Tag Archives: Weather
Warming trend bringing Kamloops temperatures above freezing
KAMLOOPS -After a week long cold spell in Kamloops, Environment Canada's latest forecast shows the frigid weather trend is over for now. Meteorologist Dave Ray says the area is starting to see signifi...
Jan 19, 2020 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds)
Freezing rain warning in place for Hope to Merritt section of Coquihalla
MERRITT - Drivers taking the Coquihalla from Hope to Merritt today (Jan. 18) are warned to be extra cautious, with a freezing rain warning in effect. Environment Canada's warning says freezing rain is...
Jan 18, 2020 (Image Credit: Drive BC)
Kamloops SPCA provides tips to keep your pet safe in the cold
KAMLOOPS - Most people understand when the weather gets cold, extra precautions need to be taken, but not everyone thinks about how their pets are handling the drop in temperature. The fluffy white sn...
Jan 16, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
Warm clothing donations still needed across Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Agencies across the city are working to ensure those in need can survive in these frigid temperatures. That includes the BC SPCA Second Chances Thrift Store.Throughout the winter, they've b...
Jan 14, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Snow Angels puts out the call for more volunteers following heavy snowfall
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Snow Angels program is putting out the call for more volunteers following the weekend's snow events. The Snow Angels program recruits volunteers to shovel the driveways and sid...
Jan 14, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
'Frostbite is a worry': Outdoor workers gearing up for Kamloops cold snap
KAMLOOPS - The weekend brought yet another shift in the weather with temperatures plummeting below normal. While many people avoided going out in the blowing snow that arrived Sunday, it was back to w...
Jan 13, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Winter storm leaves local agencies scrambling to find a place for those with nowhere else to go
KAMLOOPS - Winter arrived in a big way in Kamloops Sunday morning, with temperatures dropping fast and snow blowing drifts all over the city. For those who don't have a safe space to call home, there ...
Jan 12, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
'We're throwing everything we have at it': City snow clearing crews maxed out in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The blast of winter weather coming through the Interior has City of Kamloops snow plows running at full capacity to keep the roads drivable. Streets and Environmental Services Manager Glen ...
Jan 12, 2020 File photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Snowfall brings extra warnings to drivers in Kamloops, and on area highways
KAMLOOPS - With several centimetres of snow dumped throughout Kamloops overnight, emergency responders are reminding drivers to be extra cautious on the roads. Kamloops Fire Rescue Platoon Captain Tro...
Jan 12, 2020 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Freezing temperatures 'not seen in years' expected for North and South Thompson
KAMLOOPS - According to Environment Canada, temperatures within the North and South Thompson will plummet to 'values not seen in years' this weekend. A special weather statement has been issued for th...
Jan 11, 2020 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds)
