As a ridge of high pressure builds in over the Inland Northwest, high temperatures will stay well above average and get even hotter to end the week.
Highs in Spokane top out in the upper-80s on Wednesday then climb up to the mid-90s by Friday. Hotter areas, including the LC Valley, will reach a high around 100.
Other than the heat, the pattern stays mostly calm with some lingering haze from fires in Central Washington, Southern British Columbia, and Northern Oregon. Air quality impacts are expected to be minimal, but could affect people who are sensitive to the smoke…