Okanagan may get a spot of rain before sun rolls in for long weekend

KELOWNA – There’s a lot of sun and heat in the Okanagan long weekend forecast.

Environment Canada says there may be a bit of rain in parts of the valley tomorrow, but to expect sunny conditions throughout the Okanagan for the remainder of the B.C. Day long weekend.

The high today should reach 31 C with an overnight low of 15 C in Vernon and Kelowna, while Penticton should get to 32 C with a low of 17 C.

Friday, a mix of sun and clouds could bring a 30 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon and evening, with a high of 29 C and a low of 14 C expected.

Penticton should see a mix of sun and cloud during the day with a 30 per cent chance of showers overnight.

Winds will be northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 in the afternoon.

Temperatures are expected to dip a bit on Saturday, but sunny skies should return with an expected high of 26 C on Saturday and 28 C on Sunday, along with overnight lows of 13 C and 14 C.

Holiday Monday should see more sunshine and a high of 32 C.

Similar conditions are expected for the return to work Tuesday, with a high of 31 C under sunny skies.

Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton’s normal high and low for this time of year is 27 C and 12 C.

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