Luckily, some much-needed rain is finally in the forecast this week! forecast rainfall - Aug. 11, 2026Thursday and Friday will be when we see more widespread rains over fire-stricken areas in the southern and eastern regions of the province. Wildfire smoke shifts into Vancouver WednesdayAlong with the pattern change, forecasters are also watching a change in winds on Wednesday from northeasterly to south-southwesterly. forecast wildfire smoke Wednesday - Aug. 11, 2026Meanwhile, the air quality risk will remain very high across the Okanagan Valley where the larger fires are located. Next week, we should see a pattern shift back to hot and dry conditions.