Cool midweek temperatures in the Okanagan expected to warm up by the weekend

A warm, sunny day today is expected to be replaced by a few days of cooler temperatures before warming up again in time for next weekend in the Okanagan.

Today should be mainly sunny with a high of 29 Celsius in Vernon and Penticton, and 30 C in Kelowna, followed by partly cloudy skies and a low of 11 C tonight.

Winds will be northwest at 20 km/h near noon.

Tuesday's weather should clear to a mix of sun and cloud, with winds becoming southwest at 30 km/h in the afternoon.

There is a 40 per cent chance of showers in Vernon Tuesday afternoon, with a high of 25 C expected.

Tuesday’s high should reach 27 C in Kelowna and 26 C in Penticton, with a low of 10 C.

Wednesday is expected to be mainly sunny, but cool, with a high of 24 C and a low dipping to 10 C.

Thursday should be a near carbon copy, with sunny skies, and a high of 23 C.

A low of 11 C is anticipated Thursday night.

Temperatures should begin rising on Friday, with a high of 26 C forecast under sunny skies.

The warming trend continues Saturday with a high of 29 C under a mix of sun and cloud.

Saturday’s low should reach 13 C.

A mix of sun and cloud and a high of 29 is anticipated Sunday.

Elsewhere in the country, The Weather Network is forecasting a sweltering start to the week in Ontario, with temperatures in the 30s C and high humidities making it feel closer to 40 C.

There’s a risk of storms across eastern Ontario today and tomorrow before the humidity levels drop off around mid-week.

The normal high and low for Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton for the second week of August is 27 C and 12 C.

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