UPDATE 7:24 p.m.

The City of West Kelowna issued a further weather advisory for the west side of the Okanagan.

In anticipation of heavy snowfall expected over the weekend residents are being asked to move their vehicles off the snow routes and park on side streets.
 
Plows may be unable to clear residential streets that are cluttered with cars.
 
For snow and ice control on Highway 97, 97C and Westside Road call Argo Road Maintenance. If you live in a strata complex, check with your board or management company on who your contractor is.

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UPDATE: 3:40 p.m.

Environment Canada's previous special weather statement for the Okanagan has been upgraded to a snowfall warning. 

The warning, which also includes the Coquihalla Highway and the Okanagan Connector, calls for up to 30 centimetres of snow to fall at higher elevations, beginning early Saturday and ending in the evening. 

Fifteen to 25 cm of snow is forecast across the Okanagan. 

In addition to the heavy snowfall, Environment Canada is forecasting heavy winds on the highway passes, producing limited visibility. 

"Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions," the snowfall warning states. "Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.

"Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow."

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UPDATE: 3:08 p.m.

Spring might be 33 days away, but old man winter isn't done with the Okanagan yet. 

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Okanagan.

"A significant snowfall followed by a strong surge of arctic air is in store this weekend."

Parts of the Interior will see as much as 20 centimetres.

That news prompted many on social media to share their frustration.

One person posted on Facebook, "ARTIC AIR SUCKS," in all capitals, so you know they meant it.

Another posted on Twitter, "Snow is on its way today. Booo!!"

Most of Friday, the sun did its best to break free of the clouds, but snow fell anyway.

This woman took to social media to express her confusion. "Interestingly, I find that weather forecasts for BC are not as accurate as they were for the US east coast when I lived there (for 10 years in grad school). But where I am now in the North Okanagan I can literally watch the weather come up across the valley from the southwest!"

The snow is forecast is expected to stick around through Saturday night. Just in time for a fresh blast of Arctic air bringing strong winds and areas of blowing snow.

The snow will ease on Sunday, but the strong winds will stick around.

Advisories have been issued for the Okanagan Connector and the Coquihalla and highway 3, check DriveBc for the latest on driving conditions.

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ORIGINAL: 6:57 a.m.

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for parts of the Okanagan this morning which is expected to be followed by a strong surge of arctic air for the weekend.

A strong Pacific low pressure system will move eastward across Washington State on Saturday. Snow is forecast to begin early in the day and persist through Saturday night. At the same time, a fresh blast of Arctic air will arrive Saturday night bringing strong winds and areas of blowing snow.

At this time total snowfall amounts are forecast to range between 10 and 20 cm with locally higher amounts possible. The snow will ease on Sunday but the strong winds will persist. Cold, dry weather and generally light winds are in store for early next week.

Advisories have been issued for the Okanagan Connector and the Coquihalla and highway 3, check DriveBc for the latest on driving conditions.