Happy Wednesday, Squamish!
It is looking like a beauty of a mainly sunny day today. Enjoy it while it lasts!
says this strong ridge of high pressure we have been experiencing will keep us dry through today.
says we will see a high of 7 C today and a low of 2 C overnight.
Tonight, expect increasing cloudiness. Rain showers and flurries will begin during the night. The wind will be light except blowing from the north 30 km/h over southern sections this evening and after midnight.
So far, though, it is looking like Friday and Saturday will be sunny, if cool.
Sunrise & sunset
on Jan. 15 is at 8:04 a.m. Sunset today will be at 4:41 p.m.
Moon phase
It is a full moon tonight, folks!
The moon's illumination is currently 96.85%.
It is currently located in the constellation of Leo, according to
Moonrise is at 6:52 p.m.; moonset is at 9:28 a.m.
小蓝视频 extremes
Yesterday's hot spot in all of 小蓝视频 was Sandspit Airport (the largest community on Moresby Island, in Haida Gwaii off the Pacific coast), which saw a high of 10.1 C, according to
(The high in Squamish yesterday was 4.9 C.)
The coldest spot in 小蓝视频 on Jan. 14 was Princeton, which dipped to -11.8 C.
Today's hot spot in 小蓝视频 is slated to be Cumshewa Island (in Haida Gwaii), which could reach 9 C.
The coldest spot in the province is predicted to be Puntzi Mountain (near Williams Lake), which could see a low of -12.1 C today.
Tides
Today, high tide is at 7:37 a.m. (height: 4.92 metres); The next low tide today is at 1:11 p.m. (3.44 m), according to .
The final tide, a high tide, will be at 5:25 p.m. (4.08 m).
Seawater temp
According to , the water temperature in Howe Sound today is 7.2 C.
Based on the site's historical data over a period of 10 years, the warmest water on this day in Howe Sound was recorded in 2021 and was 7 C, and the coldest was recorded in 2012 at 5.8 C.
Seawater temperature in Howe Sound is expected to drop to 6.6 C in the next 10 days.
Avalanche Forecast
According to , today, the alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.
Known problems include .
The advice for today from avalog.co is:
"Lingering wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers in isolated locations below alpine ridgetops. Minimize exposure to overhead hazards when solar radiation is strong."
- Wind slabs are isolated, but may remain reactive.
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Carefully manage your exposure to overhead hazards.
Sea to Sky Gondola conditions
The is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, with the last download at 6 p.m.
Grooming:
*Backcountry Access Road to Upper Shannon Creek bridge (3km return): Last Groomed : Jan. 14.
Grooming starts from lodge.
*Sky Pilot Valley Trail (5km return): Last Groomed : Jan. 14.
109 cm of snow at the snow groomer turnaround at 1,050 m. 6 cm new snow over the last 24 hrs.
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Events to note
There's always something going on in this town. Here's a couple of events that stood out to us for this week.
Tonight, there's Speed Dating (30+) at Trickster's Hideout, 38005 Cleveland Ave. from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
"Cuffing season is here, and Trickster鈥檚 Hideout is bringing the heat with our Save The Date Speed Dating Spectacular for the 30+ crowd. Bundle up, grab your $10 ticket, and get ready for a cosy evening of laughter, connections, and maybe even love. Plus, every ticket comes with a chance to win a Trickster鈥檚 Hideout gift card鈥攑erfect for your next date night," reads the listing.
Jan. 17, also at Trickster's Hideout, there's Squamish Comedy Classic: Jokers Canada, from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m.
"Please arrive 30 minutes before showtime! Jokers Canada is bringing pro headliners and Canada鈥檚 best touring comics to Trickster鈥檚 Hideout. All previous Jokers Canada events have sold out. This event is a pro stand-up comedy showcase with some of Canada鈥檚 best comics," reads the listing.
There are many more events coming up; go to our online events calendar to see them all! Want a possible shout-out in our daily report? Load your event into our free calendar by clicking "Create an event."
Winter tires
Don't forget, since Oct. 1, winter tires or chains are required on the Sea to Sky Highway. It is the law.
"Passenger vehicles and light trucks need to use tires that have the three-peaked mountain and snowflake symbol or 'M+S' on the sidewall. This applies to two-wheel, all-wheel, and four-wheel drive vehicles. The tires need to be in good condition and have a tread depth of at least 3.5 mm (5/32鈥�)," reads the site.
"Designated winter tires are your best option for staying safe in winter conditions. We recommend using a set of four matched winter tires with the three-peaked mountain and snowflake symbol."
The tires must stay on through to March 31. Not having proper winter tires or chains can earn drivers a fine of $121.
Driving issues to note:
鈥� Parking on select streets in Squamish is now restricted to one side only, until March 1, 2025.
"This ensures snow plows and emergency vehicles can safely navigate during winter conditions," says the District.
"Vehicles parking on the No Parking side of the street may be ticketed and towed at any time to ensure community safety. The fine for impeding snow removal is $250."
Affected streets:
- Hemlock Avenue - Cedar Drive to Spruce Drive
- Chestnut Avenue - Cedar Drive to Spruce Drive
- Fir Street - Pine Drive to Spruce Dr.
- Third Avenue - Pemberton Avenue to Winnipeg Street (No parking on East side); Pemberton Avenue to Vancouver Street (No parking on West side)
- Fourth Avenue - Winnipeg Street to Main Street (No parking on West side)
- Fifth Avenue - Winnipeg Street to Main Street. (No parking on West side)
- Sixth Avenue - Entire street. (No parking on West side)
- Eaglewind Boulevard - No perimeter parking near the roundabout at the end of Pemberton Avenue
- Edgewater Drive - Government Road to Edgewater Crescent (No parking on East side)
- Edgewater Crescent - Entire street. (No parking on the outside perimeter of the Crescent)
- No Name Road - Entire street. (No parking on East side)
- Brothers Place - Entire street. (No parking on South side)
- Britannia Avenue - Magee Street to Buckley Avenue. (No parking on East side)
- Harris Road - Government Road to cul-de-sac (No parking on South side)
- Hope Road - Depot Road to Axen Road (No parking on East side)
- Diamond Road- Tantalus Road to Garibaldi Way. No parking on North side.
- Diamond Head Road - Garibaldi Way to Mamquam Road- No parking on West side.
- Glacier View Drive - Entire street. No parking on the outside perimeter.
To find out more, go to: .
Issues to note on the highway
鈥� in both directions, watch for tree pruning between Brunswick Beach Rd. and Porteau Cove Rd. (Lions Bay), until Friday, Jan. 17. (Road maintenance work.)
鈥� northbound, maintenance is planned between Alice Lake Rd. and Daisy Lake Rd. (Squamish), starting Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. The right lane will be closed. Expect delays. Rock removal and ditch clearing will be taking place. Expect northbound delays due to stoppages of up to 10 minutes
Gas prices
In Squamish today, regular gas is going for 165.9 cents per litre at most local stations.
In Whistler, you can fill up for 165.9/L at the Co-op, located at 2101 Lake Placid Rd.
The cheapest gas in Vancouver is at the Esso at 709 SW Marine Dr., where you can fill up for 169.9/L,
The cheapest gas in 小蓝视频 can be found in Kamloops, where you can fill up for at Costco, at 1675 Versatile Dr.
