News Items tag as: Environment Canada weather alert

Breathe it in: Air quality statement dropped for Central and North Okanagan
August 12, 2019 - 12:25 PM

PENTICTON - Okanagan residents north of the Eagle Bluff wildfire will be able to breathe easier this afternoon as Environment Canada has rescinded air quality advisories for the central and north Okanagan.
Thunderstorm warning issued for Okanagan, South Thompson
July 06, 2019 - 11:00 AM

If you're planning to be outside this weekend, keep your eyes on the sky.
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm on Coquihalla Highway is over
May 29, 2019 - 4:20 PM

A severe thunderstorm warning issued for the Nicola region, including the Coquihalla Highway has ended.
Environment Canada issues late season snowfall alert for Rogers Pass
April 26, 2019 - 7:56 AM

PENTICTON - Travellers using the Trans Canada Highway from Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass should prepare for winter driving conditions this weekend as a low pressure system is expected to dump five to 10 cm of snow tonight and tomorrow.
Snowfall warning issued for Okanagan, Nicola
February 27, 2019 - 3:54 PM

Winter isn't done with the southern Interior yet with a snowfall warning issued for the South and Central Okanagan, along with the Nicola region including Merritt.
Heavy snow warnings issued for mountain passes and the Okanagan Valley
January 22, 2019 - 7:53 AM

The Okanagan valley is about to see a return to winter as snowfall warnings have been issued for the valley as well as the Coquihalla and Hope-Princeton highways.
Winter storm warning in effect for Shuswap
December 29, 2018 - 11:25 AM

SHUSWAP - Hazerdous winter conditions are expected in the Shuswap area.
Winter storm continues to dump snow on southern Interior mountain passes
December 19, 2018 - 9:03 AM

PENTICTON - Travellers continue to face challenging driving conditions on mountain passes in the southern Interior as the winter storm warning is continued today for the Coquihalla Highway from Merritt to Hope and Highway 3 from Princeton to Hope.
Air quality advisory issued for Vernon
November 10, 2018 - 9:16 AM

VERNON - High concentrations of fine particulates have affected the air quality in Vernon.
Environment Canada continues snowfall warning in the Interior
November 03, 2018 - 8:56 AM

About 15 cm of snow is expected by tonight and a strong frontal system is approaching the B.C. Interior today.
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