Mostly sunny but continuing cool in the Okanagan

OKANAGAN – No major weather systems are anticipated in the Okanagan over the next few days, but the Okanagan is expected to continue in the deep freeze with below normal temperatures through the end of the month.

It's the same story from Penticton to Vernon this week with only minor variations. Environment Canada says to expect a mix of sun and cloud for the day before becoming mostly cloudy overnight with a high of -1 Celsius and a low of -14 C.

Wind chills are expected to range between -14 C and -4 C.

Tuesday will be much the same with a high of – 3 C and a low of -14 C under a mix of sun and cloud and wind chills ranging from -14 C to – 5 C.

Wednesday, more clouds move in along with a 30 per cent chance of flurries, with a high of -4 C and a low of -12 C

Thursday will be a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 1 C and a low of -10 C.

Friday’s weather will be similar, with mostly sunny skies, a high of 0 C and a low of -10 C.

The beginning of March will see temperatures climb above zero, but not by much, with Saturday and Sunday reaching 1 C under a mix of sun and clouds.

The normal daily maximum and minimum for Okanagan is 5 C and – 4 C.

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