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Dave originally joined KHQ Weather Team in 2005. With over 25 years in the weather discipline, Dave had definitely "seen it and done it." A graduate from the Air Force's Advanced Meteorology curriculum and Mississippi State, he holds degrees in "Weather Technology" and "Operational Meteorology."

"Weather assignments have taken me around the planet and allowed me to experience an unbelievable breadth of phenomena and responsibility." The abbreviated list of weather assignments include: Korea, Persian Gulf, Micronesia, North Carolina, California, and many more locations. While at those, he was the lead forecaster for events ranging from Air Force One flights, hurricane evacuations, rescue operations, to satellite space launches and NASA shuttle landings. His final stop was as Fairchild AFB's, Chief Meteorologist, where he retired from military service in 2005. "It was awesome to be back home in Washington." Since 2001, he continues to work a few days per month at the Spokane Airport Weather Office/Air Traffic Control Tower.

Dave's an avid fisherman/fly fisher. On any given day, he could be on one of our treasured lakes/rivers or exploring a fresh gem. "I actually make plans based on my forecasts…and that sure-fire advantage ensures I know when to go, where to go, and I'm prepared for Mother Nature."

Dave is a decorated veteran, but says his most satisfying professional accomplishment was earning the Merewether Award for research and use of Doppler Acoustic Radar technology to improve aviation forecasts. As far as best weather experiences…there are thousands, and they're all about "A spot-on weather forecast."

Weather Forecast

Today's Forecast

Today's Forecast Image
  • 77°
  • 54°

 High Pressure begins to break down, ushering in breezy winds (gust to 25), a few clouds and cooler temps (back down to average) for the next few days.  Weak high pressure will build back in for the weekend, bringing pleasant conditions for the Armed Forces Torch Light Parade.

 
Tonight: Partly cloudy, breezy and cooler. 46°
 
Thursday: Partly to mostly sunny. 67°/41°
 
Friday: Mostly Sunny, Nice day! 64°/39°
 
Have a great night!
 
LL
 
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6-Day Forecast: Spokane

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 77°
  • 54°

Sunny & Warm

Thursday
Thursday's Forecast Image
  • 69°
  • 51°

Partly Sunny

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 67°
  • 45°

Partly Sunny

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 68°
  • 41°

Mostly Sunny

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 72°
  • 42°

Partly Cloudy

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 72°
  • 40°

Partly Cloudy

Currently in Spokane as of

  • 76°(Feels like 73°)
  • Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: WSW @ 16 mph, gusting to 29 mph
  • Barometer: 29.88 in.
  • Sunrise: 05:11
  • Sunset: 20:23
  • Humidity: 13%
  • UV Index: 10.00

6-Day Forecast: Spokane

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 79°
  • °

Partly Cloudy

Thursday
Thursday's Forecast Image
  • 69°
  • 46°

Partly Cloudy

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 64°
  • 40°

Partly Cloudy

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 68°
  • 37°

Partly Cloudy

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 75°
  • 42°

Cloudy

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 72°
  • 50°

Cloudy

Currently in Felts Field as of

  • 77°(Feels like 74°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: W @ 14 mph, gusting to 25 mph
  • Barometer: 29.86 in.
  • Sunrise: 05:10
  • Sunset: 20:22
  • Humidity: 14%
  • UV Index: 10.00

6-Day Forecast: Deer Park

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 78°
  • °

Partly Cloudy

Thursday
Thursday's Forecast Image
  • 68°
  • 36°

Partly Cloudy

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 62°
  • 33°

Partly Cloudy

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 66°
  • 29°

Partly Cloudy

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 72°
  • 35°

Cloudy

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 70°
  • 46°

Cloudy

Currently in Deer Park as of

  • 76°(Feels like 73°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: SSW @ 15 mph, gusting to 23 mph
  • Barometer: 29.85 in.
  • Sunrise: 05:09
  • Sunset: 20:24
  • Humidity: 17%
  • UV Index: 10.00

6-Day Forecast: Coeur D'Alene

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 77°
  • °

Partly Cloudy

Thursday
Thursday's Forecast Image
  • 67°
  • 43°

Partly Cloudy

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 62°
  • 38°

Partly Cloudy

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 66°
  • 35°

Partly Cloudy

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 73°
  • 39°

Cloudy

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 69°
  • 49°

Cloudy

Currently in Coeur D'Alene as of

  • 75°(Feels like 74°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: WSW @ 15 mph, gusting to 25 mph
  • Barometer: 29.85 in.
  • Sunrise: 05:07
  • Sunset: 20:21
  • Humidity: 22%
  • UV Index: 10.00

6-Day Forecast: Fairchild Air Force Base

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 74°
  • °

Partly Cloudy

Thursday
Thursday's Forecast Image
  • 66°
  • 43°

Partly Cloudy

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 61°
  • 39°

Partly Cloudy

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 65°
  • 38°

Partly Cloudy

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 71°
  • 43°

Partly Cloudy

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 69°
  • 50°

Cloudy

Currently in Fairchild Air Force Base as of

  • 75°(Feels like 74°)
  • Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: SSW @ 21 mph, gusting to 29 mph
  • Barometer: 29.88 in.
  • Sunrise: 05:11
  • Sunset: 20:24
  • Humidity: 22%
  • UV Index: 10.00

6-Day Forecast: Pullman

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 74°
  • °

Partly Cloudy

Thursday
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  • 66°
  • 41°

Partly Cloudy

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 60°
  • 37°

Partly Cloudy

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 65°
  • 33°

Partly Cloudy

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 74°
  • 39°

Partly Cloudy

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 70°
  • 49°

Cloudy

Currently in Pullman as of

  • 71°(Feels like 71°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: W @ 14 mph, gusting to 18 mph
  • Barometer: 29.94 in.
  • Sunrise: 05:12
  • Sunset: 20:18
  • Humidity: 30%
  • UV Index: 10.00

6-Day Forecast: Sandpoint

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 76°
  • °

N/A

Thursday
Thursday's Forecast Image
  • 67°
  • 44°

N/A

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 60°
  • 40°

N/A

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 65°
  • 35°

N/A

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 72°
  • 37°

N/A

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 69°
  • 49°

N/A

Currently in Sandpoint as of

  • 73°(Feels like 73°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: SSW @ 10 mph
  • Barometer: 29.83 in.
  • Sunrise: 04:04
  • Sunset: 19:21
  • Humidity: 22%
  • UV Index: 10.00

Regional Conditions

Spokane
76°
Felts Field
77°
Deer Park
76°
Coeur D'Alene
75°
Fairchild Air Force Base
75°
Pullman
71°
Sandpoint
73°

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