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Washington wakes to a gray, damp Monday as clouds hang low and cold air settles across the Inland Northwest. In Spokane, misty rain and chilly temperatures set a cautious tone for the first full school and workweek of 2026.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered rain lingers through Monday morning with highs near 42 degrees. Snow levels hover above city elevations early, keeping precipitation mostly liquid. Even so, wet pavement and reduced visibility slow traffic on I-90, U.S. Route 2, and neighborhood roads during the morning commute…