Tag Archives: Weather
Peachland residents evacuated as Munro Lake wildfire grows
A fast-moving wildfire near Peachland has forced 325 properties under evacuation order, with another 1,111 on alert.The Munro Lake blaze, suspected to be human-caused, has prompted emergency measures ...
Sep 26, 2025
Regional campfire ban to be lifted Monday
Campfires within the Kamloops Fire Centre will be permitted again starting Monday.The B.C. Wildfire Service said the ban on campfires for the region that includes the Okanagan will be lifted effective...
Sep 25, 2025
Central Okanagan open burning season delayed
The start of the open burning season in the Central Okanagan has been pushed back to Oct. 15. Fire officials said ongoing high temperatures, dry conditions, and elevated fire danger ratings have made ...
Sep 25, 2025
Okanagan's drought conditions persist heading into the fall
The Okanagan continued to experience drought conditions heading into the first week of autumn.The B.C. River Forecast Centre issued drought rating of Level 3 for the Okanagan Thursday, Sept. 25. That ...
Sep 25, 2025
Smoky skies caused by wildfires in Washington
The recent haze floating above the Okanagan was not caused by any local fires.Matt Loney, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, told Vernon Matters the smoky conditions were the result of wildfires...
Sep 24, 2025
Suspicious fires continue in West Kelowna, RCMP investigating
Residents in West Kelowna remain on high alert after two fires were set Monday evening in the Lower Gellatly area, marking the latest in a series of suspicious blazes in the community.Both fires were ...
Sep 24, 2025
RDCO urges residents to cut contamination in curbside recycling
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is reminding residents this fall to clean up their recycling habits and help reduce contamination in curbside carts. The push comes after member municipalitie...
Sep 22, 2025
B.C. warns wildfire threats remain despite rain, cooler conditions in some places
VICTORIA - The BC Wildfire Service says the threat of new fires remains across much of the province despite rain in the north and along the coast, as well as some cooler temperatures in the forecast. ...
Sep 19, 2025
Okanagan drought level holds steady, area rivers feeling the effects
The Okanagan's drought rating remained unchanged on a weekly basis, posing a risk to aquatic ecosystems in the area.The B.C. River Forecast Centre said the Okanagan was at Drought Level 3 for the seco...
Sep 18, 2025
B.C. wildfire season extending into fall until stormier weather arrives
VICTORIA - The BC Wildfire Service says fire season is expected to continue into the fall in British Columbia as risks for new blazes remain for much of the province. The service's seasonal outlook sa...
Sep 18, 2025
