Happy Wednesday, Squamish.
An Environment Canada rainfall warning remains in effect until this evening.
These warnings are issued by Environment Canada when significant rainfall is expected.
"A vigorous Pacific frontal system will move across the B.C. coast today. Moderate showers today will ease to a few light showers this evening. Total rainfall amounts near 50 to 90 millimetres can be expected with locally higher amounts possible over the North Shore mountains," reads the alert.
A high streamflow advisory also remains in place from the BC River Forecast Centre.
This type of advisory means that river levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly—so folks are advised to stay clear of river banks—but that no major flooding is expected.
"Current hydrologic modelling is indicating the potential for streamflow reaching two-year to five-year return period levels in areas with the heaviest rainfall. Minor flooding is possible in low-lying areas, and higher flows are possible if precipitation is higher than forecasted. Fast-flowing rivers pose increased risk to life safety," reads the advisory.
We will see a high of 8 C and a low overnight down to 5 C today.
B.C. extremes
Did you see our rainbow, seen in today's picture, yesterday in Squamish?
Yesterday's hot spot in all of B.C. was Kamloops, which hit 13.5 C, according to Environment Canada data.
(Squamish's high was 9.1 C yesterday; its low was 5.6 C)
The coldest spot in B.C. on Nov. 12 was Dease Lake, which dropped to -14.5 C.
Today's hot spot is set to be White Rock, which could reach a balmy 11.9 C.
The cold spot will be Fort Nelson, which is set to dip to -13.9 C.
Looking ahead
After this storm, it looks like it will dry up and be sunny on Friday, before going back to rain. Temperatures will hover between 5 C to 10 C during the day all week, and between 1 C and 5 C at night.
Budget open house
The District of Squamish Budget Open House, which was cancelled last Thursday night due to a power outage in the area, is on tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Brennan Park Recreation Centre.
On Nov. 7, the power was knocked out by a crash at Government Road and Queens Way that impacted a BC Hydro pole, causing a downed power line.
It also knocked out power for several hours to 2,537 customers in Garibaldi Highlands, according to BC Hydro.
(Learn more about the budget here.)
Sunrise & sunset
Sunrise on Nov. 13 was at 7:23 a.m. Sunset today will be at 4:31 p.m.
Moon phase
The moon is in its waxing gibbous phase.
"The term waxing means increasing, and the term gibbous means 'humped-back'. Therefore, this phase is called Waxing Gibbous because the surface area of the Moon that you see is increasing, and the shape of the lit-up part of the Moon looks like a hump-back," reads the Kopernik Observatory & Science Center site.
The moon's illumination is currently 93.24%.
The moon is currently located in the constellation of Pisces, according to phasesmoon.com.
Moonrise is at 3:16 p.m.; moonset is at 4:24 a.m.
Tides
The next high tide will be at 2:42 p.m. (height: 4.72 m); the next low tide today is at 9:39 p.m. (height: 1.04 m), according to tide-forecast.com.
Seawater temp
According to seatemperature.info, the water temperature in Howe Sound today is 9.7 C. Based on historical data over a period of 10 years, the warmest water on this day in Howe Sound was recorded in 2016 and was 10.3 C, and the coldest was recorded in 2020 at 7.8 C. Sea water temperature in Howe Sound is expected to drop to 8.1 C in the next 10 days.
November average water temperature in Howe Sound is 8.8 C, the minimum temperature is 7.3 C, and the maximum is 11.2 C.
Winter tires
Don't forget, since Oct. 1, winter tires or chains are required on the Sea to Sky Highway. It is the law.
"On B.C. roads and highways where winter tires are required, 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”)," reads the 4 Road Safety at Work 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 3-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.
Events to note
There's always something going on in this town. Here are some events that caught our eye.
Nov. 15, head to Hip Hop Night with Crippledwheel Pete at Trickster's Hideout, located at 38005 Cleveland Ave, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
"Yo! Squamish, we’re bringing the heat to Trickster’s Hideout for a straight-up, no-frills hip-hop takeover. On November 15, we’re throwin’ down with the one and only Crippled Wheel Pete, serving up those heavy beats, mad flows, and killer vibes that’ll have you bouncing all night. Whether you’re repping the underground scene or just here for the rhythm and rhymes, this is where the real ones meet," reads the listing.
On Nov. 16, put on your dancing shoes for Disco Not Disco Trickster's Hideout, located at 38005 Cleveland Ave, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
“Disco Not Disco returns for one more session to wrap up their debut year. Hosted by local selectors Cooper Saver, Coner, and Ruben (of Hand Jam Records), this party is their outlet to explore the depths of their record collections in the form of a tag-team jam all night long,” 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
•Today, Second Avenue is closed downtown (right in front of The Squamish Chief office) between Winnipeg Street and Pemberton Ave, as the District of Squamish conducts a water service installation. The work will last into the late afternoon.
•Also today, on Highway 99, in both directions, there's shoulder maintenance work happening between Brunswick Beach Rd and Porteau Cove Rd for 3.4 km (4 km north of Lions Bay to Lions Bay). The work is set to last until 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
•On Highway 99, in both directions, watch for utility work that taking place between Exit 3: Horseshoe Bay Junction and Alpha Lake Rd for 94.3 km (West Vancouver to Whistler). It will last until Thursday, Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. There will be ditching. Watch for a slow-moving vehicle.
•Also, on Highway 99, in both directions, there is be road maintenance work between Ansell Pl and Lions Bay Ave for 7.1 km (Lions Bay to West Vancouver) until Thursday, Nov. 14, at 5:30 p.m. The left lane will be closed.
•The District says that CN Rail will be removing their decommissioned tracks on Cleveland near Buckley Avenue on Nov. 14. This will require a full closure of Cleveland Avenue between Pemberton Avenue and Buckley Avenue, with detours directing traffic down Loggers Lane to access Downtown. This closure and detour will be in effect from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m. Traffic personnel and signage will be in place.
•Also coming up: Highway 99, northbound, utility work is planned between Taylor Way and Lake Placid Rd for 0.4 km (Whistler), starting Thursday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. that night. The right turn lane will be closed.
Gas prices
In Squamish, the least expensive regular gas is going for 167.9 cents per litre at Squamish Valley Gas Bar at 9001 Valley Dr.
In Whistler, fill up for 168.0/L at the Co-op at 2101 Lake Placid Rd.
In Pemberton, you can fill up for 169.9/L at most stations.
According to GasBuddy, one of the least expensive places for gas today in B.C. is Mission, where you can fill up for 144.9/L at Petro Canada, located at 32081 Lougheed Hwy.
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