Weather Forecast

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Last Updated: January 8th, 2025 6:30 AM PST

Today
Light Snow
Overcast with isolated flurries this morning. Isolated amounts Trace-2 cm possible. Ridge wind SW-W 30-40 km/h gusting to 50-60 km/h this morning, then easing to W-NW 20-30 gusting to 40-50 km/h this afternoon. Freezing level near 1400 m.
High
-3 ℃ / 27 ℉
Low
-5 ℃ / 23 ℉
Tonight
Night Partly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy this evening then clearing overnight. Ridge wind NW-N 15-25 km/h gusting to 30-40 km/h. Freezing level at valley bottom.
Low
-10 ℃ / 14 ℉
Tomorrow (Thursday)
Partly Cloudy
A mix of sun and cloud. Light ridge wind in the morning, then increasing to SW-S 15-25 km/h in the afternoon Freezing level near 1600 m.
High
-2 ℃ / 28 ℉
Low
-8 ℃ / 18 ℉
Friday
Snow
Overcast with snow. Amounts 5-10 cm possible. Ridge wind SW-W 20-30 km/h gusting to 40-50 km/h, then increasing to W-NW 35-45 km/h gusting to 55-65 km/h in the evening. Freezing level near 1000 m.
High
-5 ℃ / 23 ℉
Low
-8 ℃ / 18 ℉
Saturday
Partly Cloudy Snow
Overcast with isolated flurries early morning then a mix of sun and cloud. Isolated amounts Trace-2 cm possible. Ridge wind NW-N 20-30 km/h gusting to 40-50 km/h. Freezing level near 800 m.
High
-6 ℃ / 21 ℉
Low
-9 ℃ / 16 ℉
Sunday
Mostly Cloudy Snow
Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries. Isolated amounts Trace-2 cm possible. Ridge wind NW-N 20-30 km/h gusting to 40-50 km/h. Freezing level near 600 m.
High
-7 ℃ / 19 ℉
Low
-10 ℃ / 14 ℉

Detailed Forecast

Cloudy conditions thru this evening with isolated flurries this morning. Isolated snowfall amounts of Trace-2 cm possible. Clearing overnight tonight. Strong ridge winds this morning, then moderate to strong tonight. Freezing level up to 1400 m this afternoon, then falling to valley bottom overnight.

Synopsis

A weak disturbance over the region is expected to bring cloudy conditions with isolated flurries this morning and moderate to strong ridge winds. A ridge of high pressure builds over the region tonight with fair and dry conditions and light to moderate ridge winds thru tomorrow. Finally, an impulse associated with a Gulf of Alaska low is expected to bring snow and moderate to strong ridge winds on Friday. Freezing levels up to 1000-1600 m through Friday.

3 to 5 Day Outlook

The impulse is expected to continue bringing isolate flurries early Saturday morning. Fair, dry and cooler conditions are expected to follow. Next, another weak impulse is expected to bring further isolated flurries on Sunday. Moderate ridge winds are expected Saturday/Sunday. Finally, cooler temperatures are on tap with freezing levels up to 600-800 m.

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)

Alpine forecast provided by RWDI - a meteorological consulting and engineering firm with extensive experience in microclimate and mountain meteorology.
Weather forecasting services will resume Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 and continue daily, at 6:30am PST until April 6th, 2025.

 

 

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