Weekend weather for Kamloops and the Okanagan is expected to be pretty typical for this time of year, with seasonal temperatures and a mix of sun and cloud expected Saturday and Sunday.
(STEVE ARSTAD / iNFOnews.ca)
May 06, 2021 - 11:00 AM
Kamloops and the Okanagan could see some showers today and tomorrow before seasonal temperatures make their way into the B.C. southern Interior this weekend.
It’s shaping up to be a typical early spring weekend, weather-wise, with a mix of sun and cloud and temperatures hovering around seasonal norms, making it perfect for outdoor spring activities.
Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton should see a high today, May 6, of 22 Celsius with a 40 per cent chance of showers increasing to 60 per cent overnight.
Temperatures drop on Friday to a high of only 14 C along with a mix of sun and cloud. Vernon and Kelowna could see a 60 per cent chance of showers Friday, with all three cities looking at a 60 per cent chance of rain overnight. The showers are expected to give way to a mix of sun and cloud for the remainder of the weekend.
Highs in the Okanagan aren’t expected to break the 20 C mark, with a high of 18 C on Saturday and 19 C on Sunday.
More sun and cloud is anticipated into next week, with highs creeping back to the low 20s for Okanagan cities.
Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton normally see a high of 18 C and a low of 5 C in early May.
Kamloops is expected to see a high of 24 C today along with a 40 per cent chance of showers today and tonight.
The city will see cooler temperatures tomorrow as well, with a high of 14 C expected, along with a 60 per cent chance of showers through Friday night.
The weekend should see a sun and cloud mix with a high of 18 C on Saturday and 18 C on Sunday.
The average high and low temperatures in Kamloops for early May are 20 C and 6 C.
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