Tag Archives: Weather
Cache Creek prepares for flooding, as river turbidity tests new water treatment plant in Ashcroft
CACHE CREEK - A local state of emergency has been in place for several days already, and as of Tuesday, the Village of Cache Creek is under a flood warning. Wendy Coomber with Cache Creek Emergency Op...
Apr 21, 2020 Heavy equipment sits at the ready to grab any logs that could potentially jam the culvert in Cache Creek. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops preparing early for high water, due to high snowpack and COVID-19 concerns
KAMLOOPS - We're still over a month away from river levels hitting their peak in the Thompson Valley. However, on Tuesday, Kamloops City Council heard about near-record snowpack levels, which could sp...
Apr 16, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Snowfall warning issued for sections of Coquihalla, Okanagan Connector
MERRITT - With an unseasonably cool spring storm coming through the area, Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for sections of the Coquihalla Highway, and the Okanagan Connector. Snowfall ...
Mar 28, 2020 (Image Credit: Drive BC)
Frigid wind in Kamloops expected to taper off by Sunday night
KAMLOOPS - It appears those in the Kamloops region will be dealing with a recent spurt of icy wind for a little while longer. Environment Canada says the local area will be clear, cold, and windy thro...
Mar 14, 2020 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds)
Mitigation work underway in Merritt ahead of potential flood and fire seasons
MERRITT - The City of Merritt is planning to utilize new provincial funding to stay ahead of potential spring floods and summer fires this year. The latest snowpack measurements are showing normal lev...
Mar 11, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Warmer days to follow light snowfall in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - After about 2 cm of snow came down this morning, Environment Canada says the rest of the work week in Kamloops is shaping up to be snow-free. There is a chance of flurries tonight, and tomo...
Feb 23, 2020 File photo courtesy of Kent Simmonds
Snowfall warning issued for Hope to Merritt section of Coquihalla
MERRITT - Drivers taking the Coquihalla highway today are warned to be extra cautious - with a snowfall warning in effect. Environment Canada issued the warning this morning (Feb. 23) for the Hope to ...
Feb 23, 2020 Road conditions southbound at Zopkios Rest Area, near the Coquihalla Summit (Image Credit: Drive BC)
Kamloops expecting sunny weather for Family Day excursions
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada says the Kamloops area can expect to enjoy sunshine for Family Day activities. Meteorologist Johnson Zhong says a strong upper ridge will bring sunny weather to the Kamlo...
Feb 16, 2020 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds)
Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla Hwy
KAMLOOPS - More snow is set to wallop the Coquihalla Highway today (Feb. 7). Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning between Hope and Merritt with 20-25 cm expected. Snowfall will begin midda...
Feb 07, 2020 Image Credit: DriveBC
Accidents follow higher snowfall than expected in Kamloops, with chance for temperature drop next week
KAMLOOPS - Throughout yesterday (Feb. 6), Kamloops residents were out shovelling a lot more than the two-to-five centimeters of snow originally predicted for the area. Environment Canada meteorologist...
Feb 06, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
