Cool and wet week in store for the Okanagan

OKANAGAN – A  cool, wet final week of June appears to be in store for Okanagan residents.

Environment Canada says Monday morning showers should be followed by cloudy skies and a 40 per cent chance of more showers and the risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon.

The high is expected to reach 21 C in Vernon and Kelowna, 23 C in Penticton.

Tuesday it’s expected to be mainly sunny in the morning with increasing cloudiness in the afternoon, followed by a 40 per cent chance of showers later in the day. A high of 24 C and a low of 11 C is expected, along with the threat of a thunderstorm in the afternoon.

There is a 60 per cent chance of showers Tuesday afternoon in Penticton. 

A 30 per cent chance of showers are expected Wednesday under a mix of sun and clouds and a high of 22 C. The nighttime low  will be  11 C.

Thursday is more of the same, with showers and a  high of 19 C. Cloudy conditions and a 60 per cent chance of showers are expected Thursday night, with a low of 11 C

A mix of sun and cloud along with a 30 per cent chance of showers is forecast for Friday, along with a high of 22 C Clouds and a 60 per cent chance of showers is expected overnight, along with a low of 12 C.

Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton normally experience a high and low of 25 C and 11 C this time of year.

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