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• Rain keeps Inland Northwest cool

  April 16, 2012 in City, Idaho The first in a series of three rainstorms is crossing the region today, bringing cool temperatures with it.

• Snow, rain keep falling; disaster in N. Idaho

  April 4, 2012 in City, Idaho As another snow storm covered mainly grassy surfaces around Spokane and Coeur d’Alene this morning, emergency managers in North Idaho were trying to figure out how they are going to …

• Ulricks’ roof collapses

  April 2, 2012 in City on Page A6 Rain pooled from March’s record rainfall on an auto shop in north Spokane caused the building’s roof to collapse early Sunday, according to the Spokane Fire Department. Crews were called …

• Record rainfall leads to derailment, roof collapse

  April 1, 2012 in News, City Record rainfall likely caused the closure of two rail lines in North Idaho, a highway blockage in Pend Oreille County, a roof collapse in North Spokane and flooding along some … 4

• Spokane sets March rainfall record

  March 29, 2012 in City, Idaho Steady moderate rain late this afternoon brought enough precipitation for Spokane to set a new record for the soggiest March since record keeping began in 1881. 1

• April’s will set stage for plenty of May flowers

  March 29, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S6 Over the past three months, a particular weather pattern has emerged: The earlier weeks of the month are drier and milder than normal; the later weeks are colder, wetter and …

• Storm bringing more mountain snow in Washington

  March 28, 2012 in Region SEATTLE — It may be spring, but the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch through Thursday for the Olympics and Cascades. 4

• Cloudy outlook

  March 27, 2012 in City on Page A1 Spokane set a daily record for rainfall on Monday – the second time this month — setting the stage to turn March into the soggiest one on record here. Monday’s …

• Slush, snow causing numerous accidents

  March 22, 2012 in City Numerous accidents were reported throughout the Spokane region this morning due to a wet mix of rain and snow that made for messy roads. 5

• Storms to bring rain, snow this week

  March 20, 2012 in City A series of storms is likely to bring snow to North Idaho and Northeastern Washington through Wednesday, the National Weather Service said. 1

• Flooding W. Washington rivers cresting

  February 22, 2012 in Region SEATTLE — Three to 7 inches of rain in the Cascades and melting snow overflowed some Western Washington rivers, but the National Weather Service says they’ll be cresting today and …

• Cascade passes closed for avalanche control

  February 21, 2012 in Region SEATTLE — A storm moving through the Northwest has raised the chance of rivers flooding in Western Washington and avalanche danger in the Cascades. Strong gusty winds could cause damage …

• Rain, heavy snow slow traffic

  January 30, 2012 in City, Idaho Heavy rain and snow on Sunday has blocked at least one highway in Washington and left other highways in North Idaho with standing water.

• Next Pacific storm due in tonight

  December 29, 2011 in City, Idaho The next and maybe last in the current series of strong Pacific storms is moving onshore today and should reach the Inland Northwest by tonight.

• Precipitation making appearance

  December 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S6 After one of the driest early December periods on record, moisture has returned to the Inland Northwest. As of Tuesday morning, only .15 inches of rain and melted snow was …

• Rain, wind batter Inland Northwest

  December 28, 2011 in City, Idaho Wind gusts to 32 mph were reported this morning at Spokane International Airport as the first in a series of wet Pacific storms batters the region. 2

• New radar system puts tighter focus on precipitation

  October 6, 2011 in City on Page A1 One of the National Weather Service eyes in the sky is being brought into sharper focus in Spokane. The Doppler radar system, installed here in 1995, is being upgraded this … 3

• Front Porch: On the rainy side, grass is greener

  June 9, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 You know, I really didn’t mind the rain this spring. In fact, I kind of enjoyed it. My friends are none too happy with me when I say as much, …

• Rivers inch even higher with new rainfall

  May 26, 2011 in News, City, Idaho, Region Rivers are running high and parts of the region remain on a National Weather Service flood watch as rain and melting mountain snowpack send a torrent into waterways.

• Cooler weather in store for holiday weekend

  May 25, 2011 in City, Idaho, Region This evening might be your best bet for a Memorial Day barbecue.

• Forecast: Rain, sun, rain … and cool weekend

  May 24, 2011 in City, Idaho, Region Today’s soggy weather will be followed by sunshine and higher temperatures in the Inland Northwest Wednesday.

• Continuing rain means more floods

  May 16, 2011 in City on Page A6 Flood warnings remain in effect for North Idaho and Eastern Washington as rain was expected to continue into this morning. At least one North Idaho camper already has had to …

• Flood warning in effect for much of Inland Northwest

  May 15, 2011 in City on Page B3 Hope you soaked up as much vitamin D as you could on Saturday. It’s going to have to last you a few days. Today begins the first in a series …

• A couple of nice days coming, then more rain

  May 12, 2011 in City, Idaho After today’s rain and 60-degree weather, the sun will return Friday, with a high near 76 expected in Spokane, 73 in Coeur d’Alene. And the high on Saturday could approach …

• Mixed bag of weather today

  April 28, 2011 in City on Page A7 The Inland Northwest will be peppered with precipitation in the form of rain, snow and graupel today. However, “It’s going to be more rain and graupel than snow,” said meterologist …

• Let it stop

  April 27, 2011 in City on Page A1 Back-to-back daily precipitation records were set at Spokane International Airport on Monday and Tuesday with more than an inch falling in the two days. The records were part of a …

• La Nina keeps wet weather coming

  April 7, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V7 We’re in the first week of April and the moisture continues to fall. In fact, the first three months of 2011 were among the wettest in recorded history across parts …

• Mann: Record-setting wet March is less than an inch away

  March 31, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V4 A series of storms across the Inland Northwest may lead to the wettest March in recorded history in the Spokane area. At least 3.29 inches of moisture have fallen so …

• Rain today, rain tonight, rain tomorrow

  March 29, 2011 in City, Idaho More rain fell across the region this morning with yet another shot of stormy weather on the way for tonight, forecasters said. 2

• Rain sets Spokane record for third-soggiest March

  March 29, 2011 in City on Page A6 The wettest March in 16 years shows no signs of letting up before the month ends Thursday night. The National Weather Service said this March is the third wettest on …

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