IN PHOTOS: Northern lights dazzle the Southern Interior

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Warm nights and partly cloudy skies made for great northern lights watching this past week and local photographers were out in full force, capturing the amazing sights.

With an aurora storm watch issued and cameras in hand, photographers were able to capture the northern lights as they put on a multi-colour show this weekend.

Here’s a look at what some of our local photographers captured:

… because shit this cool is interesting to everyone. Big aurora storm last night. Well worth loosing sleep for. #fantastic_earth #imagesofcanada #nikond300 #nikoncanada #natgeolandscape #landscapephotomag #northernlights #landscapephotographers #beautifulbc #nightskyphotography #tokina #oh_canada #nikonphotography #cangeo #explorebc #amazingearth #wildernessculture #outsideculture #ilovebc #imagesofcanada #tourcanada #theoutdoorfolk #explorekamloops #explorecanada @universetoday

A video posted by Dave Markel (@liveedgewoodwork) on

May 8, 2016 at 11:49am PDT

There was a lot going on above the clouds in Kamloops last night. Hands down the best #aurora i have seen. Hours of sitting with my head back watching in awe. Prints are available of this or any other image in my feed. Just message me for more details. #fantastic_earth #imagesofcanada #nikond300 #nikoncanada #natgeolandscape #landscapephotomag #northernlights #landscapephotographers #beautifulbc #nightskyphotography #tokina #oh_canada #nikonphotography #cangeo #explorebc #amazingearth #wildernessculture #outsideculture #ilovebc #imagesofcanada #tourcanada #theoutdoorfolk #explorekamloops #explorecanada @universetoday

A photo posted by Dave Markel (@davemarkelphoto) on

May 8, 2016 at 10:44am PDT

I've been a crazy #aurora fanatic for several years now with many trips up into Canada's arctic to shoot them and my youngest greys so upset that she hasn't had the chance to see them. So tonight when #kamloops got one of the best shows I've seen in years I thought it works be a good to take her Down to the park to watch the show. So worth it!! #hellobc #explorebc #canadiancreatives #imagesofcanada #amazing_longexpo #longexpolite #nightphotography #explorekamloops #mthr_world #totescanadian #wildernessculture #thebest_capture #awesomeearth #awesome_earthpix #theglobewanderer #preciousmoments #auroraborealis

A photo posted by Ryan Fisher (@ryanfisherphotography) on

May 8, 2016 at 2:24am PDT

Photo by @bab_es Dancing with the Stars and Northern Lights over #Okanagan Lake last night. Hopefully these clouds lift for another show tonight!????? #DiscoverNaramata #ExploreBC #ExploreCanada #ExploreOkanagan #Travelstoke #AuroraBorealis #Naramata

A photo posted by Discover Naramata Tourism (@discover_naramata) on

May 8, 2016 at 8:58pm PDT

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