Tag Archives: Weather
Okanagan's Drought Rating holding steady
The Okanagan continues to be ranked at Drought Level 2.The B.C. River Forecast Centre issued the rating Thursday, July 3, marking the fourth straight week with that ranking.Level 2 means conditions ar...
Jul 03, 2025
Okanagan stays hot and dry, two fires spark
Fire officials are warning that hot, dry weather is expected to persist in the Okanagan for the next several days, with no rain in the immediate forecast.The warning comes after two separate brush fir...
Jul 03, 2025
Okanagan experiences intense heat on Canada Day, no records broken
The Okanagan region experienced a hot Canada Day Monday, with temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius in Kelowna and similar highs recorded in Vernon, West Kelowna and Peachland. Despite the intense ...
Jul 02, 2025
Kelowna boosts safety measures ahead of busy Canada Day celebrations
As one of the city's busiest summer events approaches, Kelowna's fire and protective services are urging residents and visitors to make safety a priority during Canada Day celebrations."Canada Day is ...
Jun 30, 2025
Kelowna prepares for Canada Day with festivities, closures and service changes
Canada Day celebrations are returning to Kelowna's downtown waterfront, and the city is preparing for a busy day of music, crowds, and closures.Festivities will run from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday,...
Jun 26, 2025
Province urges wildfire caution in Okanagan ahead of Canada Day
As Canada Day approaches, emergency officials are reminding Okanagan residents and visitors to stay alert as wildfire risk remains high throughout the region.With warm, dry conditions continuing acros...
Jun 26, 2025
Tom Green to host Canadian Country Music Awards in Kelowna
Tom Green's Canadian comeback continues with plans to host this year's Canadian Country Music Awards.The Canadian Country Music Association says the comedian and actor will take the stage Sept. 13 in ...
Jun 26, 2025
Exploring shade options for two Vernon parks
Vernon city staff have been tasked with investigating shade options at two local parks, though that may not become a reality for the peak summer weather this year.Councillors Kari Gares and Theresa Du...
Jun 26, 2025
Kelowna Ribfest returns to Kelowna City Park
Ribfest is returning to Kelowna this summer, offering three days of barbecue, live entertainment and free family fun at City Park.The festival will run from July 4 to 6 and features five national, awa...
Jun 24, 2025
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Vernon, Okanagan
Another storm front is moving into the Okanagan.Environment Canada issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the North and Central Okanagan, including Vernon and Kelowna, Tuesday, June 24.The weather age...
Jun 24, 2025
