A big blanket of white is expected to fall on the Okanagan starting tonight (Jan. 16).
Up to 20 centimetres of snow is expected across the region between now and Wednesday night. A cold front will combine with a low-pressure system to cause a heavy downpour of white flakes.
Snowfall remains in the forecast for the rest of the week.
The City of Kelowna has issued a snow event advisory along with a temporary parking ban for snow routes.
Snow routes are located on Academy Way, Black Mountain, Clifton/Magic Estates/Wilden, Dilworth Mountain, Kirschner Mountain, McKinley Beach, Quail Ridge, and areas in the South Mission, including The Ponds.
Residents parked on the street will have over 24 hours to find alternative off-street parking before enforcement commences.
害羞草研究所淩esidents not living on a snow route are still encouraged to move their vehicles off the road to help plows clear the snow from curb to curb safely and quickly,害羞草研究所� Andrew Schwerdtfeger, roadways operations manager.
The city clears snow and de-ices municipal roads based on their priority status.
Priority 1 includes high-traffic roads such as Gordon Drive. Priority 2 includes collector roads such as Richter Street, bus routes, school zones, and emergency vehicle stations. Priority 3 and 4 roads include residential roadways.
Highway 97 (Harvey Avenue) and Highway 33 are maintained by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.
Road priorty status can be found on the .
The Kelowna Fire Department is also asking residents to clear snow away from fire hydrants in front of their property.
This ensures easy access in the case of an emergency.
