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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 Authority Forecast

Today's Forecast

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  • 66°
  • 52°

*From now on you will notice in our emails a green, yellow or red at the end of our tonight and tomorrow forecast.  Green~indicates a GOOD day, Yellow~indicates an "INCONVENIENT" day (i.e.. rain/snow/wind), and Red indicates a "SEVERE" weather day, a day that we will trigger a "Weather Authority Alert". 
 
Tonight: Expect to hear more rumbles of thunder overnight tonight!  54°/52°(Yellow)
 
Tomorrow: Looks to be the wettest day of the week, with wide spread rain showers that will be heavy at times, add to that breezy winds to 15 mph...it is looking to be a blustery day!  55°/45°(Yellow)
 
The BAD news....Unsettled weather will continue through the week, the GOOD news, you don't have to water your lawn for a few days AND things are looking up just in time for "Iron Man" weekend! 
 
~LL

6-Day Forecast: Spokane

Wednesday
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  • 66°
  • 52°

Mostly Cloudy Showers/T-Storms

Thursday
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  • 66°
  • 44°

Mostly Cloudy, Showers

Friday
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  • 69°
  • 46°

Partly Cloudy, Chc Showers

Saturday
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  • 71°
  • 49°

AM Showers, Partly Cloudy

Sunday
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  • 77°
  • 48°

Partly Cloudy

Monday
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  • 76°
  • 55°

Partly Sunny

Currently in Spokane as of

  • 52°(Feels like 49°)
  • Light Rain
  • Wind: SW @ 9 mph
  • Barometer: 29.81 in.
  • Sunrise: 04:52
  • Sunset: 20:51
  • Humidity: 89%
  • UV Index: 10.00

6-Day Forecast: Spokane

Wednesday
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  • 61°
  • °

Rain

Thursday
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  • 64°
  • 50°

Rain

Friday
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  • 70°
  • 48°

Rain

Saturday
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  • 77°
  • 46°

Partly Cloudy

Sunday
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  • 82°
  • 50°

Cloudy

Monday
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  • 76°
  • 56°

Rain

Currently in Felts Field as of

  • 56°(Feels like 54°)
  • Light Rain
  • Wind: WSW @ 8 mph
  • Barometer: 29.81 in.
  • Sunrise: 04:51
  • Sunset: 20:51
  • Humidity: 72%
  • UV Index: 10.00

6-Day Forecast: Deer Park

Wednesday
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  • 59°
  • °

Rain

Thursday
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  • 61°
  • 48°

Rain

Friday
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  • 67°
  • 45°

Rain

Saturday
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  • 75°
  • 38°

Partly Cloudy

Sunday
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  • 79°
  • 44°

Cloudy

Monday
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  • 72°
  • 50°

Rain

Currently in Deer Park as of

  • 55°(Feels like 54°)
  • Cloudy
  • Wind: SSE @ 5 mph
  • Barometer: 29.79 in.
  • Sunrise: 04:50
  • Sunset: 20:52
  • Humidity: 83%
  • UV Index: 10.00

6-Day Forecast: Coeur D'Alene

Wednesday
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  • 58°
  • °

Rain

Thursday
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  • 61°
  • 47°

Rain

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 66°
  • 46°

Rain

Saturday
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  • 74°
  • 44°

Partly Cloudy

Sunday
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  • 79°
  • 48°

Partly Cloudy

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 73°
  • 53°

Rain

Currently in Coeur D'Alene as of

  • 54°(Feels like 52°)
  • Cloudy
  • Wind: SW @ 7 mph
  • Barometer: 29.82 in.
  • Sunrise: 04:48
  • Sunset: 20:49
  • Humidity: 71%
  • UV Index: 10.00

6-Day Forecast: Fairchild Air Force Base

Wednesday
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  • 60°
  • °

Rain

Thursday
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  • 63°
  • 46°

Rain

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

Rain

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 74°
  • 45°

Partly Cloudy

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 79°
  • 50°

Partly Cloudy

Monday
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  • 73°
  • 54°

Rain

Currently in Fairchild Air Force Base as of

  • 51°(Feels like 48°)
  • Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: SSW @ 7 mph
  • Barometer: 29.81 in.
  • Sunrise: 04:52
  • Sunset: 20:52
  • Humidity: 94%
  • UV Index: 10.00

6-Day Forecast: Pullman

Wednesday
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  • 58°
  • °

Rain

Thursday
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  • 63°
  • 45°

Rain

Friday
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  • 67°
  • 42°

Rain

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 73°
  • 40°

Partly Cloudy

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 78°
  • 46°

Partly Cloudy

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 73°
  • 53°

Rain

Currently in Pullman as of

  • 52°(Feels like 51°)
  • Cloudy
  • Wind: W @ 5 mph
  • Barometer: 29.87 in.
  • Sunrise: 04:54
  • Sunset: 20:46
  • Humidity: 93%
  • UV Index: 10.00

6-Day Forecast: Sandpoint

Wednesday
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  • 57°
  • °

T-Storms

Thursday
Thursday's Forecast Image
  • 58°
  • 48°

Rain

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 64°
  • 47°

Rain

Saturday
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  • 74°
  • 43°

N/A

Sunday
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  • 77°
  • 46°

N/A

Monday
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  • 70°
  • 53°

Rain

Currently in Sandpoint as of

  • 55°(Feels like 55°)
  • Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: WSW @ 5 mph
  • Barometer: 29.78 in.
  • Sunrise: 03:45
  • Sunset: 19:50
  • Humidity: 82%
  • UV Index: 10.00
  • Top Stories from KHQTop Stories

  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:48 AM EDT2013-06-19 05:48:26 GMT
    Wednesday: Looks to be the wettest day of the week, with wide spread rain showers that will be heavy at times, add to that breezy winds to 15 mph...it is looking to be a blustery day!  55°/45°.
    Wednesday: Looks to be the wettest day of the week, with wide spread rain showers that will be heavy at times, add to that breezy winds to 15 mph...it is looking to be a blustery day!  55°/45°. The BAD news....Unsettled weather will continue through the week, the GOOD news, you don't have to water your lawn for a few days AND things are looking up just in time for "Iron Man" weekend!
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    UPDATE: Tuesday night Northern Quest Casino & Resort posted on their Facebook page an update to the internal investigation they are conducting regarding Melanie Strandberg's resignation. The report is inside this story:
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    Firefighters with Spokane Valley were called out to a technical rescue Tuesday evening near north Pines Road & Mirabeau Parkway. Firefighters tell KHQ that a man and a woman in their 20's were hiking in the area when the woman fell about 20 down a bank.
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