Palouse Falls State Park, WA

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Today’s Forecast:

🌤
50°F
High: 63° | Low: 37°
Current Temperature
Station: LBRW
Observed at: 6:00 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 2 mph | Humidity: 86%
This Afternoon:Mostly cloudy. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 3 mph.
Tonight:Mostly cloudy. Low around 37, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday:A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. East wind 2 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Today’s Report:

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  44 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 64°F. Risk of rain later today (46%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 89/100
Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 59°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (9 mph).

🥾 Hiking

Use Caution
  46 /100

Use Caution for hiking. High near 64°F. Risk of rain later today (46%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 59°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (9 mph).

⛺ Camping

Use Caution
  46 /100

Use Caution for camping. High near 64°F. Risk of rain later today (46%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for camping. High near 59°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (9 mph).

About Palouse Falls State Park

Palouse Falls State Park is a Washington destination for the state waterfall, exposed canyon overlooks, remote roads, and day-use recreation in the Columbia Plateau.

Make the Most of a Palouse Falls State Park Day

Shade and water are limited, so avoid peak heat. Wind, dust, smoke, cliff exposure, and seasonal waterfall flow all matter.

Weather Tips for Palouse Falls State Park

  • Check heat, wind, wildfire smoke, and fire restrictions as closely as rain because exposed eastern routes offer limited shade.
  • If thunder is possible, finish exposed viewpoints, ridges, golf, or event grounds early and keep substantial shelter close.
  • Check overnight lows, wet ground, fire rules, drainage, and the nearest substantial shelter before settling into camp.
  • Summer smoke, winter access, shoulder-season closures, and shorter fall daylight can matter even during an otherwise mild forecast.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Palouse River Canyon
  • Washtucna
  • Lyons Ferry State Park
  • Starbuck
  • Snake River
  • Lower Monumental Dam
  • Columbia Plateau

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of a Palouse Falls State Park day. Match wind, precipitation, smoke, water conditions, trail surfaces, road access, temperature, and daylight to the activity that gives your group the safest and most comfortable plan.

7-Day Forecast for Palouse Falls State Park

🌤
50°F
High: 63° | Low: 37°
Current Temperature
Station: LBRW
Observed at: 6:00 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 2 mph | Humidity: 86%
Thu ☁
63° 37°
0%
Fri 🌧
66° 39°
46%
Sat ⛅
60° 36°
1%
Sun 🌧
57° 36°
61%
Mon 🌧
51° 31°
22%
Tue ⛅
49° 30°
4%
Wed 🌧
49° 30°
24%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

63° Thu 66° Fri 60° Sat 57° Sun 51° Mon 49° Tue 49° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

37° Thu 39° Fri 36° Sat 36° Sun 31° Mon 30° Tue 30° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Thu 95 Fri 100 Sat 94 Sun 75 Mon 20 Tue 20 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 9:26 pm CST

Palouse Falls State Park Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Palouse Falls State Park brings cold air, periodic snow, ice, and strong wind. Roads and exposed trails can stay slick even during otherwise dry stretches.

Spring

Spring around Palouse Falls State Park brings changing conditions, rising rivers, wet trails, and lingering mountain snow. Give muddy natural surfaces time to drain and avoid widening trails. Mountain and eastern thunderstorms become increasingly possible later in the season.

Summer

Summer at Palouse Falls State Park is usually the driest and most dependable season, but wildfire smoke, fire restrictions, heat, and afternoon thunderstorms can interrupt plans. Start exposed routes early and carry enough water. Dry vegetation makes local fire rules especially important.

Fall

Fall at Palouse Falls State Park brings cooler temperatures, shorter daylight, changing color, and the return of wetter weather west of the Cascades. Early snow or ice may reach upper roads before lower elevations. Check seasonal facility hours and allow extra time on busy event or salmon-viewing weekends.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: around 51–53°F, using the relevant local or regional elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: generally around 10–20 inches, with substantial year-to-year and elevation variation.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: late fall and winter.
  • Driest season: July and August.
  • Best outdoor window: spring and fall for comfortable canyon conditions.