News Items tag as: Environment Canada weather alert

Extreme heat expected to be brief in Kamloops, Okanagan this week
July 28, 2025 - 12:29 PM

The Southern Interior, including Kamloops and the Okanagan, is expecting some serious heat this week, but only for a few days.
Severe thunderstorms expected in Thompson-Okanagan
June 30, 2024 - 11:02 AM

Severe dangerous thunderstorms are expected in several regions in the southern B.C. Interior.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Kamloops, Okanagan
June 17, 2024 - 10:52 AM

There's a possibility of severe thunderstorms rolling through several regions in the B.C. Interior today.
Snow expected on Connector and Coquihalla this weekend
June 14, 2024 - 11:33 AM
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Travellers should be aware of the potential for snow on Southern BC Interor mountain passes this weekend.
Mix of rain and snow expected on Coquihalla, Okanagan Connector
June 03, 2024 - 8:55 AM

Drivers should be aware of the possibility of mixed rain and snow on the Coquihalla Highway and Okanagan Connector until Tuesday morning.
Up to 5 cm snow on Okanagan Connector, Coquihalla Highway
May 18, 2024 - 9:00 AM
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The valley could be 15 C today with a chance of showers, but travellers through the mountain passes should expect some snow from now until Sunday morning.
Up to 5 cm of snow expected on mountain passes
May 16, 2024 - 7:48 AM
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It might reach as high as 20 C in the valley bottoms today but Environment Canada is calling for two to five cms of snow on most mountain passes tonight and into tomorrow morning.
Heavy snow expected on Trans-Canada through Rogers Pass tonight
April 15, 2024 - 10:50 AM
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Heavy snow is expected on the Trans-Canada Highway tonight between between Rogers Pass and Eagle Pass.
Heavy snow warning for Boundary today
March 02, 2024 - 12:30 PM
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Heavy snowfall is expected in Boundary today, March 2.
Dangerous driving conditions expected on the Okanagan Connector on Sunday
February 24, 2024 - 5:45 PM
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Travellers should watch out for blowing snow on the Okanagan Connector on Sunday.
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