News Items tag as: special weather statement

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.
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.
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.
Snow expected on Coquihalla Summit tonight and tomorrow
May 28, 2024 - 11:40 AM

Heads up drivers, Environment Canada is forecasts snow on both the Coquihalla Summit and Allison Pass on Highway 3 tonight and tomorrow morning.
Heavy snow on its way to Southern Interior mountain passes this weekend
November 09, 2023 - 4:21 PM

It’s going to get very wintery on high elevation highways in the Southern Interior this weekend.
Environment Canada calling for snow on Okanagan Connector
September 18, 2023 - 4:26 PM

If you're headed to the Lower Mainland from Kamloops and the Okanagan tomorrow, you might want to consider snow tires.
Heavy rain on its way to Kamloops, Okanagan
June 12, 2023 - 4:27 PM

The southern Interior is expected to see thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon including heavy rain and strong winds.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms forecast in Okanagan today, tonight
May 05, 2023 - 11:00 AM

Heavy rain in the forecast today and tonight for the Okanagan and Boundary regions has prompted weather advisories from Environment Canada.
Up to 25 cm of snow to fall between Hope and Merritt
March 31, 2023 - 7:50 AM
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A late season snowfall is in the forecast for Highways 3, and the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt, where up to 25 centimetres of snow is in the forecast for both highways.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of April 2025. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones

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News Items tag as: special weather statement

Blustery day on the way for Okanagan, Kamloops

HEADS UP: Snow at higher elevations on Okanagan Connector

Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain possible in Kamloops, Okanagan tonight

Dangerous winds expected on Okanagan Lake today: Environment Canada

Snow expected on Coquihalla Summit tonight and tomorrow

Heavy snow on its way to Southern Interior mountain passes this weekend

Environment Canada calling for snow on Okanagan Connector

Heavy rain on its way to Kamloops, Okanagan

Heavy rain, thunderstorms forecast in Okanagan today, tonight

Up to 25 cm of snow to fall between Hope and Merritt

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