Special Weather Statement
11:17 a.m. PST Monday 15 December 2025

Special Weather Statement in effect for:
  • South Thompson
Moderate to strong winds this afternoon

What:
Wind gusts ranging from 70-90 km/h

When:
This afternoon into this evening

Where:
- South Thompson
- Nicola
- Coquihalla Highway (Merritt to Kamloops)
- Okanagan Connector

Additional information:
A strong low pressure system will be moving across Southern BC this afternoon, likely bringing southwest winds with gusts of 70-90 km/h to the region. Merritt may not see winds as strong as the rest of the region as it is sheltered. The winds are expected to pick up this afternoon and weaken by late evening.

Local utility outages are possible. Secure loose objects. Exercise caution when driving in crosswind prone areas.

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.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt
Rainfall Warning
2:57 a.m. PST Monday 15 December 2025

Rainfall Warning in effect for:
  • Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

What: Rainfall amounts 60 mm to 80 mm.

When: Today.

Where: Manning - Skagit Valley, Hwy 3 - Hope to Princeton via Allison Pass, Coquihalla Hwy - Hope to Merritt.

Remarks: A strong frontal system is bringing significant rain to the region. Heavy rain will continue today with freezing levels rising to 2500 metres by this afternoon. Strong and gusty southerly winds this morning shift to southwesterly this afternoon.

The rain is expected to ease early this evening as the system moves off.

Localized flooding is likely. Some roads may become impassable. Travel delays and/or cancellations are likely. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars.

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

Don't drive through flooded roadways.

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 BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
Coquihalla Highway - Merritt to Kamloops
Special Weather Statement
11:17 a.m. PST Monday 15 December 2025

Special Weather Statement in effect for:
  • Coquihalla Highway - Merritt to Kamloops
Moderate to strong winds this afternoon

What:
Wind gusts ranging from 70-90 km/h

When:
This afternoon into this evening

Where:
- South Thompson
- Nicola
- Coquihalla Highway (Merritt to Kamloops)
- Okanagan Connector

Additional information:
A strong low pressure system will be moving across Southern BC this afternoon, likely bringing southwest winds with gusts of 70-90 km/h to the region. Merritt may not see winds as strong as the rest of the region as it is sheltered. The winds are expected to pick up this afternoon and weaken by late evening.

Local utility outages are possible. Secure loose objects. Exercise caution when driving in crosswind prone areas.

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 BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
Okanagan Connector - Merritt to Kelowna
Special Weather Statement
11:17 a.m. PST Monday 15 December 2025

Special Weather Statement in effect for:
  • Okanagan Connector - Merritt to Kelowna
Moderate to strong winds this afternoon

What:
Wind gusts ranging from 70-90 km/h

When:
This afternoon into this evening

Where:
- South Thompson
- Nicola
- Coquihalla Highway (Merritt to Kamloops)
- Okanagan Connector

Additional information:
A strong low pressure system will be moving across Southern BC this afternoon, likely bringing southwest winds with gusts of 70-90 km/h to the region. Merritt may not see winds as strong as the rest of the region as it is sheltered. The winds are expected to pick up this afternoon and weaken by late evening.

Local utility outages are possible. Secure loose objects. Exercise caution when driving in crosswind prone areas.

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 BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
Sky Webcam
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Updated: @ 15/12/2025 14:00 - next update at 14:05  
Summary / Temperature Wind Rain Outlook
Partly cloudy Partly cloudy
Currently: 11.8, Max: 12.1, Min: 4.3 11.8°C
 

Cool

Feels like: 12°C

24-hr difference
7.8°CWarmer 7.8°C than yesterday at this time.
  Today Yesterday
High: 12.1°C
12:45
5.9°C
23:14
Low: 4.3°C
08:04
-0.5°C
01:59
 Wind from S S
1
Gust:
8 km/h
0 Bft - Calm
Today: 12 km/h 12:45
Gust Month: 12 km/h December 15
Rain Today: 0 mm
Rain Rate (/hr): 0 mm
Rain Yesterday: 0 mm
This Month: 43.7 mm
Season Total: 407.6 mm
12 rain days in December.
Tonight
Chance of showers (30%)
Chance of showers
Humidity & Barometer Almanac Moon
Humidity: 68 % Decreased 1.0% since last hour.
Dew Point: 6°C Decreased 0.2°C since last hour.
Barometer: 993.9 hPa Falling 2.1  hPa/hr
Baro Trend: Falling Rapidly
Sunrise: 07:57
Sunset: 15:55
Moonrise: 03:52
Moonset: 13:02
Waning Crescent
Waning Crescent, Moon at 24 days in cycle
15%
Illuminated
UV Index Forecast UV Index Forecast
15/12/2025
0.5     Low 
16/12/2025
0.4     Low 
 EC Weather Forecast  - Outlook: Today & Tonight
Today
Showers
Showers

Max: 15°C
EC forecast: A few showers ending late this afternoon then cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming southwest 60 gusting to 80 this afternoon. High 15.
 
Tonight
Chance of showers (30%)
Chance of showers

Min: 4°C
EC forecast: Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this evening. Snow level lowering to 1200 metres this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind southwest 60 km/h gusting to 80 becoming light late this evening. Low plus 4.