Peter Quinlan
Meteorologist
Peter Quinlan is the Meteorologist for Global Okanagan News at 5, 6:30 and 11 p.m.
Growing up in southern Alberta gave Peter a glimpse into some fascinating weather patterns and after taking an exciting ‘Violent Weather’ class at the University of Alberta, he quickly switched gears out of pre-medicine and graduated from the Atmospheric Science B.Sc. degree program.
In September 2012, he became a CMOS-endorsed meteorologist, a distinction he received from the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, and shortly after joined the Global News team where he weather forecasted for cities across the country, including Vancouver, Saskatoon, Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax.
In 2018 Peter joined the talented Global Okanagan team and always looks forward to seeing Your Okanagan photos come into his inbox each day.
He especially enjoys the challenge of mountain and valley forecasting, which keeps him on his toes each night as he prepares his forecast.
Other career highlights include working at Environment Canada, preparing a report for the City of Edmonton that examined the impact of climate change on the city and conducting research at the University of Alberta that studied the impact of Greenland’s melting glaciers on ocean and atmospheric circulation patterns.
In his spare time, Peter enjoys relaxing, hiking, cross-country skiing, spending time with friends, playing piano and singing in a choir.
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Video Archives
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Global Okanagan Weather: July 22, 2024
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Global Okanagan Weather: July 19, 2024
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Global Okanagan Weather: July 16, 2024
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Heat moving into Saskatchewan: July 16 Saskatchewan weather outlook
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Global Okanagan Weather: July 15, 2024
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Global Okanagan Weather: July 12, 2024
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Global Okanagan Weather: July 11, 2024
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Global Okanagan Weather: July 10, 2024
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Global Okanagan Weather: July 9, 2024
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Global Okanagan Weather: July 8, 2024
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Global Okanagan Weather: July 4, 2024
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Ridge pushes in heat: July 4 Saskatchewan weather outlook
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Global Okanagan Weather: July 2, 2024
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Temperatures rising: July 2 Saskatchewan weather outlook
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Global Okanagan Weather: July 1, 2024
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Global Okanagan Weather: June 28, 2024
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Global Okanagan Weather: June 27, 2024
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Global Okanagan Weather: June 26, 2024
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Global Okanagan Weather: June 25, 2024
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Global Okanagan Weather: June 24, 2024
Author Archives
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Okanagan weather: Sizzling 40-degree heat in weekend forecastDaytime highs will push back into the 40s in the weather forecast for parts of the Okanagan this weekend, with sunshine dominating the days ahead.WeatherJul 18
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Okanagan weather: Sunshine and 30 C heat stick aroundAn upper level ridge of high pressure keeps the 30 degree heat and sunshine in the Okanagan weather forecast through the third week of July.WeatherJul 15
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Okanagan weather: Wash-rinse-repeat forecast with temperatures in mid-30sMid-30 degree heat settles into the Okanagan weather forecast for the foreseeable future as a ridge of high pressure continues to dominate bringing in lots of sunshine.WeatherJul 11
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Okanagan weather: 35 to 40 C heat scorches the valleyDangerous 35 to 40 degree heat hits the Okanagan for the second week of July as a major ridge of high pressure keeps skies sunny in the weather forecast ahead.WeatherJul 8
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Get ready to melt: Sizzling heat in Okanagan forecastA major ridge of high pressure will bring the biggest blast of heat the Okanagan has seen so far in 2024, with daytime highs in the upper 30s.WeatherJul 4
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Okanagan weather: Mixed forecast for Canada Day weekendTwenty-degree heat plus clouds and showers are in the Okanagan weather forecast for the last week of June and the upcoming Canada Day long weekend.WeatherJun 27
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Okanagan weather: Start of summer arrives with heat spikeA spike in temperatures is expected in the Okanagan weather forecast for the first days of summer before a brief cool down rolls in.WeatherJun 20
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Okanagan weather: Gradual warm up to finish springA gradual warm-up is headed for the Okanagan weather forecast to finish spring and kickoff summer this week as temperatures approach the 30s.WeatherJun 17
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Okanagan weather: After hot weekend, cooler week in forecastA gradual cool-down is headed for the Okanagan weather forecast for the second week of June as a mix of sun and cloud settles in across the region.WeatherJun 11
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Okanagan weather: Sunny skies, big blast of heat in weekend forecastTemperatures will soar into the upper 20s or low 30s in the Okanagan weather forecast, along with lots of sunshine for the second weekend of June.WeatherJun 6
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Okanagan weather: Major warm-up for first week of JuneAfter a damp start to the week with showers, a major warm-up is in the Okanagan weather forecast through the first full week of June.WeatherJun 4
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Okanagan weather: Chance of showers to start JuneMild air returns to the Okanagan weather forecast with a mix of sun and cloud to finish May and a chance of showers to start June.WeatherMay 30
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Okanagan weather: Showers return to the valley on TuesdayShowers return to the Okanagan weather forecast for the last week of May with a warm-up for the first weekend of June across the region.WeatherMay 27
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Okanagan weather: Showers, thunderstorms, 20-degree heat in forecastTemperatures will bop in and out of the 20s with a chance of showers and some sunny breaks in the Okanagan weather forecast for the final weekend and week of May.WeatherMay 23
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Okanagan weather: Gradual warm-up through May long weekendA gradual warm-up is expected for the Okanagan weather forecast through May long weekend, with increasing sunshine across the valley.WeatherMay 16
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Okanagan weather: 30 C heat for Mother’s Day weekendThe Central Okanagan's first 30-degree day of the year is expected in the weather forecast for the Mother's Day weekend, along with plenty of sunshine.WeatherMay 9
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Okanagan weather: Big warm-up for Mother’s Day weekendA major warm-up is headed to the Okanagan weather forecast through the first full work week of May into Mother's Day weekend with lots of sun.WeatherMay 6
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Okanagan weather: Cloudy skies ahead, but warm temperatures also in forecastDaytime highs flirt with the 20s in the Okanagan weather forecast, along with a mix of sun and cloud across the region, as lows slip into single digits.WeatherMay 2
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Okanagan weather: Rain risk diminishes to end AprilThe risk of rain diminishes in the valley bottom for the last day of April and beginning of May with a warm-up in the Okanagan weather forecast for the new month.WeatherApr 29
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Okanagan weather: Cloudy skies, rain in weekend forecastRain arrives in the Okanagan weather forecast to finish the week, which will put a damper on daytime heating before drier air arrives by Sunday.WeatherApr 25
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Okanagan weather: Dry, mild week ahead, changes for the weekendA 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.WeatherApr 22
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Okanagan weather: Big warm-up through the weekA 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.WeatherApr 8
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Okanagan weather: Teen temperatures in weekend forecastTeen temperatures return to the Okanagan weather forecast for the first full weekend of April as sunnier conditions work their way in.WeatherApr 4
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Okanagan weather: Warm forecast for Easter long weekendA 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.WeatherMar 28
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Okanagan weather: Chance of showers for the last week of MarchA 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.WeatherMar 25