Photo: Jon Manchester

Snow in Vernon early Tuesday.

UPDATE: 10:10 a.m.

Temperatures are expected to rise as the week goes on, reaching a high of nine degrees on Friday and 11 degrees on Sunday.

Today's high will be four degrees, which is average for this time of year. 

Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Lundquist says the mild pattern will continue through the week, and could result in more snow later in the week, depending on night temperatures.

"Generally speaking, the city of Kelowna and around downtown got away with no snow last night. It was farther up towards the airport and higher places in the Valley. Any snow that did fall will be disappearing very quickly with the warm spell we're in. By Tuesday afternoon, we're only expecting snowfall at 1400 metres, so that's probably the Joe Rich area."

It serves as a good reminder to prepare for winter, says Lundquist.

"I think people should just take this as a warning to get things in order for winter - winterize your RV's, make sure your vehicles have the right type of tires, and remember to check conditions before you drive. Check DriveBC and Environment Canada for updates before you leave." 

UPDATE: 6:15 a.m.

Snow is falling in the Okanagan this morning.

As of 6 a.m., the first snow of the season was falling in the valley bottom.

Today's forecast calls for wet snow or rain, changing to periods of rain near noon.

Accumulations of about 5 centimetres are expected over higher terrain.

Tonight, there's a 30 per cent chance of showers.

ORIGINAL: Monday 8:30 p.m.

Tire shops in the valley may be busy again Tuesday morning.

The snow we've seen on mountain passes, the surrounding hills and ski resorts - may finally hit the valley bottom.

According to the latest forecast from Environment Canada, some snow could reach the valley after midnight Monday.

The forecast calls for snow beginning after midnight.

The snow level of 3,000 metres will lower to the valley bottom after midnight.

Up to two centimetres of the white stuff could fall after midnight.

Another two to four centimetres could fall in the morning, before turning to rain by noon.