Some sunshine ahead of the weekend in Kamloops, Okanagan

While today could see showers throughout the Thompson-Okanagan region, Friday is forecast to be a rare sunny day.

There is a 30% chance of showers today, Sept. 30, in the Okanagan and 70% in Kamloops, according to Environment Canada.

Both areas should be sunny tomorrow with highs of 18 Celsius in Kamloops and 16 C in the Okanagan.

Clouds are expected to blanket the entire region Saturday before the sun returns Sunday in Kamloops with a mix of sun and clouds in the Okanagan. Highs Sunday could reach 20 C in Kamloops and 19 C in the Okanagan

The forecast for early next week is calling for more cloud and showers.

The coldest nights should be overnight tonight with lows of 6 C and overnight Sunday with a low of 5 C in Kamloops. The low overnight tonight in the Okanagan is forecast to be 5 C but the lows range from 7 C to 9 C through the weekend.

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