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Snowfall warning for North Okanagan, Shuswap and North Thompson
VERNON – A system of moist air from the Pacific is going to crash into cold Arctic air descending from the north dumping snow over the North Okanagan, Shuswap and North Thompson tonight and tomorrow. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the regions today, Nov. 22. Forecasters say the snow will be caused...
Partnership clears North Thompson recreation trails
BARRIERE - Several trails in the Barriere area continue to get upgrades thanks to a work experience project between the province and the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society. In total about 56 kilometres of recreation trails will be cleared on Skull Mountain, the Hoover Nature Trail and Orchard Lake. Seedlings have also been planted...
North Thompson hits level four drought rating
NORTH THOMPSON – As drought conditions persist and stream flows decrease around the province, the North Thompson region has joined the ranks of many others at a level four drought rating. Conditions in the region are still extremely dry even after the past weekend’s rainfall. Further declines in stream, lake and aquifer levels could lead...
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for North Thompson
KAMLOOPS - After a night of heavy lightning and rolling thunder through much of the region, the North Thompson is under a severe thunderstorm watch. Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms in the area just north of Kamloops. Storms could bring damaging wind gusts, damaging hail and heavy rain....
North Thompson under a severe thunderstorm watch
KAMLOOPS - A large portion of the Central Interior is under a severe thunderstorm watch today, including the North Thompson. Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch, noting conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms. These storms could bring strong winds, large hail and heavy rain. The weather office warns large hail...
UPDATE: Thunderstorm watch ended, river advisory remains for North Thompson
KAMLOOPS - The North Thompson River remains under a high streamflow advisory though a severe thunderstorm watch issued earlier today has ended. Forecasters say there is still a chance of thunderstorms in the North Thompson this evening and a 60-100 per cent chance of showers through Tuesday. In Kamloops we can expect to see a...