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• Okanagan weather: Cloudy skies, rain in weekend forecast

  Rain arrives in the Okanagan weather forecast to finish the week, which will put a damper on daytime heating before drier air arrives by Sunday.

  Weather

  Apr 25
• 2021 heat dome fuelled by climate change, intensified wildfire risk: study

  The study found the heat dome in June and July 2021 was 34 per cent larger and lasted 59 per cent longer than a similar event would have without climate change.

  Environment

  Apr 23
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• Wildfires spark evacuation alert for Endako, B.C.

  Evacuation alerts have been issued for properties near two wildfires burning out of control in central B.C., including the small community of Endako, as fears of a long wildfire season in the province start to materialize.

  Weather

  Apr 22
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• Okanagan weather: Dry, mild week ahead, changes for the weekend

  A dry, mild last full work week of April is headed for the Okanagan weather forecast before a change comes with some much needed rain this weekend.

  Weather

  Apr 22
• Environment Canada forecasts heavy snow for parts of Trans-Canada Highway

  A legal winter tire is defined as having at least 3.5 mm of tread depth plus the letters M and S or a three-peak mountain/snowflake symbol.

  Weather

  Apr 15
• Dramatic video shows tornado-like winds near Quesnel, B.C.

  The wind was so strong a large crate with a wooden railing was blown off the roof of a building and onto Eric Eriksson's employee car.

  Weather

  Apr 10
• ‘Concerning’: B.C.’s snowpack lowest in 50 years at 63% of normal

  Last year at this time, the snowpack average was at 88 per cent of normal. Authorities are concerned significantly higher drought hazards.

  Environment

  Apr 10
• Wildfires 2024: Canada ‘preparing for the worst’ after record season last year

  The federal government says it is taking measures to prepare for this year's wildfire season, noting that wildfire activity is already at above-normal levels.

  Canada

  Apr 10
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• Canadian energy producers say they’re prepared for 2024 drought, wildfire risks

  Canadian energy producers say they are prepared and ready for what could be another spring and summer of drought and wildfires in Western Canada.

  Canada

  Apr 9
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• Spring flurries could bring 15 cm of snow to Coquihalla, Trans Canada

  At the summit of the Coquihalla Highway, Environment Canada is predicting snowfall amounts of around 15 cm on Tuesday.

  Weather

  Apr 9
• Okanagan weather: Big warm-up through the week

  A big warm-up is expected by the end of the week with clouds in and out and a slight chance of showers in the Okanagan weather forecast ahead.

  Weather

  Apr 8
• Total solar eclipse: How to watch if you can’t see it in person

  Global News will be livestreaming Monday's total solar eclipse for Canadians who won't be able to watch it in person.

  Canada

  Apr 7
• ‘A wake-up’: Whistler, B.C., known for its snow, to start wildfire drills

  First responders will be running an emergency evacuation drill on April 18, part of the resort community's recently developed wildfire defence plan.

  Environment

  Apr 4
• Okanagan weather: Teen temperatures in weekend forecast

  Teen temperatures return to the Okanagan weather forecast for the first full weekend of April as sunnier conditions work their way in.

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  Apr 4
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• Storm brings 100 lightning strikes, powerful winds through Okanagan

  A storm blew through the Okanagan on Tuesday night, bringing intense flashes of lightning and power toppling winds.

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  Apr 3
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• Drought conditions in Canada could impact natural gas producers: report

  The report by Deloitte Canada identifies potential water shortages in Western Canada as a key risk facing the oil and gas sector in 2024.

  Canada

  Apr 3
• Okanagan weather: Warm forecast for Easter long weekend

  A big warm-up is headed for the Okanagan weather forecast — just in time for the Easter long weekend, with daytime highs pushing toward the 20s.

  Weather

  Mar 28
• Okanagan weather: Chance of showers for the last week of March

  A chance of showers at times lingers in the Okanagan weather forecast to kickoff the last week of March before sunnier conditions arrive over Easter weekend.

  Weather

  Mar 25
• Canada’s wildfire season off to an early start. Here’s what to expect

  After the warmest winter on record, parts of Canada are seeing an early start to the wildfire season with warnings about increased fire activity over the spring period.

  Weather

  Mar 22
• B.C. weather: More daily weather records set in Interior

  In all, five communities set new records, with Osoyoos being the province’s and nation’s hot spot at 20.4 C.

  Weather

  Mar 21
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• Okanagan weather: Clouds, showers in weekend forecast

  Spring showers slide through the Okanagan weather forecast to finish the week as daytime highs drop into single digits during the weekend.

  Weather

  Mar 21
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• Fire ban coming for Prince George, northeastern B.C.

  Effective March 28, Category 2 and Category 3 fires will be banned across the Prince George Fire Zone, a massive area that essentially covers the entirety of northeastern B.C.

  Weather

  Mar 21
• Unseasonably warm airmass continues to topple B.C. temperature records

  Environment Canada reported that 23 records have been toppled as an unseasonably warm airmass continued on Monday.

  Weather

  Mar 19
• Balmy winter Sunday in B.C. topples 38 temperature records

  Environment Canada said a ridge of high pressure brought warm temperatures to B.C. this weekend, and well above-normal conditions are forecast to continue this week.

  Weather

  Mar 18