Penticton, BC Weather Alerts

Elevated pollution levels are expected or occurring.

The Ministry of Environment and Parks in collaboration with the Interior Health Authority has issued Air Quality Warnings for Cranbrook, Golden, and Grand Forks due to elevated fine particulate matter.

Exposure to fine particulate matter is particularly a concern for infants, older adults, individuals with chronic conditions (such as asthma, COPD, heart disease, and diabetes) or respiratory infections, and those who are pregnant.

Postpone or reduce strenuous outdoor activities until the warning has ended. Spend time indoors in a space with filtered air. Monitor your symptoms and seek prompt medical attention if needed.

Open burning restrictions are now in effect within the Cranbrook Timber Supply Area. Open burning restrictions are now in effect within Golden and Invermere Timber Supply Areas. No new fires may be initiated, and no additional material may be added to existing fires. For more information on burning restrictions, refer to the Mandatory Emission Reduction Actions section below.

Current conditions are expected to persist until weather conditions change and/or local emissions are reduced.

The next update will be on November 06, 2026 and posted to the province’s Air Quality Warnings webpage.

Visit the provincial air quality data webpage for real-time observations.

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Visit https://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

What:
Moderate to strong gusty winds.

When:
Now till late this evening.

Where:
- Nicola
- Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt
- Coquihalla Highway - Merritt to Kamloops
- Okanagan Connector - Merritt to Kelowna


Additional information:
A strong low pressure system is approaching the B.C. coast and is bringing a prolonged period of southeast winds with gusts ranging from 60-80 km/h to the B.C. Interior and highway passes. Later this afternoon, an incoming cold front will bring a strong push of southwest winds, with gusts potentially reaching 90 km/h. Winds are expected to gradually ease overnight.

Another potentially stronger storm is set to follow on Saturday evening.

High-sided vehicles may be pushed around by strong crosswinds. Parks and forests areas may sustain damage.

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Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.

Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on social media using #BCStorm.