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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.
'Very blustery': Kamloops broke a rainfall record on the weekend
August 26, 2024 - 3:30 PM

Heavy rain, thunder and lightning, and gusty winds accompanied the severe storm cells that tracked across the Southern Interior this past weekend, but when it came to rain, Kamloops received a record amount.
Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain possible in Kamloops, Okanagan tonight
August 23, 2024 - 11:34 AM

A change in the weather means a good chance of severe thunderstorms bringing with them heavy rain in a large swath of the Southern Interior this evening and overnight.
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorms forecast for Kamloops, Okanagan
August 09, 2024 - 12:20 PM

The conditions are just right for the severe thunderstorms in the South Thompson, Nicola, Shuswap, Okanagan and Boundary regions.
Severe thunderstorms forecast in Thompson-Okanagan could produce heavy rain
July 25, 2024 - 10:36 AM

After weeks of intense heat, today’s cooler temperatures and rain showers in the southern Interior are a welcome relief, but the change in the weather also means conditions are just right for severe thunderstorms.
Dangerous winds expected on Okanagan Lake today: Environment Canada
July 09, 2024 - 11:34 AM

Boaters on Okanagan Lake are being warned to watch for high winds this afternoon and into the eventing.
Heat warning issued for Kamloops, Okanagan and Shuswap
July 05, 2024 - 4:48 PM

Extreme heat is expected in the southern Interior beginning this weekend.
More severe thunderstorms today in parts of southern BC Interior
July 02, 2024 - 10:33 AM

The conditions are just right for more severe weather in parts of the southern BC Interior today.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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House of Commons debate over Kelowna housing data reveals the art of the spin
Housing data for Kelowna sparked an exchange between a local Member of Parliament and the federal Housing Minister in the House of Commons earlier this week where statistics were given out of context. Kelowna-Lake Country MP Trac

News Items tag as: Environment Canada

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

'Very blustery': Kamloops broke a rainfall record on the weekend

Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain possible in Kamloops, Okanagan tonight

UPDATE: Severe thunderstorms forecast for Kamloops, Okanagan

Severe thunderstorms forecast in Thompson-Okanagan could produce heavy rain

Dangerous winds expected on Okanagan Lake today: Environment Canada

Heat warning issued for Kamloops, Okanagan and Shuswap

More severe thunderstorms today in parts of southern BC Interior

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