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Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Eastern Washington and North Idaho
National Weather Service Spokane WA
348 AM PDT Thu Aug 28 2025


.DISCUSSION...

Central WA:
- 20-40 percent chance of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon.
- Good RH recovery Thursday night.

Eastern WA:
- 10-20 percent chance for thunderstorms Thursday afternoon.
- Good to excellent RH recovery Thursday night.

North ID:
- 20-40 percent chance of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and
  evening.
- Excellent RH recovery Thursday night.

Thursday will be more unstable with less cloud cover, bringing an
increased chance of thunderstorms across the Cascades, northeast
Washington, and north Idaho. Thunderstorm activity Friday will be
limited to the north Cascades, northeast Washington, and north
Idaho. A warming and drying trend continues into the weekend and
early next week.

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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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WAZ696-698-290130-
East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696)-
East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698)-
Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Lake Wenatchee Area,
and Leavenworth
348 AM PDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers
  through the day. A chance of thunderstorms in the late morning
  and afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...50 percent.
* Max Temperature.....77-87 valleys and 65-75 mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........9 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent valleys and 55-70 percent
  mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........10 percent wetter valleys, and 15 percent
   wetter mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 5 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....40 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy. A
  chance of thunderstorms early in the evening. A chance of rain
  showers in the evening.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Min Temperature.....60-70 valleys and 53-63 mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........1 degree cooler.
* Max Humidity........61-80 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........10 percent drier valleys, and 5 percent drier
   mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest 3 to 5 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....West 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West around 5 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.

.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
  thunderstorms in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...10 percent.
* Max Temperature.....83-93 valleys and 70-80 mountains.
* Min Humidity........25-35 percent valleys and 35-50 percent
  mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southeast 3 to 5 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of rain
showers. Lows 59 to 69 valleys...51 to 61 mountains. Highs 82 to
92 valleys...69 to 79 mountains. Northwest wind up to 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 57 to 67 valleys...50 to
60 mountains. Highs 82 to 92 valleys...72 to 82 mountains. North
wind up to 5 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to
70 valleys...53 to 63 mountains. Highs 89 to 99 valleys...76 to
86 mountains.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Sep 04 - 10 2025

Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.


$$

WAZ697-290130-
East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National
Recreation Area (Zone 697)-
Including the city of Stehekin
348 AM PDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and a
  chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers
  and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...50 percent.
* Max Temperature.....75-85 valleys and 64-74 mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........6 degrees cooler valleys, and 12 degrees
   cooler mountains.
* Min Humidity........50-65 percent valleys and 60-75 percent
  mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........25 percent wetter valleys, and 30 percent
   wetter mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...West 3 to 5 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....40 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
  thunderstorms early in the evening.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Min Temperature.....61-71 valleys and 53-63 mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........5 degrees warmer valleys, and 2 degrees cooler
   mountains.
* Max Humidity........55-65 percent valleys and 61-80 percent
  mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........5 percent drier valleys, and unchanged
   mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...North 3 to 4 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southeast 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southeast around 5 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.

.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny. A chance of rain showers in the late
  morning and afternoon. A chance of thunderstorms in the
  afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...10 percent.
* Max Temperature.....82-92 valleys and 70-80 mountains.
* Min Humidity........35-50 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southeast 3 to 5 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 60 to
70 valleys...52 to 62 mountains. Highs 83 to 93 valleys...71 to
81 mountains. Southwest wind up to 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 58 to
68 valleys...49 to 59 mountains. Highs 78 to 88 valleys...66 to
76 mountains. West wind up to 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 58 to 68 valleys...49 to
59 mountains. Highs 83 to 93 valleys...71 to 81 mountains.
Northwest wind up to 5 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 61 to
71 valleys...53 to 63 mountains. Highs 88 to 98 valleys...76 to
86 mountains.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Sep 04 - 10 2025

Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.


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WAZ704-290130-
Methow Valley (Zone 704)-
Including the cities of Mazama, Winthrop, and Twisp
348 AM PDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Haze until late afternoon.
  Rain showers likely early in the morning. A chance of showers and
  thunderstorms in the late morning and afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Max Temperature.....79-88.
*  24 hr Trend........7 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........35-45 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........13 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......West 3 to 4 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....30 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
  thunderstorms early in the evening.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Min Temperature.....60-69.
*  24 hr Trend........1 degree cooler.
* Max Humidity........65-80 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 3 to 4 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest around 5 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.

.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny. A chance of rain showers in the
  afternoon. A chance of thunderstorms late in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...10 percent.
* Max Temperature.....84-93.
* Min Humidity........25-30 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Southeast 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 59 to 69. Highs 86 to 95. West
wind up to 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 57 to 66. Highs 83 to 92. South
wind up to 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 56 to 66. Highs 86 to 94.
Northwest wind up to 5 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 59 to 69. Highs
91 to 100.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Sep 04 - 10 2025

Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.


$$

WAZ703-290130-
Okanogan Valley (Zone 703)-
Including the cities of Conconully and Omak
348 AM PDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the
  morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
  afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Max Temperature.....79-89.
*  24 hr Trend........4 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........35-50 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........19 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......South 3 to 7 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms
  early in the evening. A chance of rain showers in the evening.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Min Temperature.....64-70.
*  24 hr Trend........4 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........61-80 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......West 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.

.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the
  late morning and afternoon. A chance of thunderstorms in the
  afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...10 percent.
* Max Temperature.....85-94.
* Min Humidity........25-35 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......East 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 63 to 70. Highs 86 to 96. East
wind up to 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 67. Highs 85 to 94. Northeast
wind up to 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 67. Highs 87 to 96.
Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 61 to 70. Highs
91 to 100.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Sep 04 - 10 2025

Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.


$$

WAZ702-290130-
Colville Reservation (Zone 702)-
Including the cities of Nespelem and Keller
348 AM PDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers
  through the day. A chance of thunderstorms late in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Max Temperature.....78-88 valleys and 70-79 mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........9 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........35-50 percent valleys and 45-60 percent
  mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........18 percent wetter valleys, and 25 percent
   wetter mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 5 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in
  the evening.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....61-67.
*  24 hr Trend........1 degree cooler.
* Max Humidity........60-75 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........5 percent wetter valleys, and unchanged
   mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 3 to 5 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....North around 5 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.

.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the
  late morning and afternoon. A chance of thunderstorms in the
  afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...10 percent.
* Max Temperature.....84-94 valleys and 75-84 mountains.
* Min Humidity........25-35 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southeast 3 to 5 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South around 5 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 61 to 66. Highs 87 to 97 valleys...
78 to 88 mountains. East wind up to 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH LABOR DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 58 to 65. Highs
86 to 96 valleys...78 to 88 mountains. East wind up to 5 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 66. Highs
90 to 100 valleys...82 to 92 mountains.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Sep 04 - 10 2025

Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.


$$

WAZ699-290130-
Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699)-
Including the cities of Republic and Curlew
348 AM PDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers until
  late afternoon. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. A
  chance of rain showers late in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Max Temperature.....79-89 valleys and 71-80 mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........9 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........25 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South 3 to 5 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
  thunderstorms early in the evening, then a chance of rain showers
  late in the evening. A chance of rain showers early in the
  morning.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Min Temperature.....58-66.
*  24 hr Trend........4 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........65-80 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........10 percent wetter valleys, and 5 percent
   wetter mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southeast up to 4 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 4 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest around 5 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.

.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the
  late morning and early afternoon. A chance of thunderstorms in
  the late morning and afternoon. A chance of rain showers late in
  the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Max Temperature.....82-92 valleys and 73-83 mountains.
* Min Humidity........30-45 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southeast up to 5 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South around 5 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 56 to 64. Highs 86 to
96 valleys...78 to 87 mountains. Southeast wind up to 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH LABOR DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 54 to 63. Highs
87 to 97 valleys...78 to 88 mountains. Northeast wind up to
5 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 56 to 64. Highs
91 to 101 valleys...82 to 91 mountains.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Sep 04 - 10 2025

Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.


$$

WAZ700-290130-
Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700)-
Including the cities of Metaline Falls and Ione
348 AM PDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Haze early in the morning. A
  chance of rain showers through the day. A chance of thunderstorms
  late in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Max Temperature.....77-86 valleys and 69-79 mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........9 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........40-55 percent valleys and 50-65 percent
  mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........20 percent wetter valleys, and 33 percent
   wetter mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 4 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
  thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of rain showers
  overnight.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Min Temperature.....56-63.
*  24 hr Trend........4 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........75-90 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........10 percent wetter valleys, and unchanged
   mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast up to 3 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....North 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.

.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of thunderstorms in
  the late morning and early afternoon. A chance of rain showers in
  the late morning and afternoon. A chance of thunderstorms late in
  the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...30 percent.
* Max Temperature.....80-88 valleys and 71-81 mountains.
* Min Humidity........35-45 percent valleys and 40-55 percent
  mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...South up to 3 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 4 mph.
* Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 0 to 5 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 54 to 62. Highs 85 to 94 valleys...
77 to 87 mountains. East wind up to 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH LABOR DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 52 to 61. Highs
86 to 96 valleys...78 to 88 mountains. East wind up to 5 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53 to 61. Highs
88 to 98 valleys...80 to 90 mountains.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Sep 04 - 10 2025

Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.


$$

WAZ701-290130-
Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701)-
Including the cities of Colville, Deer Park, and Newport
348 AM PDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....79-87 valleys and 71-79 mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........9 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........40-50 percent valleys and 45-60 percent
  mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........15 percent wetter valleys, and 25 percent
   wetter mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 5 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy. A
  chance of rain showers in the evening.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....58-66.
*  24 hr Trend........6 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........80-90 percent valleys and 65-80 percent
  mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........20 percent wetter valleys, and 10 percent
   wetter mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast around 3 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.

.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
  thunderstorms in the late morning and afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...10 percent.
* Max Temperature.....85-93 valleys and 76-84 mountains.
* Min Humidity........25-35 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northeast 3 to 4 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Northeast 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest around 5 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 65. Highs 89 to 96 valleys...
80 to 88 mountains. East wind up to 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH LABOR DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 54 to 64. Highs
87 to 97 valleys...80 to 90 mountains. East wind up to 5 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 65. Highs
92 to 100 valleys...83 to 91 mountains.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Sep 04 - 10 2025

Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.


$$

IDZ101-290130-
Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101)-
Including the cities of St. Maries, Rathdrum Prairie,
Silver Valley, Bonners Ferry, and Priest Lake
348 AM PDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. Haze until late afternoon. A
  chance of rain showers through the day. A chance of thunderstorms
  in the late morning and afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...40 percent.
* Max Temperature.....75-84 valleys and 65-75 mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........12 degrees cooler valleys, and 4 degrees
   cooler mountains.
* Min Humidity........45-60 percent valleys and 60-75 percent
  mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........20 percent wetter valleys, and 35 percent
   wetter mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Southwest 3 to 5 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....30 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy. A
  chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance of rain showers
  until early morning.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Min Temperature.....56-65.
*  24 hr Trend........4 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........80-90 percent valleys and 70-80 percent
  mountains.
*  24 hr Trend........10 percent wetter valleys, and unchanged
   mountains.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...East around 3 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....South 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.

.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. A chance of thunderstorms in
  the late morning and early afternoon. A chance of rain showers in
  the late morning and afternoon. A chance of thunderstorms late in
  the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Max Temperature.....81-88 valleys and 71-81 mountains.
* Min Humidity........30-45 percent valleys and 40-55 percent
  mountains.
* 20-foot winds.......
*     Valleys/Lwr Slopes...Northwest up to 5 mph.
*     Ridges/Upr Slopes....Southwest 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 64. Highs 86 to 92 valleys...
76 to 86 mountains. East wind up to 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH LABOR DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 54 to 64. Highs
87 to 95 valleys...78 to 88 mountains. Northeast wind up to
5 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 63. Highs
88 to 95 valleys...79 to 89 mountains.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Sep 04 - 10 2025

Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.


$$

WAZ705-290130-
Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705)-
Including the cities of Chelan and Wenatchee
348 AM PDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of thunderstorms in
  the morning. A chance of rain showers through the day. A chance
  of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...50 percent.
* Max Temperature.....80-90.
*  24 hr Trend........6 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........35-50 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........5 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......East 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
  thunderstorms early in the evening.
* Chance of Lightning...10 percent.
* Min Temperature.....62-70.
*  24 hr Trend........7 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........55-70 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........10 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......Northwest 3 to 5 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northwest around 5 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....85-95.
* Min Humidity........20-30 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......East 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 63 to 70. Highs 87 to 97. North
wind up to 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows 59 to 68.
Highs 83 to 93. Northwest wind up to 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 59 to 69. Highs 85 to 95.
Northwest wind up to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 61 to 71. Highs
91 to 101.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Sep 04 - 10 2025

Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.


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WAZ706-290130-
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706)-
Including the cities of Waterville and Grand Coulee
348 AM PDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the
  morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Max Temperature.....81-88.
*  24 hr Trend........7 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........35-45 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........10 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......South 4 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....63-69.
*  24 hr Trend........4 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........65-80 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........10 percent wetter.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......North 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....86-93.
* Min Humidity........23-28 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......East 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 63 to 68. Highs 89 to 96.
Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 66. Highs 86 to 93. East wind
5 to 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 66. Highs 87 to 95.
Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 62 to 69. Highs
92 to 100.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Sep 04 - 10 2025

Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.


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WAZ707-708-290130-
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
348 AM PDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly sunny. Haze through the day. A chance
  of rain showers early in the morning. A chance of rain showers in
  the late morning and afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....81-91.
*  24 hr Trend........2 degrees cooler.
* Min Humidity........30-45 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........5 percent wetter.
* 20-foot winds.......South 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....60-69.
*  24 hr Trend........5 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........71-90 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........Unchanged.
* Humidity Recovery...Good.
* 20-foot winds.......Northeast 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....88-96.
* Min Humidity........21-29 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Northeast 3 to 6 mph.
* Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 69. Highs 91 to 98. East
wind up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH LABOR DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 57 to 66. Highs
89 to 95. South wind up to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 58 to 68. Highs
93 to 100.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Sep 04 - 10 2025

Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.


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WAZ709-290130-
Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709)-
Including the city of Pomeroy
348 AM PDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.Today...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly sunny. A chance of rain showers early
  in the morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms early in
  the afternoon. Haze through the day.
* Chance of Lightning...20 percent.
* Max Temperature.....82-92.
*  24 hr Trend........9 degrees warmer.
* Min Humidity........26-40 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........27 percent drier.
* 20-foot winds.......West 3 to 8 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
* Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly clear. Haze.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Min Temperature.....60-66.
*  24 hr Trend........3 degrees cooler.
* Max Humidity........55-70 percent.
*  24 hr Trend........15 percent drier.
* Humidity Recovery...Fair.
* 20-foot winds.......Southeast 3 to 7 mph with gusts to around 20
  mph.
* Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL falling to near surface.
* Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.

.FRIDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Sunny. Haze until late afternoon.
* Chance of Lightning...0 percent.
* Max Temperature.....88-98.
* Min Humidity........18-25 percent.
* 20-foot winds.......Northeast 3 to 7 mph.
* Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 percent.


.Forecast Days 3 Through 7......
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 67. Highs 90 to 100. East
wind 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH LABOR DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 66. Highs
88 to 98. West wind up to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 61 to 69. Highs
92 to 102.

.8 to 14 Day Outlook for Sep 04 - 10 2025

Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.


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