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BobsYourUncle
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Jul 21, 2018

British Columbia, Okanogan Valley Fires, smoke, delays

For anyone with travel plans or reservations in the South Okanogan area, it would be prudent to check conditions, possible road and CG closures. There are a number of brush fires raging. Especially...
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gmckenzie
Explorer
Aug 10, 2018
BobsYourUncle wrote:
KO wrote:
Can barely see the mountains here in Banff. Lake Louise area is clear of smoke as of Wednesday 8 Aug.

That's good to know thanks.
We are leaving in about an hour for Vancouver Island. Will be going through Banff in about 3 hours from now.
Taking the Coke, not going through the Okanogan.
Hopefully not too much smoke on the way.
Temperatures will be high today.


Lots of smoke even through Kamloops right now, so expect a smoky and hot drive.

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