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North Okanagan, Coldstream and Vernon News
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Multi-day Vernon Search Rescues 3
VSAR Confirms Two Separate Rescues in Hunters Range, Including Missing Snowmobilers
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8 hours ago
Major Highway Closures Remain as Flooding and Storm Impacts Continue
December 13 2025 - Major transportation routes between the Lower Mainland and the Interior remain closed or disrupted as crews continue repair work following heavy rainfall and flooding linked to an atmospheric river. The most significant impacts continue on Highway 1 through Abbotsford and Highway 3 between Hope and Princeton , both of which remain closed as of Friday. Highway 3: Hope to Princeton Still Closed Highway 3 remains closed in both directions between Hope and Pri
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9 hours ago
Missing Snowmobilers Located in Hunters Range
Two snowmobilers reported missing in the Hunters Range since Wednesday have been located
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15 hours ago
Avalanche Risk High in BC
The atmospheric river from Hawaii hitting BC is causing significant mountain snowmelt with minimal snowfall. With the warmer weather comes dangerous avalanche conditions. Avalanche Canada is urging conservative terrain choices. Detailed forecasts are available from the Meteorological Service of Canada. Check the latest forecaster blog for snowpack conditions. Check out Avalanche Canada's Avy Savvy tutorial at https://avysavvy.avalanche.ca/en-ca . For proper gear training go
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Jan 29, 20241 min read
Winter Has Arrived in the North Okanagan!
Attention Skiers: Good news, winter enthusiasts! Local roads and ski hills in the North Okanagan region are blanketed with snow, signaling the arrival of the much-awaited winter season. However, the question remains – is it enough ? Let's dive into the updates from key locations like SilverStar Mountain Ski Resort, Sovereign Lake, and Environment Canada. SilverStar Mountain Ski Resort: For Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding Enthusiasts If you're eager to hit the slopes at Silver
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Dec 2, 20232 min read
Drive BC Reports Snow Covering Southern BC Roads
Snow has come to parts of the Coquihalla and Okanagan Connector. DRIVE BC INCIDENT MAP DRIVE BC CAMERA MAP Sections of the Coquihalla between Merritt and Kamloops and the Okanagan Connector between Merritt and Kelowna are covered with snow. Most affected roadways are above 1000 meters. AREAS of NOTE as of Noon October 10th - Helmer Lake, Hwy 5, 24 km North of Merritt, 1385 metres - Pennask Summit, 97c about 74 km West of Kelowna, 1717 metres - Elkhart, Hwy 97 about 25
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Oct 10, 20211 min read
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