Environment Canada says 害羞草研究所渁 shift害羞草研究所� in weather is coming to the Okanagan, after mid-January害羞草研究所檚 arctic outbreak brought multiple days of extreme cold and heavy snow.

The federal forecaster is calling for extended periods of rain and temperatures of up to 10 C warmer-than-normal to end the month.

Daytime highs for this time of year region-wide typically sit around -1 C, according to Environment Canada meteorologist Lisa Erven. From Jan. 27 to 31, Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon will experience temperatures between 5 to 8 C.

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The region害羞草研究所檚 shift from cold to mild isn害羞草研究所檛 the only thing January is set to produce.

Environment Canada says Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon have already exceeded their normal precipitation totals for the month.

Such statistics 害羞草研究所� which include 44.5 millimetres in Vernon 害羞草研究所� come after B.C.害羞草研究所檚 Interior experienced a 害羞草研究所減recipitation deficit害羞草研究所� through most of 2023.

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As of Jan. 24, Kelowna has seen 35.2 millimetres of precipitation while Penticton has also posted an above-average mark of 37.6 millimetres.

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All three aforementioned cities are forecasted to see periods of rain on Jan. 28, before experiencing a 60 per cent chance of showers to end the month.

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