A small branch holds firm in the storm water runoff of on Riverside Avenue on Thursday, May 27, 2010, in Spokane.

Raindrops gather on the bud of a peony Thursday, May 27, 2010, on Spokane’s South Hill.

Raindrops gather on the bloom of a Dahlia in the Inland Empire Dahlia Society National Trail Garden in Manito Park in Spokane, Wash., on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010.

In Manito Park, raindrops gather on a petal of a peony flower Thursday, May 27, 2010. Unseasonably lower temperatures and rain are expected to continue on Friday.

A raindrop strikes a puddle in downtown Spokane on Thursday, May 27, 2010. Unseasonably lower temperatures and rain are expected to continue on Friday.

Raindrops form bubbles that meander slowly to their fate of an awaiting storm grate in downtown Spokane on Thursday, May 27, 2010.

Runoff falling from the Spokesman-Review building shatters as it strikes the sidewalk below.