Rain will continue through end of week in Spokane

The shallow covering of snow Spokane received overnight into Wednesday morning melted quickly as temperatures rose throughout the day.

Spokane International Airport received 1.2 inches of snow before it changed to rain about 8:15 a.m., said Valerie Thaler, National Weather Service meteorologist.

Some areas north of Spokane received 1.5 to 3 inches of snow. Many areas south of downtown received less than an inch.

Almost one-fourth of an inch of rain and snow fell Wednesday, according to Steven Van Horn, weather service meteorologist. More substantial rain is expected Thursday night and Friday.

That storm is expected to bring up to an inch to many parts of Spokane County. The snow level is expected to rise to above 5,000 feet, an unwelcome development as Inland Northwest ski areas open.

“It’s going to be a soaker,” Thaler said.