Stories by Mike Prager for the Spokesman-Review

Sports > Outdoors

Weekend weather: Low clouds and fog dominate New Year’s weather

Wed., Dec. 30, 2015

Higher air pressure over the region has set up the classic temperature inversion that allows cold air and fog to hold firm in lower elevations.

News > Spokane

Wind, heat, fire made a deadly weather mix in 2015

Wed., Dec. 30, 2015

The year 2015 is going to be remembered for a series of extreme weather events that led to at least five deaths in the Inland Northwest.

News > Spokane

Air stagnation advisory issued for Inland Northwest

Tue., Dec. 29, 2015

A change from snowy conditions to stable higher air pressure is bringing with it an air stagnation advisory.

News > Spokane

First Night street closures start early Thursday

Mon., Dec. 28, 2015

Spokane’s First Night celebration will bring a series of street closures to downtown starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday.

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Dry, cold weather expected this week

Sun., Dec. 27, 2015

After a chance of light snow on Tuesday morning, the weather is going to become cold and dry going into the new year.

Sports > Outdoors

Weekend weather: More snow, then bitter cold in the forecast

Wed., Dec. 23, 2015

Piles of snow may be trouble in town, but the steady march of storms is good in the mountains

News > Spokane

Snowfall winding down as Christmas arrives

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 23, 2015

Snowfall starts to ease Wednesday in Spokane, but continues through Wednesday night in North Idaho and the Palouse region.

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Winter Glow shines under the tireless work of Jerry Schmidt

Wed., Dec. 23, 2015

Winter Glow Spectacular, the colored light festival in Riverfront Park, is the latest undertaking of community organizer Jerry Schmidt.

News > Spokane

Mielke named new CEO of Greater Spokane Incorporated

Mon., Dec. 21, 2015

Spokane County Commissioner Todd Mielke Monday was selected as the new CEO for Greater Spokane Inc., the Spokane area’s chamber of commerce.

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Winter storm warning in effect until 4 a.m. Tuesday

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 21, 2015

A winter storm warning has been issued for up to 8 inches of snow through Monday night.

News > Spokane

Getting There: Five Mile Road to see improvements

Mon., Dec. 21, 2015

A section of Five Mile Road will see improvements next year.

News > Spokane

Snow causes traffic to slow to a crawl across Spokane area

Thu., Dec. 17, 2015

Evening commuter traffic slowed to a crawl on Interstate 90 and other busy arterials as the latest snowstorm arrived over the Inland Northwest.

Sports > Outdoors

Weekend weather: Snow, wintry mix headed for region

Wed., Dec. 16, 2015

A new Pacific warm front should bring snow Thursday night followed by a wintry mix by dawn on Friday.

News > Spokane

Spokane Valley grants include funding for signal at Trent Elementary

Mon., Dec. 14, 2015

Spokane Valley last week announced a grant award to fund a new traffic light at Trent Elementary School.

Sports > Outdoors

Weekend Weather: Ski resorts could see rebound after wind, rain hurt snow pack

Wed., Dec. 9, 2015

Now that the heavy rain and strong winds have subsided, the National Weather Service said it expects cooler conditions and increasing chances of rain and snow in lower elevations and snow in the mountains from a new flow of air out of the northwest.

News > Voices

Seniors turn plastic bags into sleeping mats for homeless

Wed., Dec. 9, 2015

A group of active seniors at the Vintage Apartments in North Spokane is turning plastic grocery bags into sleeping mats for the homeless.

News > Spokane

Wind watch upgraded to high-wind warning for Inland Northwest

Tue., Dec. 8, 2015

Gusts to 60 mph are expected from a strong cold front forecast to reach the Inland NW about 7 a.m. Wednesday.

News > Spokane

Spokane shatters daily rainfall record Monday

Mon., Dec. 7, 2015

Spokane shatters daily rainfall record with nearly an inch falling through 4 p.m. on Monday

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Another windstorm to hit Spokane on Wednesday

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 7, 2015

Just three weeks after 71-mph winds raked the Inland Northwest, a newly forming storm is expected to send another blast of wind across the region on Wednesday with gusts near 60 mph.

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