Tag Archives: Weather
Wind warnings issued for local highways; Kamloops to see gusts of up to 80 km/h
KAMLOOPS - Drivers on the Coquihalla Highway from Kamloops to Merritt and the Okanagan Connector from Merritt to Kelowna are encouraged to pay closer attention to their surroundings Tuesday (June 11) ...
Jun 11, 2024
Snowpack numbers bring positive signs for flood potential, concerning harbingers of drought
KAMLOOPS - The latest round of snowpack levels released by the BC River Forecast Centre Friday (Mar. 8) saw a slight improvement from last month, but not by much. "The provincial average snowpack from...
Mar 08, 2024
Recent snowfall puts Sun Peaks in good shape for latter half of ski season
KAMLOOPS - Springtime may be near for valley bottoms, but there's plenty of snow for skiers and snowboarders in the Interior's alpine areas. At Sun Peaks Resort, January saw 18 days of snowfall, with ...
Feb 22, 2024
Snowfall warning in place for North Thompson, Shuswap, and Okanagan regions
KAMLOOPS - A snowfall warning has been issued for the North Thompson, Shuswap, and Okanagan areas ahead of Saturday evening (Feb. 10). Environment Canada says snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm is expect...
Feb 10, 2024
No dry January here: Kamloops received twice its average precipitation last month
KAMLOOPS - Throughout the month of January, Kamloops saw plenty of highs and lows with both precipitation and temperature levels. Environment Canada says it came in unusual disbursements, but January ...
Feb 01, 2024
KSAR, Avalanche Canada recommending caution as warmer temps bring riskier conditions
KAMLOOPS - A recent cold snap has ended in the Kamloops area and Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) is urging people to be careful in the melting conditions. "Things change real quick when the weather ...
Jan 22, 2024
Big Kamloops snowfalls result in an avalanche of calls to tow companies
KAMLOOPS - Once the snow flies or a cold snap hits, tow calls go up. Thanks to this week's snowstorms, tow operators in Kamloops have been busy responding to a swell of vehicles in need. Don's Towing ...
Jan 19, 2024
Recent snow dump a positive for low snowpack levels in Thompson region
KAMLOOPS - The BC River Forecast Centre says this most recent dump of snow is a good thing for the low snowpack levels, but it hasn't pulled the region out of ongoing drought potential. Preliminary da...
Jan 19, 2024
After a one-day breather, more snow on the way for Kamloops region
KAMLOOPS - City plow crews were kept busy Wednesday (Jan. 17), with around 18 cm of snowfall hitting the city. Thursday's break from the snow won't last long however, as Environment Canada says more f...
Jan 18, 2024
Interior region facing highway snowfall warnings, temperature drops this week
KAMLOOPS - It's been a mild winter thus far, but Environment Canada says we're in for a rude awakening. Snowfall warnings are in effect for several highways throughout the Interior and temperatures ar...
Jan 08, 2024
