A strong cold front will sweep across the Inland Northwest Saturday. Very warm dry conditions and gusty winds will contribute to rapid fire spread for any new or ongoing fires.
* Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696).
* Winds: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 39 to 60 percent.
* Impacts: Strong winds and dry fuels will continue to result in rapid fire spread of any new or existing wildfires.