Sunshine and warm weather coming to the Okanagan, but not this weekend

It looks like Okanagan residents can look forward to more sunshine and seasonable temperatures over the next few days – just not over the weekend.

The last six days of June should see mostly seasonal temperatures with the sun peeking out for a majority of those days.

Unfortunately, a system approaching tomorrow, June 26, is expected to bring clouds and showers to finish off the last weekend in June before the sun returns Monday.

July 1 looks like it will be a pleasant day for Canada Day virtual celebrations with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 25 Celsius.

Today in the Okanagan, Environment Canada says it should be mainly sunny with northwest winds at 20 km/h late this afternoon.

Today’s high should reach 30 C in Vernon and Kelowna, 29 C in Penticton with a low in all three cities tonight of 15 C.

On Friday, Vernon should see a 30 per cent chance of showers with a high of 27 C.  Winds are expected to become southwest at 30 km/h late in the afternoon.

Kelowna should see a mix of sun and cloud on Friday with a high of 29 C. Winds are expected to become southwest at 30 km/h in the afternoon, with a 30 per cent chance of showers overnight and a low to 14 C.

Penticton can expect increasing clouds with winds becoming north at 20 km/h in the afternoon. The Peach City should reach a high of 29 C.

Friday night there is a 30 per cent chance of showers and a low of 14 C expected.

All three cities can expect clouds and showers on Saturday, with a high of 21 C.

Sunday there is a 60 per cent chance of showers continuing, with a high of 20 C, but skies should clear overnight as the temperature dips to 14 C.

Expect sunny skies Monday with a high of 25 C and a low of 14 C.

A sun and cloud mix is anticipated Tuesday with a high of 26 C.

Overnight, there is a 60 per cent chance of showers along with a low of 15 C.

July gets underway with some pleasant Canada Day weather on Wednesday, July 1, with a forecast calling for sun and cloud and a high of 25 C.

Normal temperatures for this time of year in the Okanagan are highs of 25 C and lows of 11 C.

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