Justin Spinnie

United States

Anchor and Reporter at KFBB-TV (Great Falls, MT)

@KHQLocalNews Weather Forecaster/Reporter. Formerly with KLEW News. @WSUPullman alum, but reading more books now @msstate

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Articles

Brief showers and thunderstorms follow some of the warmest temperatures of the year so far

1 week ago | khq.com | Justin Spinnie

The Inland Northwest saw a very warm late May day on Wednesday with highs in the 80s and 90s, but a cold front will make its arrival early in the day on Thursday to shake things up. Thunderstorms will be possible starting in Eastern Washington late Thursday morning into Thursday afternoon. The best storm coverage is expected in the Northeast Washington and the North Idaho Panhandle. Temperatures will cool some but stay above average with highs in the low-80s for most.
A big jump in temperature on Wednesday will lead to storm chances into Thursday

1 week ago | khq.com | Justin Spinnie

High temperatures hop up into the 80s on Wednesday for most in the Inland Northwest with warmer areas including the LC Valley sneaking back into the 90s. A cold front moving through Wednesday night into Thursday will bring a chance of some storms to the Inland Northwest. The first storms are possible Wednesday night in Central Washington with the threat extending to Eastern Washington and North Idaho Thursday morning into the afternoon. The strongest storms are expected in the northern mountains.
Warm and sunny weather expected to wrap up May in Spokane

1 week ago | khq.com | Justin Spinnie

The Inland Northwest is headed into another warming trend with highs climbing well into the 80s by Wednesday. Warmer areas could peek back into the 90s. There will be plenty of sunshine along the way. A weak cold front will arrive Wednesday night. This will cool things down a bit for Thursday and strengthen the breeze. Temperatures then rise back up for the weekend. Get ready for a sunny Saturday in the 80s.
Storms and showers ahead of a slightly cooler but pleasant Memorial Day

1 week ago | khq.com | Justin Spinnie

Following the warmest day of the year for most of the Inland Northwest, a cold front will move through the region overnight leading to showers and some thunderstorm activity. The last few showers and storms will clear out in the morning. Clouds will give way to sunshine, but temperatures will be cooler. Expect seasonal high temperatures with highs in the upper-60s and low-70s for most. A post-frontal breeze will stick around for most of the day.
Sunny skies and warming temperatures for Memorial Day weekend

2 weeks ago | khq.com | Justin Spinnie

The weather pattern changed just in time for Memorial Day weekend in the Inland Northwest. Sunshine will be plentiful Saturday and Sunday. Highs will climb well into the 70s by Saturday and well into the 80s by Sunday. A band of showers with some embedded thunderstorms is expected to push through late Sunday night into Memorial Day morning. Rainfall is not expected to be heavy outside of thunderstorms. Clearing will come for most later in the day.
Warm and sunny conditions arrive just in time for Memorial Day weekend

2 weeks ago | khq.com | Justin Spinnie

The Inland Northwest will change weather patterns overnight as ridge of high-pressure builds in. This will lead to much quieter, sunnier, and overall warmer weather for the weekend. Highs will climb into the 60s and 70s on Friday, well into the 70s on Saturday, and 80s by Sunday and Monday. A few isolated storms are possible overnight Sunday into Monday. Keep an eye and ear to the forecast if you have camping plans.
One more day with showers before warmer weather arrives in Spokane

2 weeks ago | khq.com | Justin Spinnie

Overnight, a line of weak showers will push through reaching Spokane by early morning. A little bit of light rain is possible for the morning commute. By the afternoon and evening, showers will be scattered and with isolated areas of heavier rainfall. Tomorrow night will start a change in weather pattern with warmer and drier conditions on the way. Memorial Day Weekend looks lovely right now with highs climbing up to the low-80s by the end of the holiday weekend.
Cool and breezy conditions kick off the new week in Spokane

3 weeks ago | khq.com | Justin Spinnie

After a day with some heavy shower activity (sorry parade attendees), the atmosphere stay active with more unsettled, spotty showers on Sunday. On top of that, temperatures will get cooler and westerly winds will pick up with gusts pushing 40 mph. A couple bands of showers will pass across the Inland Northwest on Monday while high temperatures will stay in the 50s. For the rest of the week, conditions will get drier for most with a slight warming trend.
Showers taper off Thursday but return for the weekend in Spokane

3 weeks ago | khq.com | Justin Spinnie

Expect a brief break from unsettled, spotty showers on Thursday, but the break will be short lived. A light band of showers builds in late Thursday night, early Friday morning. Scattered showers then continue Friday afternoon, Saturday, and Sunday. A few embedded thunderstorms are possible. Temperatures stay a bit below average with highs mostly in the 60s and lows holding in the 40s. Friday will bring a small window of cooler air with highs in the 50s in Spokane.
Spotty showers and isolated storms continue into Wednesday

3 weeks ago | khq.com | Justin Spinnie

While one weather system shifts east, another disturbance is popping out of the north on Wednesday keeping the chance of hit-and-miss showers and a few lightning strikes alive. The best coverage for this showers will be in Northeast Washington and the North Idaho Panhandle. Thursday will provide a brief break from rain, but Friday and Saturday will bring a return of on-and-off passing showers. Temperatures do not change much with highs holding in the 60s and lows in the 40s.