Weather Forecast
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Detailed Forecast
Overcast with periods of snow today, becoming mainly cloudy tonight with a risk for freezing drizzle. Snowfall amounts up to 3-5 cm and freezing drizzle amounts up to Trace-1 mm are possible by tomorrow morning. Ridge wind S-SW 30-40 km/h gusting to 45-55 km/h today, becoming 20-30 km/h gusting to 35-45 km/h overnight tonight. Meanwhile, freezing levels up to 1600-2000 m today, then falling slightly to 1400-1800 m tonight.
Synopsis
An atmospheric river pattern impacting the province is expected to bring periods of snow today and milder conditions with isolated rain showers tomorrow/Wednesday (risk for freezing drizzle during the overnight hours tonight and tomorrow night). Moderate ridge winds are also generally expected through Wednesday. Meanwhile, freezing levels up to 1600-2000 m today, 1400-1800 m tonight, then increasing to 2400-2800 m by tomorrow.
3 to 5 Day Outlook
The atmospheric river is expected to continue providing unsettled and mild weather for the rest of the week with scattered showers on Thursday and periods of rain on Friday. Moderate-strong ridge winds are also expected Thursday/Friday. Meanwhile, freezing levels up to 2600-3000 m are expected to finish the week.
Resort Elevations:
Valley Base (City of Kelowna) - 344m (1,128 ft)
Bottom of Gem Lake Express – 1,511m (4,957 ft)
Village Centre – 1,755m (5,757 ft)
Summit – 2,319m (7,606 ft)
Snow Plot - 2025m (6,643 ft)