Weather Forecast
Detailed Forecast
Overcast with snow, at times moderate to heavy this afternoon/early evening, then briefly clearing this overnight tonight. S-SW ridge winds up to 15-25 km/h gusting to 30-40 km/h this morning, becoming 30-40 km/h gusting to 45-55 km/h this afternoon, and finally SW-W 45-55 km/h gusting to 60-70 km/h tonight. Freezing levels up to 800 m this afternoon, rising briefly up to 1800 m this evening, then falling to valley bottom overnight tonight.
Synopsis
A Pacific low pushes inland today with snow, at times moderate to heavy, and moderate to strong ridge winds. Finally, a weak impulse from another Pacific low is expected to bring periods of snow, cooler temperatures and light to moderate ridge winds tomorrow/Saturday. Meanwhile, freezing levels at valley bottom are expected Friday/Saturday.
3 to 5 Day Outlook
Another Pacific low will crash into the BC coast on Sunday with periods of snow and light-moderate ridge winds expected through Monday. 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)