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Cranbrook, BC

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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

Strong gusty winds up to 80 km/h. What: Sudden strong gusty winds. When: Late this evening to Thursday morning Where: North Okanagan - including Vernon and the Kootenays. Hazards: - Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, cause tree damage resulting in localized power outages, and property damage. - Potential for travel disruptions and delays. Additional information: Strong gusty winds will develop late this evening as a sharp cold front sweeps across southern BC. Southerly winds will rise to 50 km/h with gusts to 80 and persist overnight. The strong wind gusts will ease Thursday morning. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

In effect for:

  • East Kootenay - south including Cranbrook
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HIGHWAY 3 - PAULSON SUMMIT TO KOOTENAY PASS
YELLOW WARNING - WINTER STORM

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High

Hazardous winter conditions are expected. What: - Heavy snowfall up to 35 cm by Thursday morning - Near zero visibility in blowing snow - Strong southwest wind gusts to 80 km/h When: Snow: Intensifying this afternoon to Thursday morning. Blowing snow: Tonight to Thursday Strong winds: Tonight to Thursday Where: Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass Hazards: - Challenging driving conditions due to heavy snowfall - Sudden reduction in visibility due to blowing snow - Difficult driving conditions due to strong gusty winds, especially high profile vehicles Additional information: A low pressure system crossing the southern interior tonight will bring heavy flurries and strong winds to Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. Snow will begin in earnest this afternoon as the low approaches the highway. As a sharp cold front associated with this low passes over the area overnight, snowfall will intensify and winds will rise with strong wind gusts up to 80 km/h resulting in near zero visibility in blowing snow. The snow level will also fluctuate depending on the rate of snowfall and strength of the southwest winds. Conditions will slightly improve Thursday morning but gusty winds and flurries will continue to give periods of blowing snow. Travel will likely be challenging. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Allow extra time for travel. The site shiftintowinter.ca reminds drivers to know before you go. Adjust to winter driving behaviour and use winter tires and chains. Winter Storm Warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather (such as snow, freezing rain, wind and rain) are expected or occurring. Road conditions are available at drivebc.ca. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

In effect for:

  • Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass
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Current ConditionsObserved at: Cranbrook Airport

Mostly Cloudy

Mostly Cloudy

3°C

Wind:
S 24
gusts 35 km/h
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Temperature:
2.5°C
Pressure:
102.0 kPa
Dew point:
-5.4°C
Visibility:
40 km
Humidity:
56%
Date:
Observed at:
Cranbrook Airport
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ForecastForecast issued:

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

Strong gusty winds up to 80 km/h. What: Sudden strong gusty winds. When: Late this evening to Thursday morning Where: North Okanagan - including Vernon and the Kootenays. Hazards: - Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, cause tree damage resulting in localized power outages, and property damage. - Potential for travel disruptions and delays. Additional information: Strong gusty winds will develop late this evening as a sharp cold front sweeps across southern BC. Southerly winds will rise to 50 km/h with gusts to 80 and persist overnight. The strong wind gusts will ease Thursday morning. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

In effect for:

  • East Kootenay - south including Cranbrook
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Detailed ForecastForecast issued:

Snow
Today
2°C
Snow. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 2. UV index 1 or low.
Rain or snow
Tonight
0°C
Snow changing to rain this evening. Snow near Kimberley this evening. Rainfall amount 5 to 10 mm except snowfall amount 5 cm near Kimberley. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Wind becoming southwest 50 gusting to 80 near midnight. Low zero with temperature rising to plus 4 by morning.
Chance of rain showers or flurries
Thu, 12 Mar
3°C
Rain ending in the morning then cloudy with 60 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light near noon. Temperature steady near plus 3. UV index 1 or low.
Night: Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 4.
Chance of flurries or rain showers
Fri, 13 Mar
3°C
A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. High plus 3.
Night: Cloudy. Low minus 3.
Chance of flurries or rain showers
Sat, 14 Mar
1°C
Cloudy with 70 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. High plus 1.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low minus 8.
Sunny
Sun, 15 Mar
3°C
Sunny. High plus 3.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low minus 4.
Cloudy
Mon, 16 Mar
10°C
Cloudy. High 10.
Night: Cloudy. Low plus 3.
Cloudy
Tue, 17 Mar
16°C
Cloudy. High 16.
Normals:
Max8°C.Min-4°C.
Sunrise:
8:05 MDT
Sunset:
19:42 MDT

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