Cooler temperatures in the Okanagan this week

OKANAGAN – Expect a mixed bag of weather and temperatures closer to normal for this time of year in the Okanagan for the last week of June.

Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Lundquist says much needed rain is expected between now and Canada Day on July 1, with a mix of sunshine and rain.

The Okanagan will see a mix of sun and cloud with high of around 22 Celsius today, Monday, June 25, following a cold front that pushed through the valley early this morning that brought damaging high winds with it. There is a slight chance of showers at 30 per cent and a risk of a thunderstorm.

For tomorrow, expect a mix of sun and cloud with a brisk wind in the afternoon and a high around 22 C. Sunshine on Wednesday with a high of 23.

Thursday and Friday the valley will experience mostly cloudy skies, with a 40 per cent chance of showers Thursday and high temperatures of 23 C on both days.

“It looks unsettled for the weekend, at times sunny, temperatures in the mid-20s, and at times showers, some gusty winds, a mixed bag,” Lundquist says.

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