane #wawx #idwx
Observed Sunday morning lows, ranging from low 20s to near 50.

ALT Observed Sunday morning lows, ranging from low 20s to near 50.

Sunday High Temperature Forecast.

ALT Sunday High Temperature Forecast.

Weekly High and Low Temperature Forecast.

ALT Weekly High and Low Temperature Forecast.

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Cold temperatures Sunday morning. It is past traditional growing season, but if you still have plants or other things you want to protect this is your notice Details: weather.gov/spokane #wawx #idwx
Image of frost on Autumn leaves and words talking about cold temperatures near freezing or below and preparation to take if desired.

ALT Image of frost on Autumn leaves and words talking about cold temperatures near freezing or below and preparation to take if desired.

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Probabilistic forecasts show you the full range of potential outcomes. The National Weather Service’s Probabilistic Precipitation Portal website allows you to see these probabilities for rain, snow, and freezing rain all in a one-stop shop location. 🔗: wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/Prob_Preci…
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Winds will be breezy out of the west to southwest on Saturday (tomorrow!). These winds will result in patchy blowing dust, choppy lakes, and crosswinds on north-south highways. Make sure those Halloween decorations are tied down! 👻
NWS Spokane graphic forecasting gusty winds on Saturday, October 17, from 8 AM to 8 PM PDT. Peak wind gusts range from 25 to 45 mph across eastern Washington and North Idaho, highest near Ellensburg at 40–45 mph and reaching 30–35 mph in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene. Key impacts include hazardous crosswinds on north-to-south highways, reduced visibility from blowing dust, and choppy conditions on area lakes

ALT NWS Spokane graphic forecasting gusty winds on Saturday, October 17, from 8 AM to 8 PM PDT. Peak wind gusts range from 25 to 45 mph across eastern Washington and North Idaho, highest near Ellensburg at 40–45 mph and reaching 30–35 mph in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene. Key impacts include hazardous crosswinds on north-to-south highways, reduced visibility from blowing dust, and choppy conditions on area lakes

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It's time for the ShakeOut Earthquake Drill! If you feel shaking or get an earthquake alert: DROP where you are, onto your hands and knees. COVER your head and neck with one arm and hand. HOLD ON until the shaking stops. Find more safety resources at shakeout.org/dropcoverholdon….
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The 2026-2027 Winter Season Outlook was released today, please see the following link: noaa.gov/news-release/el-nin…. Winter is approaching, are you prepared? Over the next two weeks, we’ll share tips and essential product updates to help you navigate the cold months. Stay tuned! ❄️
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1/4 New Seasonal Drought Outlook with new design by @NOAA's @NWSCPC and @NIDIS Drought develops/worsens: Interior Northwest and N. Rockies Drought improves/removed: Southern US, Northeast, Coastal Northwest, a few others Otherwise, drought persists cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/ @NWS
Map of the NOAA National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center’s U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook valid September 17 through December 31, 2026, showing widespread persistent drought across the northwestern United States, along with widespread drought improvement and removal across the southwestern, central, and eastern regions. Areas of new drought development are forecasted primarily across part of the Washington and Oregon border, northern Idaho, and northwestern Montana.

ALT Map of the NOAA National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center’s U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook valid September 17 through December 31, 2026, showing widespread persistent drought across the northwestern United States, along with widespread drought improvement and removal across the southwestern, central, and eastern regions. Areas of new drought development are forecasted primarily across part of the Washington and Oregon border, northern Idaho, and northwestern Montana.

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Winds will increase out of the west to southwest Saturday. Gusts 25-40 mph will result in stronger crosswinds on north to south highways, reduced visibility from blowing dust, and choppy lakes. #wawx #idwx
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The annual @ShakeOut Drill is happening TOMORROW - Thursday, October 15th at 10:15 a.m.! This drill is a great opportunity to learn about and practice what to do in an earthquake: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Register at ShakeOut.org.
Social media banner with the text "Shake out, don't freak out," and a link to ShakeOut.org.

ALT Social media banner with the text "Shake out, don't freak out," and a link to ShakeOut.org.

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It's almost time for the annual @ShakeOut Drill! The drill will take place THIS Thursday, October 15th, 2026 at 10:15 a.m. Have you registered for ShakeOut yet? Join us in the world's largest earthquake drill: ShakeOut.org/register.
Social media banner with the text "Join us in the world's largest earthquake drill," and a link to ShakeOut.org.

ALT Social media banner with the text "Join us in the world's largest earthquake drill," and a link to ShakeOut.org.

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Freeze Warning in place for 11 PM Monday Night to 9 AM Tuesday Morning. Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s possible. Take any precautions you may need to protect sensitive plants or crops. #wawx #idwx
Image showing the location of the Freeze Warning. Timing of freeze watch 11 pm Monday to 9 am Tuesday, with lows in the upper 20s to low 30s. Take any precautions you may need to protect sensitive plants or crops.

ALT Image showing the location of the Freeze Warning. Timing of freeze watch 11 pm Monday to 9 am Tuesday, with lows in the upper 20s to low 30s. Take any precautions you may need to protect sensitive plants or crops.

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Heads up travelers on I-90 at the ID/MT border: A heavy band of snow will impact Lookout Pass for 30 minutes or so. With road temperatures around 30F, roads may ice up quick. #idwx
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