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Snow coming down on Thompson-Okanagan mountain passes, but sunny days ahead
January 10, 2025 - 2:00 PM
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Heads up, travellers, some snow is coming down on the mountain pass highways in the Thompson and Okanagan regions but it should be clear by Sunday.
‘Don’t cancel winter yet’: Kamloops, Okanagan could still see a cold snap
January 07, 2025 - 6:00 AM

A forecast mild La Nina this winter typically means colder than normal temperatures, but it has been balmy in Kamloops and the Okanagan so far.
'Mild and a bit dull': Odds of white Christmas in Okanagan, Kamloops low
December 23, 2024 - 6:00 PM

Dreams of a white Christmas in Kamloops and the Okanagan will likely go unfulfilled this year.
Heavy snow, freezing rain prompts travel advisories for southern Interior mountain passes
December 18, 2024 - 11:00 AM

If you have plans to travel on high elevation highways in the southern Interior, you may want to postpone those plans as a moisture-laden Pacific front weather system moves through.
‘It’s a bit of a toss up’: Dream cautiously of a white Christmas in Kamloops, Okanagan
December 17, 2024 - 7:00 AM

With forecast temperatures teasing a white Christmas in Kamloops and the Okanagan it’s hard to tell whether there will be snow on the ground on Dec. 25.
Okanagan, Kamloops getting first significant snow of season
December 16, 2024 - 12:30 PM

The first significant snowfall of the year at lower elevations in the Thompson-Okanagan region is underway today.
Winter storm bringing heavy snow to passes on Coquihalla, Trans-Canada this weekend
December 06, 2024 - 12:10 PM
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Heavy snowfall is expected this weekend on the Coquihalla and Trans-Canada with freezing rain on the Okanagan Connector.
First snowfall of the year in Okanagan, Kamloops expected Saturday
November 15, 2024 - 6:00 PM

Meteorologists are anticipating the first snow of the year in Kamloops and the Okanagan this Saturday.
Blustery day on the way for Okanagan, Kamloops
September 24, 2024 - 9:00 AM

The potential for a late season thunderstorm Wednesday has Environment Canada warning of very strong wind gust and heavy downpours.
HEADS UP: Snow at higher elevations on Okanagan Connector
August 27, 2024 - 4:05 PM
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If you’re heading out on the Okanagan Connector this afternoon be aware it's snowing.
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News Items tag as: Environment Canada

Snow coming down on Thompson-Okanagan mountain passes, but sunny days ahead

‘Don’t cancel winter yet’: Kamloops, Okanagan could still see a cold snap

'Mild and a bit dull': Odds of white Christmas in Okanagan, Kamloops low

Heavy snow, freezing rain prompts travel advisories for southern Interior mountain passes

‘It’s a bit of a toss up’: Dream cautiously of a white Christmas in Kamloops, Okanagan

Okanagan, Kamloops getting first significant snow of season

Winter storm bringing heavy snow to passes on Coquihalla, Trans-Canada this weekend

First snowfall of the year in Okanagan, Kamloops expected Saturday

Blustery day on the way for Okanagan, Kamloops

HEADS UP: Snow at higher elevations on Okanagan Connector

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