Okanagan residents could get an early taste of winter this weekend.

An arctic front is forecasted to sweep through the region, bringing colder than average temperatures and a chance of snow at the valley bottom.

Environment Canada is forecasting flurries or rain showers and a high of 6 C on Friday, in both Penticton and Kelowna.

Flurries could start as early as Thursday night but will most likely occur Friday through Saturday, according to Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Lundquist.

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Although the snow isn91裸聊视频檛 expected to stick around long, Lundquist said Okanagan drivers should have their vehicles ready for winter conditions.

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In Okanagan, the daily high forecasted for Friday, Oct. 23 is 6 C. The average daily high in Penticton for Oct. 23 is 12.5 C.

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