Tag Archives: Weather
Bridge underpass closed due to rising water levels
Rising water levels have led to the closure of the the Casorso Road bridge underpass along the Mission Creek Greenway in Kelowna.The Regional District of Central Okanagan said that area will remain cl...
May 13, 2024
Fire danger rating increased in all RDCO regional parks
The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) has raised its fire danger rating to level four, or high, for all its regional parks.The RDCO updated the rating as continued dry conditions and rising...
May 10, 2024
Crankworx Summer Series returning to SilverStar with new women's event
A series of mountain bike competitions will be riding into the Vernon area this summer.The Crankworx Summer Series will be held at SilverStar Mountain Resort, and this year will feature a brand-new wo...
May 09, 2024
Event shines light on mental health in the North Okanagan
Hundreds of people came out on a beautiful spring day in Vernon to show their support for mental health. The annual Block Party was held at Polson Park Thursday. The event allowed people to find out m...
May 09, 2024
Snowpack remains significantly low in the Okanagan and B.C.
Snowpack levels in the Okanagan -- and the province -- remain extremely low.The B.C. River Forecast Centre said, as of May 1, the snowpack in the Okanagan was 60 per cent of normal, and the provincial...
May 09, 2024
Snow flurries may fall over Coquihalla, Highway 3
Some area highways may see some light snowfall on Monday.Environment Canada issued special weather statements for the Coquihalla and Highway 3 on May 6, stating there was a potential for flurries over...
May 06, 2024
Police launch month-long campaign targeting high risk drivers
The BC Highway Patrol will be stepping up enforcement around the province with its Drive to Arrive campaign.Throughout the month of May, Highway Patrol officers will be conducting operations with ICBC...
May 05, 2024
Precipitation levels well below average in April for Vernon and Okanagan
Vernon and the Okanagan saw precipitation levels that were well below average last month.Brian Proctor, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, told Vernon Matters April was an "in...
May 02, 2024
Road users advised to be cautious as motorcycle season begins
Spring is here, which means more motorcyclists on the road, and the need for everyone to be cautious of other road users.The Insurance Corporation of B.C. (ICBC) says motorcycle crashes significantly ...
Apr 30, 2024
Number of visitors on Okanagan Rail Trail climbing significantly: RDNO
The amount of people who have used the Okanagan Rail Trail has grown beyond expectations over the past several years.Based on data collected by the Regional District of North Okanagan's (RDNO) trail c...
Apr 30, 2024
