Good Monday to you, Squamish.
We will see periods of drizzle today, clearing in the afternoon; expect a high of 24 C, dropping down to 11 C overnight, according to Environment Canada.
What is drizzle, exactly?
According to the Environment Canada definition, drizzle is "fairly uniform" precipitation made up of fine drops of water that are less than 0.5 millimetres in diameter.
"Drizzle drops are too small to cause appreciable ripples on the surface of still water. The drops appear almost to float in the air, thus making visible even slight movements of air."
We will also see some more light wildfire smoke today, especially in the morning.
Fog patches are expected to develop after midnight tonight
Yesterday's hot spot
Unlike on Saturday, we weren't the corridor hot spot yesterday.
According to Squamish meteorologist Jason Ross, the hottest place in the corridor on Sunday was in Pemberton, which hit 28.3 C.
Squamish's high was 25.5 C at the airport; at Pam Rocks, on Howe Sound, the high was 20.5 C.
Whistler had a high of 24.5 C, while in the Callaghan Valley it was 23.6 C.
Looking ahead
Ross says that two weak systems, one moving in today and the other on Wednesday, will bring 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.
Squamish will see a high of 22 C on Tuesday, dipping down to 12 C overnight.
Wednesday, expect a high of 19 C and a low down to 11 C at night.
Thursday, the forecast is for sunshine, with a high of 20 C and a low down to 11 C.
Friday will be a carbon copy of Thursday, with a little cloud thrown in for good measure.
Campfire bans lifted
There are currently 219 wildfires burning in B.C., as of Sept. 9, down from 220 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. 9 was at 6:41 a.m. Sunset today will be at 7:37 p.m.
Moon phase
The moon is in its first quarter, phase.
The moon's illumination is currently 33.57%, meaning that is the percentage of the moon illuminated by the sun, according to phasesmoon.com.
The moon is currently 5.81 days old and located in the constellation of Virgo.
Moonrise is at 2:01 p.m.; moonset is at 9:48 p.m.
The next full moon will be on Sept. 17, at 7:21 p.m.
Tides
The next high tide today is at 10:24 a.m. (Height: 3.8 metres); the next low tide is at 3:52 p.m. (3.33 m), according to tides.today.
The final high tide today is at 9:10 p.m. (4.12 m).
Seawater temp
The current surface water temperature in Howe Sound on Sept. 9, measured at Halibut Bank (49.34N 123.72W), is 18 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 is 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."
Local 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 Sept. 10.
"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.
Gas prices
Gas prices in the corridor have been pretty consistent for a few weeks now.
Regular gas in Squamish is going for 171.9 cents per litre today at the Squamish Valley Gas Bar at 9001 Valley Dr.
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 171.9/L at AC Gas at 7432 Prospect St.
The least expensive gas we could find today in B.C. was again in Vernon, where you can fill up for 152.9/L, at the Super Save Gas at 3603 32nd St, according to GasBuddy.
