Sunny, warm and no rain in the Okanagan this weekend

KELOWNA – Okanagan residents can look forward to some fine spring weather this weekend as a high pressure ridge makes its way into the region.

Environment Canada meteorologist Bobby Sekhon says to expect a mix of sun and cloud this weekend with near to, or slightly above average temperatures.

“There does not appear to be any rain in the forecast for the weekend. It looks fairly dry right into next week,” Sekhon says.

Today, May 3, Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton should see mainly sunny skies with a high of 19 Celsius. In Penticton, the forecast high is 22 C.

Tomorrow the forecast calls for morning sunshine with increasing cloud in the afternoon and a high of 19 C in Vernon and Kelowna. Again it will be warming in Penticton with a high of 22 C.

We should see a mix of sun and clouds on Sunday with a high of 19 C.

A mix of sun and cloud, and a high of 21 C, is forecast to start the work week on Monday. Tuesday should see a return to mainly sunny conditions and a high of 21 C.

The Okanagan’s average high and low for this time of year is 18 C and 4 C.

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