Chilly, but bluebird day at Okanagan ski resorts
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From SilverStar Ski Resort in the north to Apex Mountain Resort in the south, the region was awash in blue skies — along with chilly temperatures.
It was a bluebird day at local ski resorts as the Okanagan prepared to ring in 2022.
From SilverStar Ski Resort in the north to Apex Mountain Resort in the south, the region was awash in blue skies — along with chilly temperatures.
At Apex near Penticton, it was -19 C on Friday afternoon, but the negative numbers didn’t stop skiers and snowboarders. The resort’s parking lot was full, as locals took advantage of the sunny conditions.
All four of Apex’s lifts are operational, and 78 of 80 runs were open on Friday.
At SilverStar near Vernon, it was also -19 C, along with great conditions. Ten of the resort’s 11 lifts were open, as were 122 of 133 runs.
Resort spokesperson Ian Jenkins temperatures have risen from earlier in the week, and that trend should continue through the weekend.
For Saturday, the resort is projecting the mercury to rise from -16 C on Saturday morning to -8 C on Monday. Light snow is also expected through the weekend.
At Big White near Kelowna, it was -19 C on Friday afternoon. The ski resort had 93 of 119 runs open, along with 14 of 15 lifts.
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