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Thompson Okanagan Weather 2015

What an El Niño winter means for the Thompson-Okanagan

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - With autumn well underway it's hard to ignore the fact that it's only a matter of time before the snow hits, but with a strong El Niño expected this season winter could look, and feel, a little different this year. Meteorologists say the event may be a little overhyped but we could expect temperatures...

Expect a chilly start to the new year in the Okanagan

OKANAGAN - Temperatures are set to dip below normal this New Year’s Day long weekend but the good news is it looks like it will warm up again early next week. Environment Canada is calling for a high of -4 Celsius to -7 C today, Dec. 31 through Sunday before warming up slightly to start...

Expect a chilly start to the new year in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS - Temperatures are set to dip below normal this New Year’s Day long weekend but the good news is it looks like it will warm up again early next week. Environment Canada is calling for a high of just -6 Celsius to -8 C today, Dec. 31 through Saturday before dropping even more to...

Kamloops breaks warm weather record

KAMLOOPS – The spring-like weather continues for Kamloops with a record high temperature on Sunday, Feb. 8. The mercury rose to 15.1 C, snapping the old record of 11.1 C on the same day in 1998, according to Environment Canada’s website. To put things into perspective, the normal high for his time of year is...

Showers for the weekend in Kamloops; sunshine returns Monday

KAMLOOPS – The cool, wet weekend is a welcome break from the hot, dry weather we’ve been experiencing so far this summer. Environment Canada is calling for showers off and on today, July 25, and Sunday with high temperatures in the low 20s Celsius. The moist air will began moving out of the region Monday...

Clouds and showers expected for the next five days

KAMLOOPS - After weeks of drought and hot weather, Kamloops is going to get some rain over the next few days.  Environment Canada is calling for cloudy skies and a chance of showers beginning today, Aug. 28, and lasting until Wednesday. It's going to be cooler as well with highs around 21 Celcius and lows...

Hold onto your hat; strong winds blowing through Kamloops area

KAMLOOPS – The forecast calls for unusually gusty winds for the South Thompson and Nicola regions, including Kamloops and Merritt today. The strong west to southwest winds will develop this morning, Sept. 20, according to a Special Weather Statement issued by Environment Canada. Meteorologists say the winds will peak this afternoon with speeds of 50...

Avalanche risk high in B.C., winter storm warning continues

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - A winter storm warning remains in place and avalanche risk has been elevated to high throughout the region, even below treeline levels, and a section of Highway 1 is closed as crews complete avalanche control in the area. Environment Canada continues to issue a winter storm warning for much of the Southern Interior...

Snowfall closes all SD23 schools

KELOWNA – Due to a massive snow storm in the Southern Interior, all schools in School District 23 have been cancelled for Monday. According to the SD23 website, there will be a minimal administrative presence at all schools. However, teachers and support staff will not be at work to provide regular teaching services. Parents are...

UPDATE: Snow day in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS - Today was supposed to be the first day back after winter break, but students in Kamloops are instead starting the new year with a snow day after heavy snowfall Sunday. School District 73 Supt. Karl de Bruijn says the unprecedented snowfall has made many roads impassable and staff have been unable to get...