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Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Eastern Washington and North Idaho
National Weather Service Spokane WA
403 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025


.DISCUSSION...

Central WA:
- Shift to upvalley winds Wednesday afternoon, locally breezy in
  the Okanogan Valley with shift to north winds Wednesday night.
- Push of westerly winds through Cascades late Friday afternoon.
  Dry and breezy Friday and Saturday.

Eastern WA:
- Warming and drying trend through Friday.
- Dry and breezy Friday and Saturday.

North ID:
- Warming and drying trend through Friday.
- Breezy on Saturday

Terrain driven winds today. Another switch to north to northwest
winds occurs Wednesday night into Thursday, and will be
particularly breezy down the Okanogan Valley. A marine push
through the Cascades will occur late Friday into Saturday with
elevated fire weather conditions possible.

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Forecasts for 20 foot wind speeds (valleys and ridge tops) are
10 minute averages reflecting RAWS wind.
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WAZ696-698-170145-
East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696)-
East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698)-
Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Lake Wenatchee Area,
and Leavenworth
403 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....83-93 valleys and 70-80 mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........7 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........20-30 percent valleys and 26-40 percent
  mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........7 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 9 mph with gusts to around
      20 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 4 to 11 mph with gusts to
      around 20 mph.
* Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....57-67 valleys and 50-60 mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........10 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........50-65 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 9 mph with gusts to around 20
      mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 4 to 11 mph with gusts to
      around 20 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny. Haze late in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....85-95 valleys and 72-82 mountains.
* Min Humidity........19-29 percent valleys and 26-40 percent
  mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20
      mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 4 to 10 mph with gusts to
      around 20 mph.
* Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 70 valleys...53 to
63 mountains. Highs 85 to 95 valleys...72 to 82 mountains. West
wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 65 valleys...
48 to 58 mountains. Highs 78 to 88 valleys...66 to 76 mountains.
West wind 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 54 to
64 valleys...48 to 58 mountains. Highs 77 to 87 valleys...65 to
75 mountains.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 55 to
64 valleys...47 to 57 mountains. Highs 78 to 88 valleys...65 to
75 mountains.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 23 - 29 2025

Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.


$$

WAZ697-170145-
East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National
Recreation Area (Zone 697)-
Including the city of Stehekin
403 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....81-91 valleys and 70-80 mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........1 degree warmer.
* Min Humidity........27-40 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........3 percent drier valleys, and 5 percent wetter
   mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 10 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 4 to 12 mph with gusts to
      around 25 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....58-68 valleys and 49-59 mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........1 degree warmer.
* Max Humidity........45-55 percent valleys and 50-65 percent
  mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........Unchanged valleys, and 10 percent wetter
   mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 10 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 4 to 12 mph with gusts to around
      25 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....83-93 valleys and 71-81 mountains.
* Min Humidity........25-40 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 7 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 4 to 9 mph.
* Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 70 valleys...52 to
62 mountains. Highs 82 to 92 valleys...70 to 80 mountains. West
wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 56 to 66 valleys...
47 to 57 mountains. Highs 76 to 86 valleys...64 to 74 mountains.
West wind 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 55 to
65 valleys...46 to 56 mountains. Highs 75 to 85 valleys...62 to
72 mountains.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 55 to
65 valleys...47 to 57 mountains. Highs 77 to 87 valleys...64 to
74 mountains.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 23 - 29 2025

Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.


$$

WAZ704-170145-
Methow Valley (Zone 704)-
Including the cities of Mazama, Winthrop, and Twisp
403 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....85-95.
*  24 hr Trend........4 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........18-24 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........1 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......South 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....57-67.
*  24 hr Trend........4 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........45-60 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 3 to 9 mph with gusts to around 20
  mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....86-96.
* Min Humidity........17-22 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......North 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 70. Highs 88 to 97. Northwest
wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 57 to 67. Highs
82 to 92. West wind 4 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 57 to 66.
Highs 81 to 90.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 56 to
66. Highs 80 to 89.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 23 - 29 2025

Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.


$$

WAZ703-170145-
Okanogan Valley (Zone 703)-
Including the cities of Conconully and Omak
403 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....84-94.
*  24 hr Trend........6 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........17-24 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* 20-foot winds.......South 3 to 12 mph.
* Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....61-68.
*  24 hr Trend........6 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........45-60 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 6 to 13 mph with gusts to around 25
  mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....86-96.
* Min Humidity........18-26 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......North 6 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30
  mph.
* Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....North 15 to 25 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 62 to 70. Highs 90 to 100.
Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 59 to 69. Highs
83 to 93. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 60 to 66.
Highs 81 to 91.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 59 to
66. Highs 80 to 90.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 23 - 29 2025

Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.


$$

WAZ702-170145-
Colville Reservation (Zone 702)-
Including the cities of Nespelem and Keller
403 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....82-92 valleys and 74-83 mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........6 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........17-27 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........7 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 8 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....59-65.
*  24 hr Trend........7 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........45-55 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........5 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 9 mph with gusts to around 20
      mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 4 to 11 mph with gusts to around
      20 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....86-96 valleys and 77-86 mountains.
* Min Humidity........17-27 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...North 4 to 11 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 5 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 67. Highs 88 to 98 valleys...
80 to 90 mountains. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 57 to 67. Highs
82 to 92 valleys...74 to 84 mountains. Southwest wind up to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 58 to 64.
Highs 80 to 90 valleys...71 to 81 mountains.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 56 to
64. Highs 79 to 89 valleys...70 to 80 mountains.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 23 - 29 2025

Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.


$$

WAZ699-170145-
Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699)-
Including the cities of Republic and Curlew
403 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....81-91 valleys and 74-83 mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........7 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........20-28 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........5 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 7 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 7 mph.
* Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....55-63.
*  24 hr Trend........3 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........50-65 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........Unchanged valleys, and 10 percent wetter
   mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 8 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 3 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....84-94 valleys and 75-85 mountains.
* Min Humidity........22-30 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20
      mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 4 to 9 mph with gusts to around 20
      mph.
* Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 56 to 64. Highs 87 to 97 valleys...
79 to 88 mountains. South wind up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of rain
showers. Lows 54 to 63. Highs 80 to 90 valleys...72 to
82 mountains. West wind up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 55 to 62. Highs 78 to 88 valleys...71 to 80 mountains.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 53 to 61. Highs 77 to 87 valleys...69 to 78 mountains.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 23 - 29 2025

Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.


$$

WAZ700-701-170145-
Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700)-
Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701)-
Including the cities of Metaline Falls, Ione, Colville,
Deer Park, and Newport
403 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....82-90 valleys and 72-82 mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........10 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........18-25 percent valleys and 25-35 percent
  mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........10 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...East 3 to 6 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southeast 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....52-62.
*  24 hr Trend........7 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........50-65 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........15 percent drier valleys, and 5 percent drier
   mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 5 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....South around 5 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....86-94 valleys and 75-85 mountains.
* Min Humidity........17-27 percent valleys and 25-40 percent
  mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 6 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northwest 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 65. Highs 89 to 97 valleys...
78 to 88 mountains. Southeast wind up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of rain
showers. Lows 53 to 63. Highs 81 to 90 valleys...71 to
81 mountains. South wind up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 53 to 62. Highs 80 to 88 valleys...69 to 79 mountains.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 53 to 61. Highs 78 to 88 valleys...67 to 77 mountains.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 23 - 29 2025

Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.


$$

IDZ101-170145-
Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101)-
Including the cities of St. Maries, Rathdrum Prairie,
Silver Valley, Bonners Ferry, and Priest Lake
403 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....79-86 valleys and 71-81 mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........14 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........23-30 percent valleys and 25-40 percent
  mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........15 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 3 to 6 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southeast 4 to 9 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....52-61.
*  24 hr Trend........7 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........55-70 percent valleys and 45-60 percent
  mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........20 percent drier valleys, and 30 percent drier
   mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southeast 2 to 4 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest around 5 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....83-91 valleys and 74-84 mountains.
* Min Humidity........20-30 percent valleys and 26-40 percent
  mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 6 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 54 to 62. Highs 87 to 94 valleys...
77 to 87 mountains. South wind up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 56 to
65. Highs 80 to 87 valleys...70 to 80 mountains. Southwest wind
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 53 to 62. Highs 78 to 84 valleys...
68 to 78 mountains. Southwest wind up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 52 to 61.
Highs 78 to 84 valleys...69 to 79 mountains.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 53 to 61. Highs 76 to 84 valleys...67 to 77 mountains.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 23 - 29 2025

Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.


$$

WAZ705-170145-
Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705)-
Including the cities of Chelan and Wenatchee
403 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....86-96.
*  24 hr Trend........4 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........15-24 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........2 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......South 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....60-70.
*  24 hr Trend........2 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........40-50 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......West 3 to 10 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....88-98.
* Min Humidity........14-23 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......North 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 62 to 71. Highs 89 to 99. West wind
5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 61 to 71. Highs 82 to 92. West
wind 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 56 to 66. Highs 82 to 92. West wind
5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 57 to 67. Highs
82 to 92.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 23 - 29 2025

Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.


$$

WAZ706-170145-
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706)-
Including the cities of Waterville and Grand Coulee
403 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....85-93.
*  24 hr Trend........7 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........17-21 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........6 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......South 3 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....62-68.
*  24 hr Trend........6 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........40-55 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........5 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......West 6 to 13 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....88-96.
* Min Humidity........16-21 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......North 6 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 63 to 69. Highs 92 to 99. West wind
5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 59 to 69. Highs
84 to 93. West wind 9 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 59 to 66. Highs
83 to 91.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 23 - 29 2025

Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.


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WAZ707-708-170145-
Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707)-Eastern Columbia Basin -
 Palouse - Spokane Area (Zone 708)-
Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Spokane, Pullman,
Ritzville, Wilbur, and Cheney
403 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....86-93.
*  24 hr Trend........9 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........18-25 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........7 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......Northeast 3 to 11 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....58-68.
*  24 hr Trend........4 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........45-60 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........15 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....91-98.
* Min Humidity........16-22 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......West 3 to 9 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
* Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 59 to 69. Highs 92 to 100. Southwest
wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 68. Highs 87 to 93.
Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 63. Highs 84 to 92. Southwest
wind 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 56 to 65. Highs
84 to 92.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 23 - 29 2025

Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.


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WAZ709-170145-
Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709)-
Including the city of Pomeroy
403 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny. Haze early in the morning.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....85-95.
*  24 hr Trend........4 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........16-24 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........10 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 3 to 8 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....60-66.
*  24 hr Trend........8 degrees warmer.
* Max Humidity........35-45 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........35 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Poor.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 3 to 9 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....90-100.
* Min Humidity........14-19 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Southwest 4 to 14 mph with gusts to around 25
  mph.
* Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 10 to 20 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 61 to 66. Highs 92 to 102. Southwest
wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 59 to 68. Highs
84 to 94. Southwest wind 9 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows near 60. Highs 83 to 93.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Highs 83 to 93.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Jul 23 - 29 2025

Near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.


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