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By Dylana Kneeshaw

FIRST GLIMPSE OF WINTER

Mid-October snowfall in Kamloops not expected to stick around

Oct 18, 2020 | 11:18 AM

KAMLOOPS — Many residents awoke to a dusting of snow through the hills of Kamloops this morning (Oct. 18), but the fall time flakes are not expected to last much longer.

Environment Canada Meteorologist Mike Gismondi says some of the snowfall expected on the higher mountain highways made its way into the city on Sunday.

“Certainly sort of an early start to winter, but nothing too unusual. We have a system moving through the coast this morning and some rain for the Kamloops area,” he explains, “But the snow level is fairly low – hanging around 600m. So we’re seeing some snow in higher elevations – small accumulations there.”

The snow won’t last, as Gismondi says slightly warmer temperatures will likely melt off the remaining flakes and turn to rainfall by this evening.

“Through the day tomorrow (Oct. 19), looking at mainly cloudy (conditions) with just a chance of showers in the afternoon.” he says, “If you’re travelling on the highways, we’re looking at some snow for the highway passes. So around Helmer Lake had about 5cm overnight, and the Pennask Summit was about 10cm.”

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While the snow level will rise on Monday, Gismondi says it will lower again on Tuesday and that could mean another light snowfall, however it won’t be a significant amount.