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Weather warnings in the Okanagan

Motorists are urged to take extra precautions as road conditions may be icy and hazardous. Neetu Garcha

KELOWNA – A word of caution for Okanagan drivers as there is risk of freezing rain.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the North, Central and South Okanagan valleys for freezing rain potential Friday and Saturday.

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According to Environment Canada, bands of moisture will continue to move across the interior Friday through Saturday. A layer of warm air will also sweep across the coastal mountain tops and over the interior valleys giving the likelihood of above freezing temperatures.

Freezing rain may develop wherever sub-freezing air near the surface persists. Rain falling into sub-freezing air will freeze on contact, creating hazardous icy travelling conditions.

To monitor future forecasts and warnings, visit the Environment Canada website.

 

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