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

A mostly quiet weather week is in store for the Inland Northwest

1 week ago | khq.com | Justin Spinnie

A ridge of high-pressure will usher in a precipitation free period of weather for the Inland Northwest. A warming trend will kick in on Sunday afternoon following a cold start to the day. High temperatures will push toward 70 degrees by Tuesday before a slight drop in temperature with increasing winds for Wednesday and Thursday.
Spokane experts guide new gardeners amid rising grocery costs

1 week ago | khq.com | Justin Spinnie

SPOKANE, Wash. – As inflation continues to impact grocery prices, some Spokane residents are turning to self-reliant methods like gardening. The latest Consumer Price Index showed a 3% rise in overall food prices. Eggs have surged over 60%, while apples and lentils have seen increases of almost 5% and more than 3% respectively. With warmer weather approaching, many are questioning if growing their own food might be a more cost-effective option.
Pop-Up Showers and storms return on Tuesday

2 weeks ago | khq.com | Justin Spinnie

Tuesday presents a weather pattern similar to Monday with weak instability but a moisture profile that is conducive to scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms. High temperatures will top out in the 50s and low-60s limiting overall instability, but more short-lived storms are possible with brief heavy rain, pea-sized hail, and gusty outflow winds. A dry pattern starts to dig in on Wednesday. Temperatures take a big jump up on Thursday just to fall back down into the weekend.
Rain is returning the Inland Northwest

2 weeks ago | khq.com | Justin Spinnie

After a wonderful weekend, Monday morning will start with widespread rain into Eastern Washington and North Idaho. By the afternoon, showers become more scattered with chances of isolated thunderstorms. Expect gusty winds with the strongest winds associated with thunderstorm activity. Overall, temperatures will be around ten degrees cooler than Sunday. Tuesday will continue the pattern of scattered showers. Mostly dry conditions return by Wednesday.
Spokane's weekend gets even warmer before rain returns

2 weeks ago | khq.com | Justin Spinnie

Warm, southerly air will pour into the Inland Northwest on Sunday with high temperatures jumping up into the upper-60s and 70s. Skies will be mostly sunny with increasing cloud cover in Central Washington. On Sunday night, a band of showers overtakes the weather pattern bringing rain into Monday morning. By Monday afternoon, temperatures will be much cooler, but some atmospheric instability will increase chances of pop-up showers and a few thunderstorms.
Cool, Showery weather continues until the end of the week in Spokane

3 weeks ago | khq.com | Justin Spinnie

The Inland Northwest is stuck in the same weather pattern driven by a low-pressure weather system working its way inland just south of Spokane. This will keep temperatures a bit cooler, winds a bit gusty, and showers weak and scattered through Thursday. By Friday, a ridge is expected to build in leading to calmer conditions, sunny skies, and warmer temperatures. Expect highs in the 60s by Saturday and Sunday.
Record breaking temperatures will lead to storm potential in Spokane

1 month ago | khq.com | Justin Spinnie

Wednesday will be a notable day across the Inland Northwest for two different reasons. First, high temperatures will reach the 70s and even push 80s across much of the region. Daily high temperature records will be broken across the region. Monthly high temperature records could also be broken. The current highest March temperature for Spokane is 74 while the forecast is for 75. Second, the high temperatures will lead to strong instability and thunderstorm potential into Wednesday evening.
An impressive warming trend will bring Spokane the warmest temperatures so far this year

1 month ago | khq.com | Justin Spinnie

After a gray and rainy start to the week, showers linger over parts of the Idaho Panhandle and the Palouse. A few pop-up showers and weak storms are possible into Monday. Conditions dry out by Tuesday as temperatures get downright warm. Highs in Spokane will reach the upper 60s. Wednesday will be the warmest day with the first 70 degree day of 2025 possible. This would set a daily high temperature record. By Wednesday night, a new weather system arrives bringing more storm and shower chances.
Atmospheric river returns rain and much warmer temperatures to Spokane

1 month ago | khq.com | Justin Spinnie

Starting early Sunday morning, widespread showers develop into Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Some areas may see some brief snow to start the day, but snow levels will quickly rise into the afternoon bringing a full transition to rain. Temperatures then rise steadily with the warmest day expected on Wednesday. Highs in Spokane could reach the 70s which would break a record. Tuesday will be mostly dry.
A few isolated storms and showers disturb an otherwise quiet Inland Northwest pattern

1 month ago | khq.com | Justin Spinnie

Conditions throughout the region will be mostly quiet on Monday other than a few small, unstable showers bringing brief heavy rain, graupel, and a few stray lightning strikes. Tuesday will feature a brief ridge of high-pressure increasing the chances of Inland Northwest sunshine. By Wednesday night, complete cloud cover returns as does the rain. Several rounds of rain with overnight snow mixing in are then expected through the weekend.