Okanagan’s 1st vital snowfall comes unusually late within the season – Okanagan

Snowblowers and shovels had been being dusted off Monday morning in Kelowna, B.C. Lots of them had been put to make use of for the primary time this winter.

“Nothing, hardly any,” stated Kelowna resident Leith Handley when requested how a lot snow shovelling he’s accomplished this season.

The shortage of snow accumulation within the Okanagan’s valley backside this winter left many chomping on the bit to get shovelling.

“We’ve done at least four or five driveways today,” stated eight-year-old Owen.

The snow began coming down throughout the Okanagan early Sunday and continued to fall all through the day and night time.

In Kelowna’s Decrease Mission, about 9 cm was measured, practically 12 cm in different neighbourhoods relying on elevation.

Nevertheless, it’s not a lot concerning the quantity of snow that fell however the timing of the valley’s first vital snowfall of the winter.

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The late snowfall introduced out a full complement of town’s snow elimination workforce and gear, together with 22 plow vehicles and 4 graders.

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For kids, the timing of the snowfall couldn’t be higher.

It fell on a provincial statutory vacation, a non-school day.

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“I think it’s so much fun. We get to go sledding, build snowmen,” 10-year-old Kaylene stated.  “I’ve been waiting all year.”

Many youngsters capitalized on what may very properly be the one and solely vital snowfall of the season.

“We get to play in the snow because we have been waiting all year,” stated 12-year-old Evan.

Patrick Magnusson, like another mother and father, additionally took benefit of the recent snow by sledding along with his three youngsters on a neighborhood hill.

“Let’s enjoy it while it lasts,.” Magnusson stated. “Spring will be here soon enough.”

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