Mild temperatures and showers this week in Okanagan

The Okanagan can expect to see a continuation of above seasonal temperatures this week, but there is a possibility of some snow along with expected rain this week.

Environment Canada says to expect a mix of sun and cloud in Vernon and Kelowna, with today’s high reaching 6 Celsius, with a low of 0 C tonight.

Clouds are expected along with snow this evening, with 2 to 4 cm expected in Vernon and Kelowna.

Penticton should see a mix of sun and cloud, with rain beginning this evening.

The snow level is expected to drop from 900 metres to near the valley bottom tonight, with today’s high reaching 6 C and tonight’s low at 4 C.

Tuesday should see clearing skies and a high of 5 C with a  low to -3 C in Vernon and Kelowna.

Penticton should see cloudy skies with a 60 per cent chance of morning showers before clearing in the afternoon. Tuesday’s high should reach 6 C with a low of -3 C.

Periods of snow or rain are in store for Wednesday with a high of 3 C and an overnight low of -2 C under clearing conditions

Thursday should see a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 per cent chance of showers and a high of 3 C  Clouds and a 40 per cent chance of showers is expected Thursday night, with a low reaching 2 C.

There is a 60 per cent chance of showers Friday, with a high of 6 C. A 60 per cent chance of showers or flurries continues through Friday night with a low of 0 C.

Clouds and a 60 per cent chance of showers are in the weekend forecast for Saturday with a high of 5 C and a low of -1 C, with a 60 per cent chance of showers or flurries continuing through Saturday night.

Sunday there is a 60 per cent chance of flurries with a high of 3 C.

Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton’s normal high and low for this time of year is -1 C and -7 C.

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