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The Dense Fog Advisory was expired at 10:45 AM, and visibilities have improved across the region. Here is I-90 at Arthur St. now, quite the difference! Have a good day, and have a Happy Halloween. 馃巸
The Dense Fog Advisory was expired at 10:45 AM, and visibilities have improved across the region. Here is I-90 at Arthur St. now, quite the difference! Have a good day, and have a Happy Halloween.

ALT The Dense Fog Advisory was expired at 10:45 AM, and visibilities have improved across the region. Here is I-90 at Arthur St. now, quite the difference! Have a good day, and have a Happy Halloween.

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[UPDATE 8:55 AM, 10/31/2026] The Dense Fog Advisory has been extended to last through 11AM this morning as webcams and observations are still showing localized 1/4 mile visibility, especially near Spokane and Pullman. This webcam is on I-90 and Arthur St. Stay safe! #wawx
[UPDATE 8:55 AM, 10/31/2026] The Dense Fog Advisory has been extended to last through 11am this morning as we are still seeing webcams and observations showing localized 1/4 mile visibilities, especially near Spokane and Pullman. This screenshot is on I-90 and Arthur St. Stay safe! #wawx

ALT [UPDATE 8:55 AM, 10/31/2026] The Dense Fog Advisory has been extended to last through 11am this morning as we are still seeing webcams and observations showing localized 1/4 mile visibilities, especially near Spokane and Pullman. This screenshot is on I-90 and Arthur St. Stay safe! #wawx

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[7:50AM, 10/31/2026] Heads up, folks! A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for the Spokane and Washington Palouse areas until 9am. There are localized areas of 1/4 mile visibility or less, with many areas 1/2 to 1 mile visibility. If driving, slow down, and stay safe. #wawx
[7:45AM, 10/31/2026] Heads up, folks! A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for the Spokane and Washington Palouse areas until 9am. There are localized areas of 1/4 mile visibility or less, with many areas 1/2 to 1 mile visibility. If driving, slow down, and stay safe. #wawx

ALT [7:45AM, 10/31/2026] Heads up, folks! A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for the Spokane and Washington Palouse areas until 9am. There are localized areas of 1/4 mile visibility or less, with many areas 1/2 to 1 mile visibility. If driving, slow down, and stay safe. #wawx

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606 AM: Some very localized dense fog has developed on the West Plains from Medical Lake to Airway Heights. If you are traveling early this AM, please use caution, some extra time, & slower speeds. #wawx #idwx
Webcam view of Medical Lake at I-90 of foggy conditions.

ALT Webcam view of Medical Lake at I-90 of foggy conditions.

Webcam of I-90 at Hwy-2 of foggy conditions.

ALT Webcam of I-90 at Hwy-2 of foggy conditions.

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Looking like a cool and cloudy Halloween! Keep one eye open for light rain in Eastern WA and North ID.馃巸
A Halloween forecast, showing upper 40s to low 50s cooling toward the low to mid 40s through the evening. Limited chances of light rain.

ALT A Halloween forecast, showing upper 40s to low 50s cooling toward the low to mid 40s through the evening. Limited chances of light rain.

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[10/29/26 5:50am] Good morning! Fog season is here! We're getting some reports of patchy dense fog this morning near Coulee City and Ritzville. Give yourself some extra time and prepare for changing visibilities if traveling through these areas this morning.
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Image from NWS Spokane (@NWSSpokane)
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[Oct 28, 2PM]: Heads up we are getting a few lightning strikes across the Kettle Mountains at this hour. Storms are tracking to the northeast around 15 mph. #wawx
radar image of thunderstorms in the Kettle Mountains.

ALT radar image of thunderstorms in the Kettle Mountains.

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[Update: 10/27/26 8:30am]: Still seeing visibilities near 1/4 mile in the Moses Lake, Coulee City, Ephrata, Hartline, and Ritzville areas. Remember to turn on low-beams and reduce speed if you encounter fog while driving. #wawx
[Update: 10/27/26 8:30am]: Still seeing visibilities near 1/4 mile in the Moses Lake, Coulee City, Ephrata, Hartline, and Ritzville areas. Remember to turn on low-beams and reduce speed if you encounter fog while driving.

ALT [Update: 10/27/26 8:30am]: Still seeing visibilities near 1/4 mile in the Moses Lake, Coulee City, Ephrata, Hartline, and Ritzville areas. Remember to turn on low-beams and reduce speed if you encounter fog while driving.

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[10/27/26 6:15am] Good morning folks! Webcams and reports show patchy fog with 1/4 mile visibility near Moses Lake, Ephrata, and Ritzville. Be safe and slow down during the morning commute if you encounter fog! #wawx
[10/27/26 6:15am] Good morning folks! Webcams and reports show patchy fog with 1/4 mile visibility near Moses Lake, Ephrata, and Ritzville. Be safe and slow down during the morning commute if you encounter fog!

ALT [10/27/26 6:15am] Good morning folks! Webcams and reports show patchy fog with 1/4 mile visibility near Moses Lake, Ephrata, and Ritzville. Be safe and slow down during the morning commute if you encounter fog!

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[10/27/26 6:15am] Good morning folks! Webcams and reports show patchy fog with 1/4 mile visibility near Moses Lake, Ephrata, and Ritzville. Be safe and slow down during the morning commute if you encounter fog! #wawx
[10/27/26 6:15am] Good morning folks! Webcams and reports show patchy fog with 1/4 mile visibility near Moses Lake, Ephrata, and Ritzville. Be safe and slow down during the morning commute if you encounter fog!

ALT [10/27/26 6:15am] Good morning folks! Webcams and reports show patchy fog with 1/4 mile visibility near Moses Lake, Ephrata, and Ritzville. Be safe and slow down during the morning commute if you encounter fog!

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Snow expected to make challenging travel conditions across the Cascade passes from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. Passes should expect 4 to 8 inches of snow. Plan for winter travel conditions. #wawx #idwx
Image highlighting snowy travel conditions for Cascade mountain passes.

ALT Image highlighting snowy travel conditions for Cascade mountain passes.

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It's beginning to look a lot like snow is falling at Stevens Pass! Doesn't look to be sticking to the roads yet, but we will keep a close eye on the camera. As always, safe travels! #wawx
It's beginning to look a lot like snow is falling at Stevens Pass! Doesn't look to be sticking to the roads yet, but we will keep a close eye on the camera. As always, safe travels! Image showing snow falling but not sticking to roads.

ALT It's beginning to look a lot like snow is falling at Stevens Pass! Doesn't look to be sticking to the roads yet, but we will keep a close eye on the camera. As always, safe travels! Image showing snow falling but not sticking to roads.

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While Sunday will remain mild & dry for most locations, the weather will turn cooler and more unsettled for much of the coming week. By Wednesday night and Thursday, light mountain and mountain pass snow accumulations will become possible.
Weekly outlook graphic. Depicting cooler conditions with scattered showers.

ALT Weekly outlook graphic. Depicting cooler conditions with scattered showers.

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Tonight will be chilly in the 20s and 30s in the INW. The western Columbia Basin and L-C valley will see their first freeze of the fall. Protect sensitive plants and vegetation! #wawx #idwx
Image from NWS Spokane (@NWSSpokane)
Image from NWS Spokane (@NWSSpokane)
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[Oct 23, 2AM]: Heads up motorists. Northerly winds have increased through the Okanogan Valley and will be spreading toward the Hwy 2 corridor between Creston, Dry Falls, and Douglas. Wind gusts of 40 mph have already be observed at Omak. #wawx
Map showing wind gusts at 2AM with gusts of 30-44 mph.

ALT Map showing wind gusts at 2AM with gusts of 30-44 mph.

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While Central WA is expected to receive little to no rain, Eastern WA and North ID will see increasing rain late this afternoon into the overnight hours. This graphic shows the HREF model chances for rain every 6 hours from noon today to noon Friday. #wawx #idwx
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Gusty winds are expected across central & southeast Washington Thursday night through Friday afternoon. Secure loose items & Halloween decorations Thursday night! On Friday, warmer and drier weather brings elevated fire weather and patchy blowing dust to central WA & the Palouse.
Graphic from NWS Spokane warning of gusty winds from Thursday night through Friday. Impacts include elevated fire weather, patchy blowing dust, and airborne unsecured objects like Halloween decorations. A map shows peak gusts of 45-50 mph near Ellensburg, 35-40 mph in Omak and Wilbur, and 10-30 mph across much of eastern Washington and North Idaho.

ALT Graphic from NWS Spokane warning of gusty winds from Thursday night through Friday. Impacts include elevated fire weather, patchy blowing dust, and airborne unsecured objects like Halloween decorations. A map shows peak gusts of 45-50 mph near Ellensburg, 35-40 mph in Omak and Wilbur, and 10-30 mph across much of eastern Washington and North Idaho.

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Good morning INW! Today and Wednesday will remain mild/dry. A cold front arrives late week. Rain chances increase Thursday over Idaho and portions of E WA before the front sweeps through. Here is a look at the probabilities for a tenth or more of rain. #wawx #idwx
Map showing the probabilities for a tenth of rain or more. Highest chances are in Idaho and eastern third of Washington.

ALT Map showing the probabilities for a tenth of rain or more. Highest chances are in Idaho and eastern third of Washington.

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The start to the work week will be a continuation of the mild and dry conditions. The weather forecast then trends toward cooler temperatures and wetter conditions for the latter half of the week. Light snow in the mountains possible for the weekend. #wawx #idwx
Weather conditions will transition from mild and dry through Wednesday to wetter and cooler at the end of the week. The cooler temperatures over the weekend will drop snow levels to between 3,500 and 5,000 feet with light snow in the mountains possible.

ALT Weather conditions will transition from mild and dry through Wednesday to wetter and cooler at the end of the week. The cooler temperatures over the weekend will drop snow levels to between 3,500 and 5,000 feet with light snow in the mountains possible.

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Chilly? Here are the Sunday morning observed lows, ranging from the low 20s to near 50. Also attached are highs for today and the highs and lows for the week. Mild, then a late week cool down. Want the forecast for your location? Go to weather.gov/spokane #wawx #idwx
Observed Sunday morning lows, ranging from low 20s to near 50.

ALT Observed Sunday morning lows, ranging from low 20s to near 50.

Sunday High Temperature Forecast.

ALT Sunday High Temperature Forecast.

Weekly High and Low Temperature Forecast.

ALT Weekly High and Low Temperature Forecast.

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Cold temperatures Sunday morning. It is past traditional growing season, but if you still have plants or other things you want to protect this is your notice Details: weather.gov/spokane #wawx #idwx
Image of frost on Autumn leaves and words talking about cold temperatures near freezing or below and preparation to take if desired.

ALT Image of frost on Autumn leaves and words talking about cold temperatures near freezing or below and preparation to take if desired.

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