A special weather statement is in effect for the entire Okanagan, including the Okanagan Connector from Merritt to 麻豆精选.
An early-season snowfall is expected over Thursday night (Oct. 22) as seasonal temperatures continue to drop over the weekend. According to Environment Canada, the Okanagan could see as much as 10 centimetres of snow by Friday afternoon with temperatures dropping to around 2 degrees.
The snow isn鈥檛 expected to last for long, however. Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Lundquist said the blast of arctic air should be a 鈥渢emporary hiccup.鈥� Environment Canada forecasts that temperatures will be back to seasonal averages by early next week.
Although the snow isn鈥檛 expected to stick around long, Lundquist said Okanagan drivers should have their vehicles ready for winter conditions.
鈥淟et鈥檚 not assume the snow won鈥檛 come heavy enough or fast enough that it will melt right away,鈥� he said.
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