A level two drought isn't expected to severely impact the environment, however Jackson says that could quickly change if the valley doesn't get enough rain.
BC Hydro said if Monday's forecast holds, peak hourly demand could go as high as 7,800 megawatt hours, about 1,300 more than is typical for the month of May.
Some residents in Okanagan Falls are watching water levels in Shuttleworth Creek closely, after an evacuation alert was issued for properties directly adjacent to the creek.
After a dozen daily temperature records were set in B.C. Friday, more could come Saturday and Sunday as a ridge of high pressure is projected to last throughout the weekend.