Honestly, if you've lived in the Inland Northwest for more than a week, you know the drill. You check the weather, see a snowflake icon, and suddenly everyone is at Costco buying enough milk to survive a nuclear winter. But looking at the current 14 day forecast Spokane is serving up right now, things are looking... surprisingly chill.
Literally.
Right now, as of Friday night, January 16, 2026, it's a crisp 30°F outside. The wind is barely moving—just a 2 mph whisper from the north. It’s mostly cloudy, which is basically the official winter uniform for the Spokane sky.
The Week Ahead: Sun is Real?
We’ve got some weirdly nice weather coming up for mid-January. Usually, this is the time of year when we’re all questioning our life choices while shoveling the driveway for the third time in a day.
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- Saturday, January 17: Expect a high of 36°F and actual, honest-to-goodness sunshine. The low drops to 27°F.
- Sunday, January 18: Even better. We’re hitting 38°F. If you’re one of those people who wears shorts when it hits 40, you’re basically halfway there.
- Monday, January 19 (MLK Day): It stays fairly stable at 32°F during the day and 23°F at night.
The humidity is hovering around 80-84%, so it’s that damp cold that kind of seeps into your bones if you aren't wearing the right layers. Pro tip: forget the fashion, wear the wool socks.
That Mid-Week Slump
As we move into Tuesday and Wednesday (January 20-21), the highs stay consistently in the 32°F to 33°F range. It’s that "Goldilocks" zone where it’s just cold enough for snow to stick but just warm enough that the roads turn into a slushy mess by 2 PM.
Cloud cover is going to be a thing. We’re looking at mostly cloudy to partly sunny conditions. It’s the kind of weather where you think about going for a hike at Riverside State Park, but then you remember how mud works.
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The Temperature Rollercoaster
| Day | High | Low | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday (Today) | 35°F | 29°F | Mostly Cloudy |
| Saturday | 36°F | 27°F | Sunny |
| Sunday | 38°F | 23°F | Sunny |
| Monday | 32°F | 23°F | Partly Sunny |
Looking Further Out: The Precipitation Pivot
By the time we hit the end of next week, the 14 day forecast Spokane residents are tracking starts to get a little more "Pacific Northwest classic."
Thursday, January 22, and Friday, January 23, see highs of 28°F and 27°F. It's cooling down. But then, Sunday, January 25, things shift. We’re looking at a 35% chance of a rain and snow mix. The temperature bumps back up to 32°F, and by Monday, January 26, we’re looking at light rain with a high of 38°F.
Basically, the snow we might get on Sunday will probably turn into a giant puddle by Monday afternoon.
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What This Means For You
If you're planning on heading up to Mt. Spokane or 49 Degrees North, the next few days are great for visibility since it’s sunny, but don't expect a massive fresh powder dump until closer to the 25th. For the rest of us just trying to get to work without sliding into a ditch, the roads should stay relatively clear through most of next week given the low 10% precipitation chance currently predicted.
Check your tire pressure. Cold snaps like the 20°F lows we're seeing for next Wednesday will make that little warning light pop up on your dashboard.
Actionable Next Steps:
- Enjoy the Sun: Saturday and Sunday are your best windows for outdoor errands or a walk through Manito Park before the clouds return.
- Watch the Ice: With nighttime lows consistently below freezing (20°F to 29°F), morning black ice on bridges like the Monroe Street Bridge is a guarantee.
- Plan for Slush: If you have travel plans for Sunday, January 25, keep an eye on that rain/snow transition; it's usually the messiest time to be on I-90.