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A touch of winter this morning currently-1 with a trace of snow, black ice in the village. How are your snow tires? pic.twitter.com/TQv9ALya55
— Big White Fire Dept (@BWFireDept) September 21, 2017
A light dusting of snow has covered higher regions in the Okanagan including Big White Ski Resort, Silver Star Mountain as well as portions of the Okanagan Connector on HWY 97C.
While the photos might indicate the winter is just around the corner, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, is saying otherwise.
Meteorologist, Doug Lundquist said the light flurries should be gone by Saturday, followed by warmer temperatures again.
"After Study in general it's going to be warmer again -especially at the high terrain. This time of year when ridges build in the valley, it'll warm up a little too. It's looking warmer for next week for sure, with the freezing levels generally above the mountain tops or local passes," said Doug Lundquist, meteorologist for Environment Canada.
Lundquist said the system is moving off and there will be less precipitation - rain or snow after the next 48 hours or so.
"After that, the ridge of high pressure is trying to build back in from the southwest and it'll be warm enough that even if we get precipitation at the high terrain it'll probably come down as rain," said Lundquist.
The Environment Canada snow report shows that no measurable snow has fallen at Big White Ski Resort, Apex Mountain Resort, Silver Star Mountain Resort or any other surrounding mountain resorts.
He added that the recent rain and snow is quite normal for this time of year.
"This can happen at the end of august, let alone at the end of September. I remember many a times seeing white on the mountains for the IPE," said Lundquist.
It's coming down!!! ❄️ #letitsnow #skibigwhite pic.twitter.com/A51oPW4BS2
— Big White Ski Resort (@BigWhite) September 21, 2017
"This is finally the way fall should be, you get periods where it's cooler for a little bit, you get that dusting in the mountains."
Regardless of if the snow remains, vehicles must have their winter tires for major passes on by October 1st.
"Just a reminder for motorists to put winter tires on their vehicles if they're traveling on designated routes," said Sonia Lowe, communications for the Ministry of Transportation.
For more information on winter tire regulations, visit the provincial website.
While the Okanagan's light dusting has caused a bit of excitement, Jasper saw a reasonable covering today.
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