After a brief break, the Okanagan’s beautiful sunny weather returned on Wednesday afternoon.

With blue skies blanketing the area, a special weather phenomenon appeared through one resident's lens at the top of Dilworth Mountain.

But what exactly is a SunDog?

The phenomenon is commonly seen during cold winter days, however is not limited to a certain season and can happen anytime, anywhere, depending on the viewer's vantage point and the sun's position. 

Also known as a  22 degree halo or a sun halo, a SunDog is a type of atmospheric optical phenomenon in the same family as halos, and are characterized by two bright areas, or rainbows, on either side of the sun often occurring within a larger 22-degree halo that rings the entire sun.

For a more thorough explanation, click here. 

Photo Credit: Twitter – @shellyinkelowna

Kelowna enjoyed some beautiful weather on Wednesday, but temperatures are expected to dip below 10°C this evening with a chance of showers on Thursday. 

If you happen to snap a great photo be sure to tag #kelownanow on Instagram for a chance to win free swag!