Clouds part on Presidents Day

Snowstorms are taking a break on Presidents Day in the Spokane region. But it will be cold.

As drier air sweeps in from the northeast, sunshine and frigid temperatures are expected most of Monday that could drop to an unseasonable minus 2 degrees with a wind chill, according to the National Weather Service in Spokane. The high will be near 21 degrees and winds are expected to weaken eventually.

Meteorologists say the readings in the lower to middle 20s are generally 15-20 degrees colder than is normal for this time of year. Single-digit temperatures are thought to be widespread across the region.

The weather service reported a record 10 days of measurable snow at Spokane International Airport on Sunday. It’s the longest February streak recorded since 1939, the agency said.

Late Tuesday through Wednesday, expect light to moderate snow in southeast Washington and the southern half of the Idaho Panhandle. Tuesday night, the low could be 18 degrees.

Another round of snowy weather is possible by the end of the week as cold temperatures persist.

A cold front will make its way toward Camas Prairie, which may see 2-6 inches. Strongest winds will be in Okanogan Valley and the Purcell Trench, where gusts Sunday afternoon hit 30 mph. and more gusty winds Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Snow chances gradually decrease Wednesday afternoon and evening as drier air moves in from the north.