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Latest Weather News - Okanagan

• Southern B.C. could get rare chance to see the northern lights

  A powerful geomagnetic storm means Aurora Borealis could light up the sky over Southern B.C. on Friday.

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  4 hours
• Northern lights could appear across Canada as ‘severe’ geomagnetic storm nears

  Clear skies in your area could mean a spectacular display of northern lights, thanks to a severe geomagnetic storm expected to hit Earth.

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  8 hours
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• Okanagan weather: 30 C heat for Mother’s Day weekend

  The 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.

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  May 9
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• Looming drought conditions have experts concerned for B.C. fish

  Scientists worry that climate change and the threat of another year of drought could have further dire consequences for populations of salmon, trout and other fish in B.C.

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  May 8
• Okanagan weather: Big warm-up for Mother’s Day weekend

  A 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.

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  May 6
• Potential for snow flurries on Coquihalla, Highway 3

  Environment Canada is warning of potential flurries and snowfall in B.C.'s Southern Interior. Drivers are advised to use caution, especially around mountain passes.

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  May 5
• Okanagan weather: Cloudy skies ahead, but warm temperatures also in forecast

  Daytime 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.

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  May 2
• April had near-normal temperatures, precipitation: River Forecast Centre

  “At higher elevations, the cooler temperatures in the second half of April delayed the onset of snowmelt, especially compared to last year,” said the RFC.

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  May 1
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• B.C. auditor general to probe stalled Lytton wildfire rebuild

  British Columbia's auditor general says his office is doing a review of the province's response to the 2021 wildfire that devastated the community of Lytton, B.C.

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  May 1
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• Rocky Mountains’ snowpack levels still 20% below normal: Alberta Environment

  Working in pairs with a chartered helicopter pilot, Alberta researchers travel deep into the backcountry, measuring the snow for depth and density.

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  Apr 30
• Okanagan weather: Rain risk diminishes to end April

  The 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.

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  Apr 29
• 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.

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  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.

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  Apr 23
• 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.

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  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.

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  Apr 22
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• 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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Apr 10
• 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.

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  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.

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  Apr 9
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• 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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Apr 4