Weather Forecast
Detailed Forecast
Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries this morning with a break in precipitation this afternoon/evening, before scattered flurries resume overnight tonight. Isolated snowfall amounts up to 2-4 cm are possible by tomorrow morning. NW-W ridge winds up to 60-70 km/h gusting to 80-90 km/h this morning, becoming 45-55 km/h gusting to 60-70 km/h this afternoon, and finally W-SW 25-35 km/h gusting to 40-50 km/h tonight. Freezing levels up to 1000 m today, then falling to valley bottom overnight tonight.
Synopsis
A low moves into Alberta today with isolated flurries and strong to extreme ridge winds expected this morning, becoming dry this afternoon with strong ridge winds. Ahead of the next Pacific low moving inland tomorrow, scattered flurries and moderate-strong ridge winds are expected overnight tonight/tomorrow morning, with snow beginning in the afternoon. Finally, an impulse from a weak Pacific low is expected to bring periods of light snow, cooler temperatures and light to moderate ridge winds starting Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, freezing levels up to 1000-1500 m today/tomorrow, falling to valley bottom by Friday.
3 to 5 Day Outlook
Generally fair conditions are expected on Saturday with isolated flurries possible and light-moderate ridge winds as the remnants of the weak Pacific low lingers in the region. A second Pacific low will crash into BC on Sunday with periods of snow and moderate ridge winds expected. Meanwhile, freezing levels are expected to rise slightly to the 500-1000 m range.
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)