Tag Archives: Weather
Okanagan Okie agrees with Canadian colleagues on early spring
Canada's weather forecasting rodents all seemed to agree that we can look forward to an early spring.As part of Groundhog Day, Ontario's Wiarton Willie, Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam and Quebec's Fre...
Feb 02, 2024
Fog advisory for Okanagan
Update 11 a.m. The fog advisory has been lifted. == Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory for the North and Central Okanagan. The advisory, issued at 9 a.m. Friday, said that "persistent fog wi...
Feb 02, 2024
Wetter and warmer weather to start new year in Vernon
Vernon received more snow and rain last month than normal, which given the recent drought conditions, will be welcome news to most people.Environment Canada said the Vernon auto weather station record...
Feb 01, 2024
Lack of snow forces change to Carnival's snow sculpture event
The mild weather has led to a major change with the Vernon Winter Carnival's snow sculpture competition this weekend.Organizers say the large snow blocks that the teams normally use are not feasible a...
Jan 31, 2024
Carnival parade will result in road closures and transit changes
The 64th annual Vernon Winter Carnival is just around the corner, and the biggest event of the ten day festival will be held this Saturday (Feb. 3)Thousands of people are expected to attend the Carniv...
Jan 31, 2024
Fog playing havoc with holiday flyers
"Life is a journey, enjoy the trip" is a famous quote, but it might not be applicable to some weary travellers trying to return home from southern holiday destinations.Sunseekers have several seasonal...
Jan 30, 2024
Potholes showing up earlier than normal, drivers voicing complaints
Potholes are making an earlier than normal appearance on local highways and roads, much to the annoyance of drivers.The dangerous depressions caused by the freeze/thaw cycle usually show up in late Fe...
Jan 30, 2024
Stranded snowmobilers prepared to spend night
Officials say two snowmobilers who got stranded in the North Okanagan backcountry had the right equipment to make sure they could be rescued.Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) were called on by the Verno...
Jan 29, 2024
Fatal crash on Connector
One person died in a crash between a semi and a pickup truck on the Okanagan Connector Tuesday night (Jan. 23).RCMP in Merritt say around 7:30 p.m., the semi slid off the road and into a ditch near Ha...
Jan 26, 2024
Teen injured after towed behind vehicle on toboggan
Police say a teenager in Lake Country is fortunate he wasn't seriously injured after riding a toboggan behind a pickup truck.RCMP responded to Oyama Road near Broadwater Road in the afternoon of Jan. ...
Jan 25, 2024
