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Your Current 3 Day Forecast — September 22, 2026
Your Current 3 Day Environment Canada forecast for Kamloops, Merritt, Clearwater, Cache Creek, Salmon Arm.
THE THOMPSON CURRENT · WEATHER
Your Current 3 Day Forecast
September 22, 2026
Across our communities
| Community | High / low | Rain | Wind | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamloops | 25° / 9° | 0% | 0 km/h | None |
| Merritt | 24° / 6° | 0% | VR 5 km/h | None |
| Clearwater | 24° / 5° | 0% | 0 km/h | None |
| Cache Creek | 25° / 9° | 0% | 0 km/h | None |
| Salmon Arm | 23° / 7° | 0% | 0 km/h | None |
Kamloops
Now
18.3°
Mainly Sunny
Sunrise 6:47 a.m. · Sunset 7:00 p.m.
Moon: Waxing gibbous · 84% lit
Observed 10:00 a.m.
Next 12 hours
Today
Mainly sunny. Wind becoming south 20 km/h late this afternoon. High 25. UV index 4 or moderate.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming east 20 km/h in the afternoon. High 20. UV index 3 or moderate.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Thursday
Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 19.
Rain 30%Wind 0 km/h
Merritt
Now
14.1°
Current condition unavailable
Sunrise 6:49 a.m. · Sunset 7:01 p.m.
Moon: Waxing gibbous · 84% lit
Observed 10:00 a.m.
Next 12 hours
Today
Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 24. UV index 4 or moderate.
Rain 0%Wind 5 km/h
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers late in the afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 in the afternoon. High 20. UV index 4 or moderate.
Rain 30%Wind 5 km/h
Thursday
Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 16.
Rain 30%Wind 0 km/h
Clearwater
Now
16.4°
Current condition unavailable
Sunrise 6:46 a.m. · Sunset 6:59 p.m.
Moon: Waxing gibbous · 84% lit
Observed 10:00 a.m.
Next 12 hours
Today
Mainly sunny. High 24. UV index 3 or moderate.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud. High 19. UV index 3 or moderate.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Thursday
Cloudy. High 17.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Cache Creek
Now
17°
Current condition unavailable
Sunrise 6:51 a.m. · Sunset 7:04 p.m.
Moon: Waxing gibbous · 84% lit
Observed 10:00 a.m.
Next 12 hours
Today
Mainly sunny. Wind becoming south 20 km/h late this afternoon. High 25. UV index 4 or moderate.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming east 20 km/h in the afternoon. High 20. UV index 3 or moderate.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Thursday
Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 19.
Rain 30%Wind 0 km/h
Salmon Arm
Now
17.2°
Current condition unavailable
Sunrise 6:43 a.m. · Sunset 6:55 p.m.
Moon: Waxing gibbous · 84% lit
Observed 10:00 a.m.
Next 12 hours
Today
Sunny. High 23. UV index 4 or moderate.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud. High 18. UV index 3 or moderate.
Rain 0%Wind 5 km/h
Thursday
A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 17.
Rain 30%Wind 0 km/h
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HEALTH
Ottawa Faces Calls to Reconsider Temporary Resident Limits as Demonstrations Surge
Migrants and advocates rallied across Canada to protest federal plans limiting temporary resident numbers as Parliament prepares to resume.
Demonstrations Erupt Nationwide Over Federal Policy Changes
Demonstrators gathered in Vancouver and across Canada on Sunday to challenge federal measures aimed at curbing the nation’s temporary resident population. The rallies, organized by the Migrant Rights Network across 11 locations including British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island, occurred just ahead of Parliament’s resumption.
Federal policy changes introduced in 2024 have established tighter regulations for temporary foreign workers and set caps on study permits. The government aims to shrink non-permanent residents from a peak of 7.6 per cent of the population in October 2024 to below five per cent by late 2027, citing pressure on healthcare, housing, and public services. Parliamentary Budget Officer data shows net inflows of non-permanent residents reached nearly 800,000 in 2023.
Local Rallies Highlight Community Impacts
In Vancouver, advocates and residents assembled at Memorial South Park, symbolically bashing a piñata representing Bill C-12, recent federal legislation tightening asylum and immigration rules. Local rally participants expressed deep concern that shifting federal policies leave workers facing deportation, expiring permits, and difficult working conditions despite having followed official processes.
Organizers are urging Ottawa to provide permanent status to migrants currently in the country, auto-renew study and work permits, halt deportations, and eliminate employer-tied permits. Campaign materials from the Migrant Rights Network argued that blaming migrants fails to address rising rents, healthcare pressures, or wage issues, warning that policy shifts risk dividing workers.
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Your Current 3 Day Forecast — September 21, 2026
Your Current 3 Day Environment Canada forecast for Kamloops, Merritt, Clearwater, Cache Creek, Salmon Arm.
THE THOMPSON CURRENT · WEATHER
Your Current 3 Day Forecast
September 21, 2026
Across our communities
| Community | High / low | Rain | Wind | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamloops | 25° / 10° | 0% | E 20 km/h | None |
| Merritt | 24° / 5° | 0% | SW 20 km/h | None |
| Clearwater | 23° / 4° | 0% | VR 5 km/h | None |
| Cache Creek | 25° / 10° | 0% | E 20 km/h | None |
| Salmon Arm | 24° / 8° | 0% | 0 km/h | None |
Kamloops
Now
20.3°
Partly Cloudy
Sunrise 6:47 a.m. · Sunset 7:00 p.m.
Moon: Waxing gibbous · 80% lit
Observed 11:00 p.m.
Next 12 hours
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 10.
Rain 0%Wind 20 km/hGusts 40 km/h
Tuesday
Mainly sunny. High 25. UV index 4 or moderate.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 20.
Rain 30%Wind 0 km/h
Merritt
Now
17.9°
Current condition unavailable
Sunrise 6:49 a.m. · Sunset 7:01 p.m.
Moon: Waxing gibbous · 80% lit
Observed 11:00 p.m.
Next 12 hours
Tonight
A few clouds. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low plus 5.
Rain 0%Wind 20 km/hGusts 40 km/h
Tuesday
Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 in the afternoon. High 24. UV index 4 or moderate.
Rain 0%Wind 5 km/h
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 18.
Rain 30%Wind 0 km/h
Clearwater
Now
11.5°
Current condition unavailable
Sunrise 6:46 a.m. · Sunset 6:59 p.m.
Moon: Waxing gibbous · 80% lit
Observed 11:00 p.m.
Next 12 hours
Tonight
A few clouds. Low plus 4.
Rain 0%Wind 5 km/h
Tuesday
Sunny. High 23. UV index 3 or moderate.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud. High 18.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Cache Creek
Now
20.4°
Current condition unavailable
Sunrise 6:51 a.m. · Sunset 7:04 p.m.
Moon: Waxing gibbous · 80% lit
Observed 11:00 p.m.
Next 12 hours
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 10.
Rain 0%Wind 20 km/hGusts 40 km/h
Tuesday
Mainly sunny. High 25. UV index 4 or moderate.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 20.
Rain 30%Wind 0 km/h
Salmon Arm
Now
12.7°
Current condition unavailable
Sunrise 6:43 a.m. · Sunset 6:55 p.m.
Moon: Waxing gibbous · 80% lit
Observed 11:00 p.m.
Next 12 hours
Tonight
A few clouds. Low 8.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Tuesday
Sunny. High 24. UV index 4 or moderate.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 19.
Rain 30%Wind 0 km/h
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Your Current 3 Day Forecast — September 20, 2026
Your Current 3 Day Environment Canada forecast for Kamloops, Merritt, Clearwater, Cache Creek, Salmon Arm.
THE THOMPSON CURRENT · WEATHER
Your Current 3 Day Forecast
September 20, 2026
Across our communities
| Community | High / low | Rain | Wind | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamloops | 27° / 10° | 0% | VR 5 km/h | None |
| Merritt | 27° / 3° | 0% | SW 20 km/h | None |
| Clearwater | 25° / 4° | 0% | VR 5 km/h | None |
| Cache Creek | 27° / 10° | 0% | VR 5 km/h | None |
| Salmon Arm | 23° / 8° | 0% | 0 km/h | None |
Kamloops
Now
13.3°
Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise 6:46 a.m. · Sunset 7:02 p.m.
Moon: Waxing gibbous · 71% lit
Observed 11:00 p.m.
Next 12 hours
Tonight
Clear. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Low 10.
Rain 0%Wind 5 km/h
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming east 20 km/h gusting to 40 early in the afternoon. High 27. UV index 4 or moderate.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Tuesday
Sunny. High 23.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Merritt
Now
10.2°
Current condition unavailable
Sunrise 6:48 a.m. · Sunset 7:04 p.m.
Moon: Waxing gibbous · 71% lit
Observed 11:00 p.m.
Next 12 hours
Tonight
Clear. Becoming partly cloudy overnight. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low plus 3 with risk of frost.
Rain 0%Wind 20 km/hGusts 40 km/h
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 in the afternoon. High 27. UV index 5 or moderate.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Tuesday
Sunny. High 22.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Clearwater
Now
10°
Current condition unavailable
Sunrise 6:44 a.m. · Sunset 7:01 p.m.
Moon: Waxing gibbous · 71% lit
Observed 11:00 p.m.
Next 12 hours
Tonight
Clear. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Low plus 4 with risk of frost.
Rain 0%Wind 5 km/h
Monday
Mainly sunny. High 25. UV index 4 or moderate.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Tuesday
Sunny. High 22.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Cache Creek
Now
15.3°
Current condition unavailable
Sunrise 6:50 a.m. · Sunset 7:06 p.m.
Moon: Waxing gibbous · 71% lit
Observed 11:00 p.m.
Next 12 hours
Tonight
Clear. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Low 10.
Rain 0%Wind 5 km/h
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming east 20 km/h gusting to 40 early in the afternoon. High 27. UV index 4 or moderate.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Tuesday
Sunny. High 23.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Salmon Arm
Now
11.1°
Current condition unavailable
Sunrise 6:42 a.m. · Sunset 6:58 p.m.
Moon: Waxing gibbous · 71% lit
Observed 11:00 p.m.
Next 12 hours
Tonight
Clear. Becoming partly cloudy after midnight. Low 8.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud. High 23. Humidex 26. UV index 4 or moderate.
Rain 0%Wind 5 km/h
Tuesday
Sunny. High 22.
Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h
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