More snow expected Monday night, Wednesday

Colder-than-average temperatures and snow are expected to continue into this week as a new weather system moves up the Washington and Oregon border.

Spokane drivers likely won’t see snow until their evening commute, but Southeast Washington and North Idaho could see more substantial snowfall, National Weather Service Meteorologist Jeff Cote said.

This February is the third snowiest recorded, with 26.9 inches of snow. In 1975, 28.5 inches of snow fell and in 1893, 39.6 inches of snow fell. Less snow is expected this week than over the past month, but there is a chance 2019 could have the second highest recorded snowfall if light snow continues over the next few days, Cote said.

Temperatures, which are predicted to stay low, have been between 10 and 15 degrees colder than average all month.

“I don’t see any sign of a warmup that brings us to what is normal for this time of year,” he said. “It’s just staying cold.”