Environment Canada weather

Skaha Beach in Penticton saw plenty of activity on Tuesday, Aug. 17 during a warm summer day. Penticton and Osoyoos are among Canada’s favourite getaway destinations in recent months. Data released from Google Aug. 14, 2020 shows three Okanagan cities in the top-five fastest rising hotel destinations in Canada. Beaches and wineries are among the popular attractions for visitors. (John Arendt - Black Press)

‘Extraordinary’ heat in the Okanagan as 120-year-long records shattered in May

Month-long temperatures in the region recorded at 3 to 5 C above normal

 

The majority of the Okanagan is under a severe thunderstorm watch on Saturday, May 27. (Google Maps)

Okanagan on severe thunderstorm watch

Around the Okanagan, there’s a 60 per cent chance of rain, which could lead to a thunderstorm

 

Smoke from a wildfire is shown crossing a road in British Columbia in this undated handout image provided by the BC Wildfire Service. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Wildfire Service **MANDATORY CREDIT**

Forecasted rain later this weekend could temper northeast B.C. wildfires

Environment Canada is forecasting a 30-to-40 per cent chance of showers for Fort St. John

 

Severe thunderstorms are possible across the Okanagan, Shuswap and other parts of the B.C. Interior, says Environment Canada Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Black Press file photo)

UPDATE: Thunderstorm warning in B.C. Interior lifted

Environment Canada issued an alert Saturday, May 20

Severe thunderstorms are possible across the Okanagan, Shuswap and other parts of the B.C. Interior, says Environment Canada Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Black Press file photo)
Lightning struck the Okanagan skies on Thursday, May 19. (Dean Pratley/Facebook)

PHOTOS: Close to 7,000 lightning strikes in Okanagan skies

Lightning could be seen all throughout the Okanagan on Thursday night

Lightning struck the Okanagan skies on Thursday, May 19. (Dean Pratley/Facebook)
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued by Environment Canada for the Okanagan Thursday, May 18. (Black Press - file photo)

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Okanagan, Arrow Lakes, Boundary

Heavy downpours anticipated; be careful on roadways for pooling water

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued by Environment Canada for the Okanagan Thursday, May 18. (Black Press - file photo)
Skaha Beach in Penticton. Tempertures in the Peach City starting Sunday, May 14, will reach up to 32 C. (John Arendt - Black Press)

Upcoming heat wave could break records in the Okanagan, experts say

Penticton, Kelowna and Vernon will see temperatures rise above 30 C starting Mother’s Day

Skaha Beach in Penticton. Tempertures in the Peach City starting Sunday, May 14, will reach up to 32 C. (John Arendt - Black Press)
Temperatures across the region have jumped up to 28 C, following a colder-than-normal beginning of April with many hitting the beach for the first time this year. (John Arendt - Black Press file photo)

‘Extraordinary weather’: Record-breaking temperatures in Okanagan

Kelowna experienced its warmest April day ever, but with the heat has come flooding

Temperatures across the region have jumped up to 28 C, following a colder-than-normal beginning of April with many hitting the beach for the first time this year. (John Arendt - Black Press file photo)
The view from the top off Dilworth Mountain in Kelowna, B.C. (Photo - Tourism Kelowna)

Here comes the sun: ‘Substantial’ shift coming to B.C.’s Interior with 27 C temperatures

La Niña “hangover” has resulted in cooler temperatures lingering late into April

The view from the top off Dilworth Mountain in Kelowna, B.C. (Photo - Tourism Kelowna)
The Similkameen River. (Cindy Boehm/UBC Okanagan)

‘Precipitation deficit’: Dry conditions in Princeton continue ahead of wildfire season

Monthly precipitation numbers for March were down about 11 millimetres in the town

The Similkameen River. (Cindy Boehm/UBC Okanagan)
Saturday’s special weather statement includes Boundary, West Kootenay, Arrow Lakes - Slocan Lake, as well as Highway 3 from Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass and Elk Valley. (Photo- DriveBC)

Special weather statement issued for Highway 3 from Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass

Environment Canada is calling for 30 to 50 millimetres of rain, starting Sunday and easing on Monday

Saturday’s special weather statement includes Boundary, West Kootenay, Arrow Lakes - Slocan Lake, as well as Highway 3 from Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass and Elk Valley. (Photo- DriveBC)
A sunny day at Knox Mountain in Kelowna, meteorologists say weather in the Okanagan is expected to stay mild before things warm up in the spring. (File photo)

Possible rain to start but then spring-like temperatures for Easter long weekend

Coming off a bone-dry March, April is much trickier to predict, says Environment Canada

A sunny day at Knox Mountain in Kelowna, meteorologists say weather in the Okanagan is expected to stay mild before things warm up in the spring. (File photo)
A person walks through a park during frigid temperatures in Montreal, Saturday, February 4, 2023. Environment Canada has issued extreme cold weather alerts impacting six provinces — from Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador, and communities in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

VIDEO: Extremely cold temperatures prolong cold weather alerts for much of Eastern Canada

‘This has been an absolutely record-breaking cold snap for all of Eastern Canada’

A person walks through a park during frigid temperatures in Montreal, Saturday, February 4, 2023. Environment Canada has issued extreme cold weather alerts impacting six provinces — from Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador, and communities in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
A cold spell is forecasted for much of B.C. starting Friday, Jan. 27, including the Okanagan. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Arctic air invasion to sweep across Okanagan, Shuswap

Temperatures will be ‘10 to 20 degrees colder than normal’ beginning late Friday, Jan. 27

A cold spell is forecasted for much of B.C. starting Friday, Jan. 27, including the Okanagan. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
Freezing fog in Penticton on Thursday morning, Jan. 19, 2023. (Brennan Phillips- Western News)

‘Freezing fog’ takes over Penticton sky

Environment Canada says conditions starting to clear around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19

Freezing fog in Penticton on Thursday morning, Jan. 19, 2023. (Brennan Phillips- Western News)
A look at Penticton. The city, along with Kelowna and Vernon, is experiencing above-average temperatures to start 2023. (File Photo)

From snowy and cold to foggy and mild: Winter in the Okanagan takes turn for the warm

Mild start to 2023 doesn’t mean winter is done with us yet: Meteorologist

A look at Penticton. The city, along with Kelowna and Vernon, is experiencing above-average temperatures to start 2023. (File Photo)
Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory Jan. 14. (Environment Canada map)

Fog advisory in effect, near zero visibility expected throughout much of B.C.

Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations

Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory Jan. 14. (Environment Canada map)
An unexpected flurry of snow briefly graced the 500-block of Penticton’s Main Street on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (Brennan Phillips/Western News)

Cold, snowy ‘chaos’ over but lots of winter still to go in the Okanagan, expert says

Don’t count out another cold snap in the region, despite early January forecast: Environment Canada

An unexpected flurry of snow briefly graced the 500-block of Penticton’s Main Street on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (Brennan Phillips/Western News)
A woman spreads salt on a sidewalk as snow falls in Vancouver, on Sunday, December 18, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. warns against travel as south coast preps for onslaught of snow, freezing rain

Conditions expected to be worst from Thursday night until Saturday

A woman spreads salt on a sidewalk as snow falls in Vancouver, on Sunday, December 18, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A person crosses a snow and ice covered road in Burnaby, B.C., on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. A snowstorm dumped more than 30 centimetres of snow in Metro Vancouver this week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Dozens more daily low temperature records set across B.C.

Extreme cold, arctic outflow warnings in place throughout province

A person crosses a snow and ice covered road in Burnaby, B.C., on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. A snowstorm dumped more than 30 centimetres of snow in Metro Vancouver this week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck