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Washington — Damp air hangs low over the Inland Northwest as gray clouds press close to rooftops. Pavement stays wet, and the cold feels stubborn. This developing Winter Weather Alert signals a tricky pattern for Spokane as the first full week of 2026 takes shape.
Early conditions remain unsettled. Rain and patchy fog linger, while temperatures hover just above freezing. That balance matters. Even a slight temperature drop could flip rain into freezing rain at times, especially during early hours and after sunset…