The Inland Northwest is transitioning into a fall-like weather pattern as cooler temperatures and widespread showers make their way across the region. According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, the weather shift brings a mix of rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds, especially in parts of central and northern Idaho. Meanwhile, much of Central Washington is expected to dry out with breezy northwest winds.
Rainfall in Idaho
The central Idaho Panhandle is experiencing steady rain, with areas like the Camas Prairie, Lewiston, St. Joe, and Shoshone County receiving two to four tenths of an inch of rain since the morning hours. This rainfall is expected to intensify overnight, as low pressure deepens in Montana due to an approaching upper-level disturbance. Communities near the Montana border, including Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint, and Clark Fork, could see as much as half an inch of additional rain by Thursday morning.
In comparison, Washington communities closer to the Idaho border, such as Spokane and Deer Park, have a 40% chance of receiving at least a tenth of an inch of rain, while areas further west like Moses Lake and Wenatchee have only a 10% chance of seeing any significant precipitation.