Okanagan residents will want to hold onto their hats if they're out on the town this Friday. 

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for multiple regions across the BC, including the Okanagan Valley.

"A cold front associated with a low pressure centre over the central interior will sweep across the southern interior this morning reaching Washington State this afternoon," reported Environment Canada.

"Strong southerly winds have developed ahead of the front. Winds will shift to west or northwest this morning. Wind gusts of 70 km/h are forecast except gusts to 80 km/h or more are possible in the Fraser Canyon."

The gusty afternoon will be accompanied by some precipitation, meaning snow is expected at higher elevations and along highway mountain passes. 

Make sure to check DriveBC before travelling today or into the weekend.