Perhaps winter is not yet 'officially' here, as the coldest season of the year arrives on Thursday, December 21st.

❄️ Beginning this week, however, it's going to feel like winter with low temperatures in the 20's and below around the state of Washington, and high temperatures reaching only into the 30's. A four-letter-word to some, SNOW is in the forecast this week.

Winter Forecast: Which Washington City Will See the Heaviest First Snow?

Now, this isn't a competition, it is merely a prediction, so as David Letterman used to ask: "Please, no wagering". We've selected 5 Eastern Washington Cities with what is at least a chance of snow in the forecast this week. Let's compare:

Yakima, WA

A Chance of snow on Thursday Night and on Friday.

Yakima, Washington 10-Day Forecast - National Weather Service

Tri-Cities, WA

A Chance of snow on Thursday Night and on Friday.

Tri-Cities, Washington 10-Day Forecast - National Weather Service

Spokane, WA

Snow Likely on Thursday Night and on Friday.

Spokane, Washington 10-Day Forecast - National Weather Service

Walla Walla, WA

A Chance of Snow on Thursday Night and on Friday.

Walla Walla, Washington 10-Day Forecast - National Weather Service

Pullman, WA

A Chance of Snow on Thursday Night and on Friday and likely over the weekend. Pullman may well win the prize for the biggest first snowfall after all is said and done.

Pullman, Washington 10-Day Forecast - National Weather Service

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