Leslie Lowe

Spokane

Lead Weather Forecaster at KHQ-TV (Spokane, WA)

My Mom always told me growing up that I better find a job that paid me to talk...so I did! KHQ Lead Weather Forecaster| Mom | Work Out Fanatic| Shoe-a-holic

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Cool and unsettled start to Summer

1 week ago | khq.com | Leslie Lowe

There is a big switch up in our weather pattern as we head into the weekend, as an area of low pressure tracks along the Washington/Oregon border, bringing with it a chance of showers and thunderstorms for the northern mountains Friday as well as gusty winds 25-35 mph (some in central Washington could see gust to 40-45 mph). Daytime highs will be in the low 70s to wrap up the work week and kick off Summer, with overnight lows in the low 50s.
Comfortable into the weekend!

2 weeks ago | khq.com | Leslie Lowe

A system lingering off the gulf of Alaska will keep the threat of pop-up showers and isolated thunderstorms in the forecast for the Canadian border and along the northern mountains through the weekend. Otherwise, as we are expecting mainly sunny skies with daytime highs into the low to mid 80s through Saturday and Father's Day Sunday.
The HEAT is ON!

3 weeks ago | khq.com | Leslie Lowe

High pressure will continue to strengthen throughout the weekend, driving daytime highs up into the 90s and triple digits for most through the start of this next week. Excessive heat advisories and watches are in place through Tuesday for much of central, southern and eastern Washington, as well as north and central Idaho. Campers be mindful of campfires, making sure that they are never left unattended and are fully put out before leaving your camp site.
Breezy and HOT

3 weeks ago | khq.com | Leslie Lowe

Elevated fire danger is expected as we wrap up the work week, with dry, warm and breezy conditions expected, especially in Central Washington. Daytime highs will reach into the mid to upper 80s and low 90s Friday, with overnight lows in the mid 50s. High pressure will continue to strengthen throughout the weekend, driving daytime highs up into the low to mid 90s for most through the start of this next week.
Wash your car!

3 weeks ago | khq.com | Leslie Lowe

High pressure will continue to strengthen throughout the work week, delivering plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures across the Inland Northwest. Daytime highs are set to climb into the mid to upper 80s through the weekend and 90s by Monday.
Hot start to the weekend!

4 weeks ago | khq.com | Leslie Lowe

Plenty of sunshine and HOT temperatures as daytime highs pop in to the upper 80s and 90s Saturday, with heat advisories for parts of western Montana and the Camas Prairie through Saturday evening. Saturday afternoon into Sunday a dry cold front will swing through the Pacific Northwest picking up winds and elevating fire concerns, especially for parts of central Washington.
Dry and Warm as we head into the weekend

4 weeks ago | khq.com | Leslie Lowe

High pressure builds in as we wrap up the work week and head into the weekend, delivering plenty of sunshine and daytime highs that will pop in to the low to mid 80s Friday and upper 80s and 90s by Saturday. Saturday night into Sunday a dry cold front will swing through the Pacific Northwest picking up winds and elevating fire concerns, especially for parts of central Washington.
Unsettled through the end of the week

1 month ago | khq.com | Leslie Lowe

After a frosty start to the day Wednesday, we will see mainly sunny skies with temperatures that will remain a bit below our average for this time of the year, with highs in the low 60s and overnight lows in the low to mid 40s. Our next system moves in overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning, with rain expected through at least mid-day before we clear out.
Soggy Weekend ahead!

1 month ago | khq.com | Leslie Lowe

Our next system moves in for the weekend and looks to pack a bit more of a punch. We are expecting rain and isolated thunderstorms into the evening hours Saturday, which will impact the Armed Forces Torchlight Parade and other outdoor activities. Make sure to grab your rain gear, umbrella and warm jacket as you are headed out and about as unsettled weather is expected to continue through the weekend. Daytime highs will be in the 60s Saturday, dipping into the upper 50s by Sunday.
Keep your rain gear handy!

1 month ago | khq.com | Leslie Lowe

We will see scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms to wrap up the work week, with daytime highs Friday well below average in the upper 50s and overnight lows in the mid 40s. Our next round of unsettled weather moves in on Saturday and looks to pack a little more of a punch. We are expecting rain and isolated thunderstorms into the evening hours, which will impact the Armed Forces Torchlight Parade and other outdoor activities.