The public is urged to take extra care near the Okanagan River because of high water levels.

Visitors and residents are reminded that the Okanagan River’s deep and fast-flowing current requires heightened safety awareness during the spring snowmelt.

Adults are urged to keep children and pets under close supervision at all times when near the banks of the river. If going into the river, take precautionary safety measures such as using a safe watercraft and wearing a life jacket.

This year’s snowpack melt is expected to cause higher runoff into Okanagan River from Okanagan Lake for the next several weeks. Flows in Okanagan River between Okanagan Lake and Osoyoos Lake are currently well above normal and are expected to remain high throughout the spring and early summer.

Government of BC

Photo by Sandra Smith – recent shot from the hills to the east