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Drivers still not ready for winter: West Kelowna RCMP
A traffic blitz focusing on tire requirements along Highway 97 in West Kelowna resulted in…
Kelowna tow operator says many were overlooked in Minister’s Connector crash statement
Nicholas Moretto is not looking for a pat on the back, but does feel that…
Freezing rain hits Coquihalla and Connector
Despite warming temperatures, it is still not safe to travel the Connector and Coquihalla. Environment…
Slush and fog on the Okanagan Connector
The weather is affecting road conditions on the Okanagan Connector. Visibility is limited with fog…
Heavy snow expected on Coquihalla, Okanagan Connector
Another burst of winter is on its way for Southern Interior highways, with special weather…
Travel advisory issued for Okanagan Connector
A travel advisory has been issued for Highway 97C in both directions, between Merritt and…
Warm and wet weekend ahead for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN - While high winds, heavy rain and record temperatures are battering coastal cities, the Okanagan can expect temperatures just above normal and rain during at least part of this weekend. Environment Canada is calling for temperatures to hit between 3 Celsius and 6 C this weekend before climbing to a high of 8 C...
Heavy snow and rain expected on Southern Interior highways today
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If you’re heading out on the highways be prepared for winter driving conditions; heavy snow and rain, along with strong winds, are expected today. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for many highways in the Southern Interior warning of heavy snow, heavy rain and strong winds today, Nov. 17. Among the...
Upgrades set to begin on Coquihalla Highway
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Several stretches of the Coquihalla Highway will get a $15-million facelift this year as part of the province’s 10-year transportation plan. "Rehabilitation of provincial highways and side roads is a major component of our 10-year transportation plan, B.C. on the Move,” Transportation Minister Todd Stone said in a release. “These projects to improve...
Get ready for the snow
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - There have been small amounts of snow on mountain passes already this fall, but it hasn’t lasted long or accumulated enough for many people to really take note. Thursday morning Highway 97C saw warnings of slushy and slippery sections near the Pennask Summit and Environment Canada issued a special weather statement warning of...
UPDATE: Snow hits Interior highways
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN — Yes, summer is technically only nine days away and yes, it seems like a cruel joke, but there was snow on the Interior highways tonight. Environment Canada ended a severe thunderstorm watch for the Okanagan earlier this evening, but not before issuing a special weather statement warning of up to five centimetres of...