The Kamloops area is forecast to see on and off rain showers and overcast conditions throughout the coming week, according to Environment Canada.

Monday will be mainly cloudy with a high of 12 C. A 60 per cent chance of showers is expected late in the morning and afternoon. Cloudy periods are expected at night with a low of 6 C.

Environment Canada meteorologist Nan Lu said a coastal system will bring heavy rain to the southern interior from Monday to Tuesday.

A mix of sun and cloud and a high of 17 C are forecast for Tuesday morning. Temperatures will dip to a low of 10 C and cloudy periods will continue.

“From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning, there will be a drying trend,” Ly said.

“Starting Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening and then through Friday, so through the work week, there will be a chance of showers or periods of rain.”

Wednesday will see both sun and cloud and a high of 18 C. Showers are expected Wednesday night with an overnight low of 8 C.

Periods of rain are anticipated throughout Thursday with a daytime high of 14 C. Periods of overcast skies and a low of 6 C are in the forecast at night.

A mix of sun and cloud is once again expected on Friday. Temperatures will peak at 16 C during the day and hit a low of 4 C at night.

Environment Canada says a mixture of sun and cloud is expected to continue over the weekend with highs around 15 C.