A period of dry and calm weather is expected through Saturday afternoon as high pressure moves over the region, bringing quiet conditions to the Pacific Northwest. However, a weak weather system will arrive over the weekend, bringing a chance of light rain and mountain snow.
The National Weather Service forecasts that unsettled weather will return next week, with snow in the mountains and rain in the lowlands. Mountain passes may experience moderate to heavy snow, potentially impacting travel.
Tonight through Friday morning, temperatures will rise, strengthening nighttime inversions and leading to fog formation, particularly in northern valleys and Spokane. In addition, smoke from nearby burns could cause hazy skies, especially over eastern Washington and the Palouse.