Tag Archives: Weather
Canada Post deliveries disrupted by cold weather
Canada Post customers should expect delays in getting their mail and parcels due to the cold weather.In a service alert covering the B.C. Interior, the Crown agency said on Friday (Jan.12) its employe...
Jan 12, 2024
Bundle up: Sunny, but frosty weekend ahead
It appears the cold weather may stick around for a while.Environment Canada is forecasting the sub-zero temperatures in the Okanagan will continue into late next week at least, although it will start ...
Jan 12, 2024
Winter wallop: snow arrives, frigid weather on deck
The Okanagan is digging out after the first major winter storm of the season.Snow amounts around the North Okanagan vary, with Silver Star Mountain at the top end and reporting 12 cm's.Environment Can...
Jan 09, 2024
2023 was warmest year on record in Vernon
Vernon had a record year in terms of average temperature in 2023."In the annual year of 2023, the mean temperature in Vernon was 10.1 degrees. The normal [mean] temperature is 7.7, so about a 2.4 degr...
Jan 03, 2024
Above normal temperatures, limited precipitation recorded locally so far this winter
Vernon and the entire Okanagan has seen very little winter weather so far this year.Brian Proctor, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said the persistent and strong El Nino system over the Pacif...
Dec 28, 2023
Drivers get top marks for tires
Police were stopping vehicles on Silver Star Road Thursday, checking for winter tires, and the results were positive.The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP and BC Highway Patrol say about 250 vehicles heading...
Dec 22, 2023
Where did Vernon's precipitation go? Environment Canada responds
It may not be a big deal to some people, but for those who follow local weather trends, a key part of Vernon's data has been missing for several weeks.Environment Canada has not been providing Vernon'...
Dec 05, 2023
First snow of season in Vernon, more expected this weekend
Vernon got a light dusting of snow overnight, which was just enough to make some side roads a bit slick on Friday morning.It could be the start of a snowy weekend with Environment Canada forecasting m...
Dec 01, 2023
City crews ready for when the snow flies
The City of Vernon is prepared to respond to the first snowfall in the season.Environment Canada's forecast shows below freezing temperatures over the next several days, which could bring with it some...
Nov 29, 2023
SilverStar delays alpine opening
SilverStar has had to delay the planned opening for its alpine season.The resort had hoped to welcome skiers and boarders this Thursday, Nov. 30, but due to a lack of snow, that's been pushed back to ...
Nov 28, 2023
