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Rare sky spectacle sparks excitement across the Okanagan
9+ hour, 17+ min ago (272+ words) A striking midday display of rings and rainbow colours around the sun has residents across the Okanagan reaching for their phones. The unusual phenomenon appears to be a rare combination of atmospheric conditions, which created a dazzling spectacle high above…...
Wind, snow in forecast for Southern Interior Mountain Passes
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (196+ words) A powerful weather system is expected to bring strong winds and heavy snowfall to parts of the B. C. Interior today, prompting advisories from Environment Canada. A special weather statement warns southwesterly wind gusts up to 80 km/h will develop late Tuesday…...
Region's snow measuring stations shows increase in snow water equivalent
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (270+ words) Bolstered by some late season snow, the snow water level across the West Kootenay region has edged upwards, according to the B. C. River Forecast Centre. The snow water equivalent at West Kootenay automated weather stations has the per cent of period-of-record…...