Spokane, WA – Rain, wind, and a sharp drop in temperatures will usher in a brisk fall pattern across Spokane as the region heads into Monday. A storm system moving in Saturday night will bring widespread showers, thunder chances, and gusts up to 30 mph on Sunday, especially along U.S. Highway 2 and Interstate 90.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, rain begins late Saturday and intensifies Sunday afternoon, with thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. Breezy southwest winds will peak near 25–30 mph before easing Sunday night. Rainfall totals could exceed half an inch in some neighborhoods.
By Monday morning, skies clear, but temperatures fall to near 37°F. A weak cold snap will grip the Inland Northwest through Tuesday, bringing frosty starts and highs only in the mid to upper 50s. Early risers and morning commuters should allow extra time to defrost windshields and prepare for slippery bridges and elevated roads…