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Flurries, milder temperatures in the forecast for the Okanagan this weekend

Flurries, milder temperatures in the forecast for the Okanagan this weekend | iNFOnews.ca
Kalamalka Lake on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2017. SUBMITTED/Breanne Tripp

OKANAGAN – The mercury will creep above the freezing mark this weekend with flurries throughout the Okanagan, although no significant accumulation of snow is expected.

There is a 40 per cent chance of flurries today, Jan. 5, in Kelowna and Vernon with a high of -5 Celsius, according to the forecast from Environment Canada. There is a 60 per cent chance of flurries overnight with a low of -6 C.

Expect a cloudy day in Penticton today with a brisk southerly wind this afternoon and a high of -2 C. There is a 40 per cent chance of flurries late this evening and overnight with a low of -1 C.

There is a 40 per cent chance of flurries in Kelowna and Penticton tomorrow with overcast skies in Vernon. Temperatures will vary across the Okanagan tomorrow with highs around -2 C Kelowna and Vernon, and a high of 1 C in Penticton.

On Saturday there is a 60 per cent chance of flurries across the valley with temperatures climbing above the freezing mark to 1 C.

There is only a 30 per cent chance of flurries on Sunday with a high of 0 C.

Normal temperatures for this time of year are highs of -2 C and lows of -8 C.

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Taylor Rae

Before university, Taylor spent a year abroad living in Thailand which encouraged her to finish her degree studying in Turkey, both experiences have made her an avid traveller. Taylor graduated from Thompson Rivers University with a degree in Communications and Public Relations. Although born on the coast, Taylor has lived the majority of her life in Kamloops and enjoys what the region has to offer. In her spare time, you can find Taylor volunteering in the community or out on an adventure with her friends and her dogs.

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