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Heavy snow in Oliver causing falling trees, wires down

Town of Oliver warns to be cautious if out walking any of the trails
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Snow heavy branches pull down Telus lines in Oliver. (Joanne Sparrow Facebook)

The Town of Oliver is warning about heavy snow falling trees across the community on Monday.

Trees and snow covered branches can be seen hanging heavy on wires. One person even snapped a picture of a transformer catching fire Monday morning.

Blizzard like conditions are impacting all of South Okanagan Monday morning, wreaking havoc on roads.

Crews are out plowing and sanding on all major routes in Oliver, said the town. Drivers are asked to slow to conditions and give equipment ample room to work.

A transformer caught fire in Oliver Monday morning from heavy branches leaning on it. (Kaitlyn Bogas Facebook)
A transformer caught fire in Oliver Monday morning from heavy branches leaning on it. (Kaitlyn Bogas Facebook)

Heavy snow is impacting trees in parks and the Hike & Bike Trail. If you are walking be aware of branches and snow falling. Report fallen trees through the Town of Oliver APP “Report It”.

Numerous branches are down near Oliver Elementary.

Keremeos is experiencing power outages, with both SESS and Cawston School having to close because of having no power and heat.

Penticton schools are open but buses aren’t running.

READ MORE: Snowfall warning continues into Monday for Connector, South Okanagan



Monique Tamminga

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Monique brings 20 years of award-winning journalism experience to the role of editor at the Penticton Western News. Of those years, 17 were spent working as a senior reporter and acting editor with the Langley Advance Times.
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