Happy Vaisakhi, for those who celebrate!
Sikhs in Squamish, and around the world, celebrate Vaisakhi today, April 14.
The event marks the 1699 founding of the Sikh community, or Khalsa.
“April is also Sikh Heritage Month, making this the perfect opportunity to learn more about the Sikh faith and reflect on the many contributions the Sikh community makes to our province," he added.
“I wish a happy Vaisakhi to all who are celebrating. Vaisakhi Diyan Lakh Lakh Vadhaiyan!”
Today, we will see a mix of sun and cloud, with a high of 17 C and a low of 5 C overnight.
Sunrise was at 6:22 a.m.; sunset will be at 8:04 p.m.
The UV index is set to rise to 6, or high.
It has been a long while since we have had to think about the UV index.
As a refresher, the higher the UV index number, the stronger the sun's rays, and the greater the need to take sun safety precautions. In Canada, the UV index ranges from 0 to 11+.
Environment Canada warns that when the UV index is 3 or higher, protect your skin as much as possible.
- Did you know: Window glass does not provide full UV protection. It filters out UV-B but not UV-A. You can still get a sunburn. It just takes longer. (From Environment Canada.)
Local meteorologist Jason Ross says the high pressure over the south coast will maintain dry conditions through Friday, with freezing levels rising to near 2,500 metres today (April 14) and Tuesday.
The ridge will weaken a little on Tuesday into Wednesday as a weak disturbance moves across the B.C. Interior, Ross says.
Temperatures warm up again on Thursday and Friday as high pressure rebuilds.
However, April showers are possible next weekend.
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B.C. extremes
Yesterday's hot spot in all of B.C. was White Rock, which saw a high of 11.4 C, according to Environment Canada data.
The high at Squamish Airport yesterday was 15 C.
The coldest spot in B.C. on April 13 was Puntzi Mountain, near Williams Lake, which dipped to 0.7 C.
The coldest spot in Canada was near the Thomsen River, NT, (the northernmost usable river of the country) which dipped to -26.2 C.
Moon phase
We will have a full moon tonight.
The moon's illumination is currently 97.48%
It is currently located in the constellation of Virgo, according to phasesmoon.com.
The moon will rise at 10:32 p.m. and set at 6:38 a.m.
Seawater temp
According to seatemperature.info, the water temperature in Howe Sound today is 9.7 C.
April average water temperature in Howe Sound is 9.7 C, the minimum temperature is 7.3 C, and the maximum is 13.8 C, according to the site.
Backcountry avalanche forecast
Today, according to avalog.co, the alpine avalanche rating for our region is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.
"Cornice falls may trigger large avalanches on slopes below. Avoid travelling on slopes below cornices and give them a wide berth while travelling on ridetops."
The advice for today from Avalog.co:
- Avoid travelling on slopes below cornices.
- Avoid steep, rocky, and wind-affected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
- Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.
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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