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September 14, 2020 - 8:32 AM
It may be a couple of days before Kamloops residents can expect any relief from the oppressive smoke spreading into the region from American wildfires.
Environment Canada says the mix of sun and cloud forecast for today, Sept. 14, may be obscured by widespread smoke, which is expected to continue overnight. A special air quality statement has been issued.
Winds are expected to be east at 20 km/h in this afternoon with a high of 26 Celsius and a low of 14 C.
Clearing conditions are expected Tuesday, but again with widespread smoke, which is expected to linger overnight. Tuesday’s high should reach 27 C with a low to 12 C.
Indications are the smoke should clear for Wednesday with sunny skies, a high of 28 C and a low of 13 C.
More sun is in store for Thursday with a high of 29 C and a low of 14 C.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday should see a mix of sun and cloud, with temperatures falling back to normal highs for this time of year.
Friday’s high of 27 C and low of 14 C is expected to be followed by a high of 23 C on Saturday and 22 C on Sunday.
Kamloops’s seasonal normal temperatures for this time of year are highs of 22 C and a lows of 8 C.
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