Tag Archives: Weather
Okanagan drought rating increased
The regional drought rating has gone back up.The B.C. River Forecast Centre issued the Okanagan a drought rating of Level 1 Thursday, Aug. 28, indicating the region was drier than normal, but not to a...
Aug 28, 2025
Plan your commute in Kelowna as school season begins
With students heading back to class, Kelowna officials are urging residents to plan ahead, stay alert and exercise caution near construction zones.Construction projects across the city, including road...
Aug 28, 2025
All passengers safe after boat collision on Okanagan Lake
Emergency crews responded Wednesday evening to a collision involving two boats about 500 metres south of the Bennett Bridge on Okanagan Lake. The call came in around 8:40 p.m., prompting rapid respons...
Aug 28, 2025
Evacuated Peachland residents allowed home as wildfire held
Dozens of Peachland residents are back in their homes after being forced out overnight when a roadside fire spread into the hillside above Antlers Beach.Central Okanagan Emergency Operations says 58 p...
Aug 27, 2025
Okanagan faces hot end to August with increased wildfire risk
The Okanagan is bracing for a hot and dry end to August, with Environment Canada forecasting daytime highs of 35 degrees from Monday through Thursday.Weather officials say the heat will persist throug...
Aug 25, 2025
Okanagan no longer considered in a drought
The Okanagan's drought rating has fallen to the lowest possible level.The B.C. River Forecast Centre said the region was at Drought Level 0 Thursday, Aug. 21, indicating the area's conditions were nor...
Aug 21, 2025
Okanagan faces extended heat wave as wildfire risk rises
The Okanagan region is bracing for a prolonged stretch of hot, dry weather that will push temperatures into the mid 30s over the coming days. Kelowna is expected to reach 34 degrees Sunday and Monday,...
Aug 21, 2025
UPDATE: Wildfire south of Vernon downgraded to Being Held, local and provincial crews still on site
UPDATE 9:30 a.m.Local and provincial firefighters remain on the scene of the Boltres Creek wildfire south of Vernon Monday morning.The B.C. Wildfire Service told Vernon Matters that 27 members were as...
Aug 17, 2025
Construction set to begin on Mission Creek Greenway in Scenic Canyon
Trail users in Scenic Canyon will see construction crews in action along the Mission Creek Greenway starting Monday, Aug. 18.A streambank protection project will take place near the Hollywood Road Sou...
Aug 15, 2025
Small wildfire contained above Smith Creek in West Kelowna
A small wildfire above the Smith Creek neighbourhood is being held, according to fire officials, as crews continue to monitor the blaze. The fire is smouldering with limited open flames and a slow rat...
Aug 14, 2025
