Summer-like weather to continue this week in the Okanagan

Okanagan residents should continue enjoying summer-like weather conditions at least until this coming weekend before temperatures drop to more seasonal levels and the chance of showers returns.

Environment Canada says to expect sunny skies to start today, Sept. 3, clouds rolling in this afternoon bringing with them a 40 per cent chance of showers. The wind is expected to become south at 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon with a high of 29 Celsius.

The clouds should continue tonight along with a 60 per cent chance of showers this evening and after midnight before clearing overnight with a low of 13 C.

The sun returns tomorrow with a high of 27 C and an overnight low of 13 C expected.

Another sunny day is anticipated on Thursday with a high of 29 C. Some clouds are expected on Thursday night along with a low of 15 C.

A mix of sun and cloud is in the forecast for Friday with a high of 29 C. It should clear overnight with a low of 14 C, and Saturday could see a sun and cloud mix along with a high of 25 C.

More clouds are anticipated on Sunday with a high of only 22 C. Overnight Sunday could see a 60 per cent chance of showers and a low of 13 C.

A 60 per cent chance of showers continues into Monday, under cloudy skies and a high of 20 C.

Normal temperatures for this time of year in the Okanagan are highs of 22 C and lows of 9 C.

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