Spokane, WA – A colder, wetter weather pattern is taking shape across the Spokane area this week, with repeated rounds of rain and falling snow levels signaling a transition toward more wintry conditions by Friday. The most notable change arrives Wednesday through Friday, when snow levels are forecast to descend from approximately 4,500 feet to as low as 2,900 feet. While rain remains the primary expectation within Spokane itself, higher elevations could experience snow as temperatures cool and precipitation continues across eastern Washington.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, showers become likely Monday before additional rain chances develop through the middle and latter portions of the week. The forecast calls for a 60% chance of precipitation Wednesday, with showers mainly developing after 11 a.m. Temperatures are expected to reach only 51 degrees, compared with Sunday’s projected high near 61 degrees, marking a 10-degree daytime cooldown over three days.
Falling Snow Levels Bring a More Wintry Pattern Wednesday marks the beginning of a potentially more significant transition for higher elevations surrounding Spokane. The National Weather Service places the snow level near 4,500 feet during the afternoon, lowering to approximately 4,400 feet Wednesday night. Showers remain likely through the evening, with another 60% precipitation probability and temperatures falling toward 35 degrees…