Weekend is looking good weather-wise in Okanagan

PENTICTON – There’s a spring mix of weather in store for the Okanagan through this coming weekend.

Environment Canada is calling for a mainly sunny day in the valley today, April 4, with a daytime high of 14 Celsius in Vernon and Kelowna, and a high of 16 C in Penticton.

Rain returns to the forecast tomorrow with a few showers expected to begin in the morning and the snow level is expected to drop to 1600 metres. A high of 12 C is expected tomorrow with an overnight low of 4 C.

Saturday and Sunday should be good for outdoor activities with a mix of sun and cloud expected both days and highs around 13 C. Showers are expected overnight Saturday.

Periods of rain are expected on Monday with a high of 14 C, followed by a sun and cloud mix on Tuesday with a high of 15 C.

Normal temperatures this time of year in the Okanagan are highs around 13 C and lows of about 1 C.

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