Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
COLFAX — The National Weather Service of Spokane has predicted a much dryer season for the Palouse area this year.
Laurie Nisbet, Spokane National Weather Service Meteorologist, reported that the Palouse could expect warmer temperatures and less rain through the following week.
“Looks like mostly sunny skies and nice weather ahead,” Nisbet said, “no weather systems are moving into the Palouse until late Sunday over the weekend.”
Colfax can expect highs in the mid to high 50s and lows in the upper 20s and low 30s throughout the following week. However, The National Weather Service is reporting temps will cool down next week.
Colfax and Pullman should expect high temperatures in the upper 40s and lows in the mid to low 30s starting next week.
In addition to the spring weather arriving this March, The National Weather Service is seeing below-average temperatures and above-average precipitation state-wide.
The Climate Prediction Center, while working in partnership with The National Weather Service, issued its outlook through April.
“Washington State can expect a 40% to 50% chance of below-average temperatures for April. They do not have a clear image for precipitation,” noted Nisbet.
Over the three months of April through June, however, The Climate Prediction Center reports equal chances for temperatures.
“There is an equal 33% chance for above, below, and average temperatures across Washington this spring,” reported Nisbet.
The Palouse area is leaning toward average precipitation despite the average state-wide reporting.
“Pullman had 6.26 inches of precipitation last spring, March through May. The average this year looks like an average of 5.15 inches through May. There is a better chance of below-average precipitation through April, May, and June in the Palouse,” said Nisbet.
Olivia Harnack is a Journalist at the Whitman County Gazette. Olivia is enrolled at University of Idaho and is majoring in digital film studies. She serves in the United States Army National Guard and is proud to serve Whitman County.
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