Tag Archives: Weather
Drought Hill wildfire remains out of control as crews battle heat, steep terrain
A wildfire burning between Peachland and West Kelowna remained out of control Thursday as crews contend with scorching heat and steep, unstable terrain.The fire sits between Highway 97 and Highway 97C...
Jul 31, 2025
Chute Lake Road closing for roundabout construction
Chute Lake Road in Kelowna will be fully closed to vehicle traffic between Barnaby Road and South Crest Drive starting Tuesday, Aug. 6, as construction crews move into the final phases of work on the ...
Jul 31, 2025
Okanagan's drought rating declines despite week of hot, dry weather
The Okanagan has seen an unexpected drop to it's drought rating.The B.C. River Forecast Centre issued a drought rating of Level 1 to the area Thursday, July 31, down from Level 2 the previous week and...
Jul 31, 2025
Okanagan sizzles as temperatures near historic highs
The Central Okanagan is facing another blast of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to come close to breaking long-standing records Tuesday.Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the re...
Jul 30, 2025
Buzz-worthy research from UBCO could help farmers grow better harvests
New research from UBC Okanagan could give farmers a powerful tool to improve crop yields by supporting the health of local bee colonies.The study, published in the Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, in...
Jul 29, 2025
Where can you beat the heat?
The City of Kelowna is reminding residents and visitors they can seek temporary relief from the intense heat in the coming days by visiting a variety of locations.Temperatures could reach the mid or h...
Jul 29, 2025
Interior Health urges caution during heatwave
A ridge of high pressure is expected to hit the Okanagan this week and drive the temperatures up, and Interior Health is urging people to be cautious of heat illness.Environment Canada issued a Heat W...
Jul 28, 2025
Heat warning issued as mercury set to climb
The temperatures are expected to climb above the seasonal averages this week, and heat warnings have been issued.Environment Canada says the Okanagan, including Vernon and Kelowna, could see daytime t...
Jul 28, 2025
Central Okanagan residents invited to weigh in on evacuation planning
The Central Okanagan's Regional Emergency Program is inviting public feedback as it works to improve evacuation planning across the region.The planning initiative aims to identify how residents would ...
Jul 23, 2025
Big-name country stars to perform in Kelowna this September
Country music fans will have plenty to cheer about this September when a two-day concert event brings some of the genre's top names to the heart of Kelowna's waterfront."CCMA House: Live at Waterfront...
Jul 23, 2025
