It is about to get hot, folks.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Sea to Sky Corridor from Saturday to early next week.
“Daytime highs are expected to be in the high 20s to low 30s with overnight lows in the low to mid teens,” the statement reads.
Squamish meteorologist Jason Ross says what is happening is that a high-pressure ridge anchored offshore throughout this past week will strengthen and move inland over the B.C. Interior this weekend.
“As it does, a surface thermal trough will set up along the coastal areas, with warm outflow winds in Howe Sound and Fraser Valley at times.”
This could lead to those record warm temperatures on Saturday and Sunday.
“The ridge will start breaking down by mid-week, causing temperatures to cool gradually through next week,” Ross said.
While it is smoking hot, the weather statement advises:
"Keep your house cool. Block the sun by closing curtains or blinds. Watch for the effects of heat illness: heavy sweating, rash, cramps, fainting, high body temperature and the worsening of some health conditions. Fans alone cannot effectively lower core body temperature, especially for older adults. Use fans to pull in cooler air from outdoors, but if you or someone you care for is experiencing symptoms of heat illness, find a cooler space."
But what is a weather statement?
Environment Canada says that “special weather statements are intended to advise the media and the public of not so common, inconvenient, or unusual weather conditions.
OK, but what about Friday’s weather, you ask!
We got you.
On June 6, we can expect a high of 26 C (!!) and an overnight low of 12 C.
The UV index will hit 8, or very high.
The index, which was invented in Canada, ranges from 0 to 11+.
UV can cause sunburn, eye cataracts, skin aging and skin cancer.
When the index is at 8 or higher, Environment Canada says:
- Extra precaution required —unprotected skin will be damaged and can burn quickly.
- Avoid the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and seek shade, cover up, and wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
(See the advice for the full range of the index.)
Sunset will be at 9:16 p.m. on Sunday. Sunrise was at 5:07 a.m.
Moon phase
The moon is in its waxing gibbous phase.
"🌔 Waxing Gibbous: The waxing gibbous phase is between a half moon and full moon. Waxing means it is getting bigger," according to NASA Space Place.
The moon's illumination is currently 80.81%, meaning that is the percentage of the moon illuminated by the sun, according to phasesmoon.com.
It is currently located in the constellation Virgo.
Seawater temp
The water temperature in Howe Sound today is 13 C at the Halibut Bank buoy, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Allergens
According to Aerobiology Research Laboratories data, this is the pollen situation in our region:
Pollen: Moderate
Spores: Low
Today's top allergens
All Fungal Spores (Low)
Alder (Low)
Cedar, Cypress, Juniper, Thuja (Low)
Tomorrow, June 7
Pollen: Moderate
Spores: Moderate
Tomorrow's top allergens
All Fungal Spores (Low)
Alder (Low)
Cedar, Cypress, Juniper, Thuja (Low)
June 8
Pollen: Moderate
Spores: Moderate
B.C. extremes
Yesterday's hot spot in all of B.C. was Lytton, which saw a high of 32.7 C, according to Environment Canada data.
The high in Squamish yesterday was 25.5 C.
The coldest spot in B.C. on June 5 was Yoho National Park, which dipped to -0.7 C.
Other stuff you should know
Be extra bear aware
The District put out a call to residents last Thursday, asking them to take extra precautions when using the Estuary Trail (also known as Swan Trail).
According to a District post to its social media, the Conservation Officer Service (COS) reported that a trail runner had been bluff charged by two black bears on Wednesday, May 28.
The runner was not injured.
According to Parks Canada, a bluff-charge is when a defensive bear charges someone, but stops before reaching the person.
"The bear is trying to intimidate you. Once the bear has come to a halt, resume moving away and talk to the bear calmly so as to reassure it. This should help the bear to calm down and allow you to leave the area," reads the Parks Canada website.
"During a bluff-charge, bears frequently veer off and then flee."
The COS advises that folks in the estuary make noise to avoid surprising bears and ensure pets are leashed.
Conservation Officers are monitoring bear activity in the area and will respond as necessary to ensure public safety.
Report wildlife conflicts to the Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) hotline at 1-877-952-7277.
The District also provided the following tips.
When recreating in bear country, remember to be aware of your surroundings.
- Carry bear spray.
- Travel in groups if possible and make noise to avoid surprising a bear.
- Leash dogs at all times—bears can see dogs as threats, and off-leash dogs may provoke a response or lead the bear back to its person.
- Look out for bear signs like fresh scats, freshly overturned logs, and ripe berries on bushes and avoid overgrown trails.
- Use extra caution in areas where bears commonly are, such as near berry bushes or streams.
- Make noise on the trail by clapping or talking, especially around blind corners or when visibility is low.
Water restrictions
Water restrictions within the district began on Thursday, May 1.
The muni has set Stage 1 outdoor water use restrictions.
Stage 1 means lawn watering is limited to two days per week.
"In the summer months, water consumption nearly doubles. The outdoor water use restrictions are in place to effectively manage the supply and demand of water across the community during the warmer months," the District said in a social media post.
Locals with even-numbered addresses water on Wednesday and Saturday.
Locals with odd addresses water on Thursday and Sunday.
Watering can take place from 4 to 10 a.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m.
Permits may allow additional watering of newly seeded lawns and new sod. Call the Public Works office at 604.815.6868 for more on those permits.
Britannia Beach and Furry Creek water restrictions
Watering restrictions in are also in effect for Britannia Beach and Furry Creek as of June 1, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) announced in its newsletter.
Britannia Beach and Furry Creek water system users, are asked to limit their use of water for sprinkling and irrigation to the following times:
- 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Weekly organics collection is back
The District has announced on their Facebook page that organics collection has resumed to being a weekly event as opposed to bi-weekly.
"Please ensure your yard waste/organics totes are closed at the time of collection. Totes with flipped back lids and tree branches longer than 24 inches or greater than 2 inches in diameter can both damage the bear-proof banding on your tote and disable the truck," reads the District website.
"Any overfilled totes will be marked indicating 'oversized yard waste' and will not be serviced on collection day."
Have more organic or yard waste than you can fit in your tote? You can stockpile it until you can fit it in your tote at a later date.
"Use a backyard composter, leave grass clippings on the lawn, take it to the Squamish Landfill Public Depot for a small fee, or ask your neighbours if they have any extra space," the District writes.
How to use your organics tote:
- Collect food scraps and food soiled paper in your kitchen container. You can line your kitchen container with newspaper or paper bags, or use it on its own. Plastic bags of any type are not permitted - even those that claim they are compostable. Watch this YouTube video demonstrating how to make a liner from newspaper or download these instructions. The "Green Lid" compostable bins are also acceptable.
- Empty your kitchen container into your organics tote and layer with yard waste if possible. Rinse your kitchen catcher regularly.
- Place your unlocked organics totes curbside by 7:45 am on your collection day.
Battery & recycling pop-up events
The SLRD has announced Britannia Beach and Furry Creek Pop-Up Depots.
According to a post by the regional district, "Squamish CAN will be in Britannia Beach and Furry Creek to collect flexible plastics, foam packaging and household batteries."
Furry Creek, Oliver’s Landing Community Centre parking lot:
June 26, 12 to 3 p.m.
Britannia Beach, alternating location:
June 26, 4 to 7 p.m. at 351 Copper Dr. by the Adera visitor parking stalls.
Chipper days!
Squamish FireSmart is hosting Chipper Days for the 2025 wildfire season.
Reduce, reuse, recycle
The District reminds locals that Squamish DOX Recycling, located at 40446 Government Road, is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The recycle hub accepts a variety of recyclable materials, including: glass, flexible plastics, foam packaging, paper and cardboard, containers (plastic, metal, and paper).
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