Tag Archives: Weather
Hope is focus of Okanagan Ukrainian Festival in Vernon
The public is invited to the Okanagan Ukrainian Festival this Sunday (May 31) at 2 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre, featuring an afternoon of dance, music and Ukrainian Spirit."The focus of ...
May 23, 2024
More snow expected on mountain passes
Environment Canada is forecasting more snow in the local mountain passes.A special weather statement issued Tuesday forecasts snow on the Okanagan Connector, Coquihalla Highway, Allison Pass and Koote...
May 21, 2024
Greater Vernon preparing for drought, water restrictions to be increased 'as necessary'
Residents within the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) are encouraged to conserve water as the region prepares for another hot and dry summer.Greater Vernon Water's latest water supply update...
May 17, 2024
Enderby announces new system for water conservation
The City of Enderby is introducing a new staged framework for water conservation and drought management. "This framework helps protect the city's watershed during drought and ensures there is water av...
May 17, 2024
Pulling the plug: Province makes it illegal to bring watercraft into B.C. without being drained
The B.C. government is taking steps to prevent invasive species from entering the province's waterways.Effective Friday, May 17, it will be illegal to transport watercraft across the borders and into ...
May 16, 2024
Okanagan's drought level rises
The Okanagan Basin is now ranked at Drought Level 2.The B.C. River Forecast Centre raised the valley's drought rating on Thursday, May 16.The Level 2, or "Very Dry" conditions, are defined as "not pos...
May 16, 2024
Caution encouraged for travelling over long weekend
Travellers are encouraged to be cautious behind the wheel over the Victoria Day long weekend. The Insurance Corporation of B.C. (ICBC) says many people will be hitting the road for their first road tr...
May 16, 2024
Snow possible on upper level highways
The mountain passes on area highways could get some spring snow.Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for several area highways, including the Okanagan Connector, Coquihalla, and Highw...
May 15, 2024
Category 2 fire ban takes effect May 17 across region
The B.C. Wildfire Service is adding to its regional fire bans ahead of the Victoria Day long weekend.The provincial firefighting service will prohibit Category 2 burning in the Kamloops Fire Centre, w...
May 15, 2024
Armstrong and Spallumcheen launch Stage Two water restrictions
Armstrong and Spallumcheen have both implemented Stage 2 water restrictions which take effect at 12 p.m. Wednesday (May 15)."These restrictions are in place as we switch our water source to our wells ...
May 15, 2024
