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15-04-2025
- Climate
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Sunny days in Spokane predicted for several days
Apr. 14—Break out the garden tools, hammock or a lawn chair — this week is shaping up to be a sunny, warm week in most of the Inland Northwest . The National Weather Service predicts the Spokane area will see temperature s as high as 70 degrees on Tuesday and Friday, with highs in the 60s on Wednesday and Thursday. Those two days are expected to be less warm, with possible precipitation in North Idaho. Don't celebrate too quickly, though — this week's temperatures are above average, said Spokane-area meteorologist Ken Daniel, so it's possible we could see cooler days during the rest of this month. The nights will remain chilly. The weather service reports lows will stoop to the 30s. Along with the higher temperatures also comes higher winds on Wednesday, according to the weather service forecast, leading to an increase risk in brush fires . Gusts could reach as fast as 30 mph in Eastern Washington and up to 40 mph in central Washington. Make sure to keep an eye on any open flames that could lead to a fire, Daniel said. Areas that have dry, dead foliage are most susceptible. Last time the temperature spiked into the 70s, multiple Spokane-area brush fires took off. Notably, one that swept 80 to 90 acres near Fairchild Airforce Base in late March. "When we go into warmer, drier weather it does increase the risk of fires spreading," Daniel said. "Most of the threats are lightning or human-caused. We encourage people to be careful." Warm weather also leads to a propensity to find a watering hole — and it's still too early in the season to jump into a river. "River and lakes are still very cold. Water temperatures are low. It can be quite the shock," Daniel said. "Just like we encourage people to be fire smart, be cold water smart as well." Alexandra Duggan can be reached at (509) 459-5469 or by email at alexandrad@
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17-02-2025
- Climate
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Atypically snowy February to continue into the week
Feb. 16—A near constant dumping of snow fell during the daylight hours Sunday, foreshadowing the white week ahead. Snowfall from Sunday into Monday morning could accumulate an additional 1 to 3 inches, the National Weather Service forecast, on top of the thick layer of white already blanketing the city. Monday evening could bring another 1/2 -inch accumulation, as could Tuesday night. Daytime Tuesday appears cloudy with no snow forecast. Then, on Wednesday, a new system is expected to roll in, with another 1 to 3 inches possible through Thursday. Meteorologist Ken Daniel hazards this could change as the system moves in. The Columbia Basin should see less snow, mountainous areas more. The distribution of snowfall this year is abnormal, with fewer inches of snow in the earlier winter months that may have lulled Spokanites into a false sense of security. The typical snowfall normal for November in Spokane is 6.2 inches; 2024 accumulated 2.6 in that month, measured by the service at Spokane International Airport. December continued this pattern, accumulating 4.1 inches in 2024, a far cry from the normal of 13.8 inches. January brought 6.3 inches, the normal is 12.3. February appears to be making up for lost time, accumulating 12.3 inches as of Sunday evening, compared to the average of 4.4 inches accumulated by Feb. 15. This winter has garnered 23.3 inches, excluding Sunday's snowfall. Typically, Spokane sees an average of 37.3 inches by this time of year. For those waiting for the sun and warmth to return, the end is in sight. The historic average first day to reach 75 degrees is April 30. Elena Perry's work is funded in part by members of the Spokane community via the Community Journalism and Civic Engagement Fund. This story can be republished by other organizations for free under a Creative Commons license. For more information on this, please contact our newspaper's managing editor.
