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Second winter storm expected to hammer Okanagan

Second winter storm expected to hammer Okanagan

Main band of snow will move north into the Columbias on Friday morning
In photos: Shuswap’s second winter storm buries cars and barricades residents

In photos: Shuswap’s second winter storm buries cars and barricades residents

Following the second storm to hit the Shuswap in three days, local residents awoke to find cars buried in snow while some people were barricaded in their homes. Residents from in and around the Shuswap shared their photos of the storm’s aftermath with the Observer. Here are a few of those images.
Winter storm to batter North Okanagan Shuswap

Winter storm to batter North Okanagan Shuswap

As much as 35 cm of snow expected to fall in some areas
Record warm temperatures on New Year’s Day in the Okanagan

Record warm temperatures on New Year’s Day in the Okanagan

Temperatures in Summerland reached 10.1 C
Update: Power entirely restored following winter storms in the Shuswap

Update: Power entirely restored following winter storms in the Shuswap

A few families were still wihout power overnight but BC Hydro crews are working around the clock.
Thousands of Shuswap residents without power for 36 hours, BC Hydro prepares for next storm

Thousands of Shuswap residents without power for 36 hours, BC Hydro prepares for next storm

A total of 64 outages have not been solved since Dec. 31.
Snapshot: Digging out

Snapshot: Digging out

There was still work to be done clearing snow in downtown Salmon Arm following Dec. 31’s snow storm.
Water advisory in effect for Grindrod

Water advisory in effect for Grindrod

Power outages interrupt water service for area
West Kelowna house fire possibly caused by grow-op

West Kelowna house fire possibly caused by grow-op

Ensign Quay is currently closed between Ensign Lane and Ensign Way
Update: Firefighters, Fortis don’t find gas leak in Salmon Arm bank

Update: Firefighters, Fortis don’t find gas leak in Salmon Arm bank

Firefighters respond to carbon monoxide alarm at Alexander Street RBC branch