Southern Interior

• Recovery of stolen items reminder of ‘9 p.m. routine’: RCMP

  The recovery of three stolen items this week is a good reminder of the 9 p.m. routine, say the RCMP.

  Crime

  Apr 25
  
• Annual Category 3 fire ban coming to Southern Interior

  The BC Wildfire Service says the ban will begin on Friday, May 3 at noon, and will be in effect until Oct. 11 or until it’s rescinded.

  Canada

  Apr 24
  
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• Snowfall alert issued for Boundary, West Kootenay regions

  The warning is for the Boundary and West Kootenay regions, and includes Highway 3, from Grand Forks to Creston.

  Weather

  Mar 2
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• Okanagan weather: Wetter-than-normal February for region

  Environment Canada says Penticton and Kelowna received precipitation amounts that well exceeded the month’s regular totals.

  Weather

  Mar 2
• Driver arrested after 2 vehicles rammed on Trans-Canada Highway: B.C. RCMP

  Police say a high-risk takedown was needed to arrest the man after his pickup truck was spotted at a gas station in the Salmon Arm area.

  Crime

  Feb 13
• Snowfall warning issued for parts of B.C.’s Southern Interior

  Environment Canada is forecasting 10-15 cm to fall from Saturday night until Sunday afternoon.

  Weather

  Feb 10
• Snowpack levels in Okanagan rising, but still below normal

  On Jan. 1, the Okanagan’s snowpack level was at 64 per cent. For Feb. 1, the region was listed at 86 per cent.

  Environment

  Feb 8
• Avalanche risks listed as considerable throughout B.C.’s Southern Interior

  Throughout B.C.’s Southern Interior, avalanche conditions are rated as considerable, or three out of five on its scale.

  Canada

  Jan 20
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• Heavy snow, freezing rain to follow arctic chill throughout B.C.

  Environment Canada sent out a special weather statement on Monday, warning that on Tuesday and Wednesday more wintry, albeit warmer, conditions will materialize.

  Weather

  Jan 15
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• Weather warnings continue for mountain passes in B.C.’s Southern Interior

  Freezing rain is projected for the Okanagan Connector, though, with temperatures rising to above freezing near noon, that should change to rain.

  Weather

  Dec 5, 2023