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By Aaron Schulze

Extreme Weather Alert

CMHA Kamloops activating extreme weather response beds for a brief period

Jan 7, 2026 | 10:18 AM

KAMLOOPS — The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has activated its extreme weather response beds in Kamloops for a brief period. 

An extreme weather alert (EWA) was issued by the City of Kamloops late Tuesday (Jan. 6) afternoon. Under the EWA, the CMHA will provide extra beds at its Emerald Centre (271 Victoria St. W.), Rosethorn House (259 Victoria St. W.) and Merit Place (725 Notre Dame Dr.) shelters. 

During the EWA, the CMHA’s shelters provide the temporary spaces from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. 

Under provincial legislation, an EWA can be issued when the temperature is forecast to drop to -5 C or colder including wind chill or five centimetres of snow or more is predicted to fall. 

The alert means police officers in the city will be authorized to assist people who are determined to be at risk to warm shelters. 

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As of Wednesday morning, Environment Canada is forecasting an overnight low of –4C in Kamloops with a wind chill of –9C. There’s also a slight chance of flurries before midnight. 

The EWA remains in effect until it’s cancelled.