Good Tuesday to you, Squamish.
While fall doesn't officially start for a bit—on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 5:43 a.m—it is feeling more autumn-like every day.
We will see a mix of sun and cloud today; expect a high of 22 C, dropping down to 12 C overnight, according to Environment Canada.
Showers and fog patches are expected overnight.
Yesterday's hot spot
Pemberton was the corridor hot spot yesterday.
According to Squamish meteorologist Jason Ross, the hottest place in the Sea to Sky Corridor on Monday was in Pemberton, which hit 28.3 C.
Squamish's high was 22.7 C at the airport; at Pam Rocks, on Howe Sound, the high was 20.1 C.
Whistler had a high of 21.7 C, while in the Callaghan Valley it was 19.4 C.
Looking ahead
Ross says that the second of two weak systems (the first moved in Monday), will move in Wednesday, bringing clouds, cooler temperatures, and a chance of showers to the area.
High pressure will rebuild on Thursday and Friday, with drier conditions.
"Welcome to fall," he said.
Wednesday, expect a high of 19 C and a low down to 13 C at night.
Thursday, the forecast is for sunshine, with a high of 20 C and a low down to 13 C.
Friday, expect it to be cloudy, with a high of 19 C and a low of 13 C.
The weekend will see more of the same, with showers expected.
Campfire bans lifted
There are currently 221 wildfires burning in B.C., as of Sept. 10, up from 219 yesterday.
As of Aug. 26, the BC Wildfire Service Coastal Fire Centre and the District of Squamish lifted their bans on Category 1 campfires in the Coastal Fire Centre area, and within the District boundaries.
Category 2 and Category 3 open fires remain prohibited, including the use of fireworks, sky lanterns, binary exploding targets, burn barrels, burn cages and air curtain burners.
The following are never allowed in Squamish:
- Fires in any public space, including forests, riverbanks, mountainsides, beaches
- Open Air Burning, including but not limited to: yard waste, garden debris and construction materials
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation, call 911 if within the municipal boundaries, or, if outside the district, call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone.
Still no kiting at oceanfront beach
In the wake of a man's death, while he was kiteboarding off of Sp'akw'us Feather Park on July 1, the District of Squamish has temporarily closed the watersports beach to kiteboarding while an investigation into the incident is underway.
"Kites are being restricted out of caution to ensure public safety. Wingfoiling and windsurfing continue to be permitted," a District release states.
Access to Pepahím̓ (Spit Island) for kiteboarding is available through a shuttle operated by the Squamish Windsports Society.
Shuttles take place daily between noon and 7 p.m., with access to the shuttle launch a short walk from the Sp’akw’us Feather parking lot.
Visit squamishwindsports.com for more information and current weather conditions.
The Squamish Windsports Society kiting season ends Sept. 15.
Sunrise & sunset
Sunrise on Sept. 10 was at 6:43 a.m. Sunset today will be at 7:35 p.m.
Moon phase
The moon is in its first quarter, phase.
The moon's illumination is currently 43.33%, meaning that is the percentage of the moon illuminated by the sun, according to phasesmoon.com.
The moon is currently 6.75 days old and located in the constellation of Pisces.
Moonrise is at 3:12 p.m.; moonset is at 10:24 p.m.
The next full moon will be on Sept. 17, at 7:21 p.m.
Tides
The next high tide today is at 12:55 p.m. (Height: 3.84 metres); the next low tide is at 4:49 p.m. (3.59 m), according to tides.today.
The final high tide today is at 9:35 p.m. (4.04 m).
Seawater temp
The current surface water temperature in Howe Sound on Sept. 10, measured at Halibut Bank (49.34N 123.72W), is 17 C, according to this Government of Canada site.
Events to note
There's always something going on in this town. Here are some events that stood out to us:
•Sept. 13 catch Warhammer Game Night at Arrow Wood Games, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
"The local Warhammer community is hosting a Kill Team League, but all players are invited to come and enjoy other games like Warcry or Necromunda. Whether you're here for the league or just to chat and play casually, this welcoming group is excited to grow the community," reads the listing.
•Also on Sept. 13, check out Captain Fantasy: Boognish In The Mountains at Trickster's s Hideout, at 38005 Cleveland Avenue from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
"Ahoy, rock enthusiasts! Prepare to embark on a wild musical voyage as The Captain navigates its ship of rock and debauchery up the majestic Howe Sound bringing the unrivalled glory of Ween to Squamish," reads the listing.
•Sept. 14, catch Groove Garden at Trickster's Hideout, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
"An enchanting evening where we’ll transform the venue into a stunning garden oasis filled with vibrant flowers and lush greenery," 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."
Driving issues to note
Downtown
• The District of Squamish says that the Squamish Farmers' Market and Copper Coil parking lot will be temporarily closed for realignment and painting until the end of today.
"This updated design will accommodate more parking, including additional motorcycle spaces, and will feature a more efficient layout," the District said in a public post.
• There's intermittent single-lane closures, sidewalk closures and detours along Cleveland Avenue, Loggers Lane, and Pemberton Avenue until Sept. 14.
"This traffic disruption will occur on weekdays only, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., to accommodate crews monitoring wells. Signage and detour wayfinding will be in place where traffic disruptions occur," the District says.
Highway work to watch for
•On Highway 99, northbound, line painting is planned at Alice Lake Rd, starting today at 7:30 a.m., finishing at 5:30 p.m. The left lane will be blocked.
Gas prices
A bit of a change in gas prices in the corridor, with the price at the pump aligning throughout.
Regular gas in Squamish is going for 172.9 cents per litre today at most local stations.
Gas in Whistler is going for 172.9/L at the Co-op at 2101 Lake Placid Rd.
In Pemberton, petrol is at the pump for 172.9/L at most local stations.
As it has been for the past few days, the least expensive gas we could find today in B.C. was in Vernon, where you can fill up for 152.9/L, at the Super Save Gas at 3603 32nd St, according to GasBuddy.
