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Latest Weather News - Okanagan

• Rains ease but storm surge heads for southwest B.C., posing new flood risk

  Deluged residents of coastal British Columbia face a new flooding risk as rains ease, with warnings of a storm surge that could raise sea levels.

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  Nov 13
• Shelter-in-place advisory issued near Squamish, B.C., due to flooding from heavy rain

  The impacts of the drenching on B.C.'s south coast have been increasing as rain triggers evacuation orders and alerts, flood warnings and the shutdown of a water treatment plant.

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  Nov 12
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• Rain hammering B.C. south coast may taper, but more on the way: meteorologist

  Drenching rain that has been soaking southern British Columbia for days could ease Wednesday— but the reprieve might be short-lived, with yet another storm system on the way.

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  Nov 11
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• B.C. deluge could bring 250 mm of rain as search for missing canoeist suspended

  A deluge hitting Vancouver Island and other parts of southwest B.C. could bring more than 250 millimetres of rain in some places, as forecasters warn of floods and landslides.

  Canada

  Nov 10
• Orange-level rainfall warnings issued as 3rd storm heads for B.C. Coast

  The third in a series of storms is heading for B.C., after wild weather knocked out power to thousands, triggered evacuations and left one person dead over the weekend. 

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  Nov 9
• 1 dead after tree falls on 2 vehicles during second B.C. storm

  A number of storms have hit British Columbia this weekend leaving thousands without power after trees were downed by strong winds, with more wind gusts expected.

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  Nov 8
• First of season storms bring ‘minor’ flooding, outages to B.C.

  As storms continue across B.C., authorities are warning about high winds bringing more power outages and the dangers of rising water levels.

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  Nov 7
• Fresh snow brings hope to Okanagan ski resorts as El Niño looms

  While early snowfall is encouraging, questions remain about what weather will bring in the months ahead. The impact of El Niño varies by region.

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  Oct 29
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• B.C. coast, parts of Vancouver Island set to see heavy rains, strong winds

  The weather statement also covers the west coast of Vancouver Island stretching from Zeballos in the north to Sooke near the Victoria area.

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  Sep 1
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• B.C. storm causes new wildfires, airport delays after more than 7K lightning strikes

  After a fierce storm caused havoc in B.C. overnight Saturday, officials warn the hot, dry and windy conditions in the forecast could increase the potential for wildfire activity.

  Canada

  Aug 23
• Wildfires expose accessibility failures: advocates

  Janice Lyons was upstairs in her Summerland, B.C., home when there was a flash at her doorbell, which lights up in her Deaf household in place of a chime.

  Weather

  Aug 22
• Summerland residents begin returning home as roughly 1,200 properties cleared for re-entry

  After more than a week, some Summerland residents are finally walking back through their front doors.

  Canada

  Aug 17
• Why did the ‘absolutely shocking’ B.C. wildfire intensify so fast?

  Starting about 15 km northwest of Summerland last Friday, the Bald Ridge wildfire quickly grew to 50 square kilometres in just three hours after it was first detected.

  Canada

  Aug 10
• After experiencing 2016 wildfire, Fort McMurray survivor addresses evacuation trauma

  As wildfires force evacuations across B.C., Fort McMurray survivor Terese Greenwood reflects on losing her home in 2016 and the lessons she learned about recovery.

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  Jul 25
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• Heat warnings blanket most of B.C., pose risk to public health

  This ridge of high pressure will bring elevated temperatures during the day and while it will cool down at night, temperatures will remain high.

  Health

  Jul 22
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• B.C. wildfire tally surges past 100 as lightning transforms fire season in a flash

  The wildfire season in British Columbia has been transformed in a flash, with lightning strikes sending the tally of blazes burning in the province past 100.

  Fire

  Jul 18
• Wildfire season is not as perilous as last year: officials

  Officials previously warned on May 28 that “significant wildfire activity” was expected in B.C. this month in the government's wildfire season preparedness and outlook for 2026.

  Canada

  Jul 9
• It has been 5 years since B.C.’s deadly heat dome when more than 600 died

  'It was the largest weather disaster in Canada's history,' New Westminster Mayor Patrick Johnstone said. Thirty-three people in New Westminster died during the heat dome.

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  Jun 25
• Firefighters battling wildfire near Lytton, B.C., helped by cooler temperatures

  The latest estimate puts the size of the out-of-control fire near Lytton, B.C., at about seven square-kilometres, up slightly from Saturday.

  Environment

  Jun 21
• Environment Canada issues tornado watch for Prince George region

  Environment Canada says in a Friday afternoon update that 'significant damage or destruction to infrastructure, homes and the natural environment is possible.'

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  Jun 19
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• Home insurance costs soared 45% in 6 years due to extreme weather: StatCan

  Vehicle insurance premiums also rose 23.9 per cent due to extreme weather claims, according to Statistics Canada in newly released data.

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  Jun 16
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• No relief: Environment Canada predicts hot, humid summer across country

  After a particularly cold and snowy winter across much of Canada, summer is bringing the heat.

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  Jun 5
• B.C. will face the ‘highest and most sustained’ 2026 wildfire risk

  The outlook comes after years of intense wildfires with the 2025 wildfire season being Canada’s second-worst on record, with nearly 90,000 kilometres consumed as of September 2025.

  Canada

  May 28
• 30 cm of snow to 30 C: Long weekend weather varies greatly across Canada

  Multiple weather systems are bringing a mixed bag of weather across Canada for the long weekend, with snow and wind in the Prairies and above-seasonal temperatures across Ontario.

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  May 15