Happy Sunday, Squamish!
Today will be cloudy. Showers will begin early this morning.
We will see a high of 4 C and a low down to 1 C overnight.
Looking ahead, there's a chance of showers on Monday, but then a mix of sun and cloud is in the forecast for the rest of the week.
Temperatures will hover at about 4 C all week, during the day, and dip down to -1 at night (-2 overnight on Friday).
B.C. extremes
Yesterday's hot spots in all of B.C. were Vancouver and our very own Howe Sound at Pam Rocks, which hit 11.4 C, according to Environment Canada data.
(The high in Squamish yesterday was 9.1 C.)
The coldest spot in B.C. on Nov. 23 was Fort Nelson, which dropped to -24.6 C. (Yikes!)
Today's hot spot is set to be Point Atkinson, in West Vancouver which could reach: 9.9 C.
The coldest spot is slated to be Fort Nelson, again, which is set to dip to -29 C.
Sunrise & sunset
Sunrise on Nov. 24 is at 7:40 a.m. Sunset today will be at 4:19 p.m.
Moon phase
The moon is in its last quarter (or third quarter) phase.
"Because the Earth, moon, and sun are at a right angle instead of a straight line, and the moon and sun pull in different directions, the third quarter phase has the smallest effect on the ocean’s tides. This lack of tidal bulge is known as a neap tide. In most parts of the world, this phase rises in the middle of the day, setting in the middle of the night," reads the Kopernik Observatory & Science Center site.
The moon's illumination is currently 35.75 %.
The moon is currently located in the constellation of Leo, according to phasesmoon.com.
Moonrise is at 12:41 a.m.; moonset is at 1:48 p.m.
Tides
The next high tide today is at 1:02 p.m. (height: 2.11 metres), according to tide-forecast.com.
The next low tide will be at 8:07 p.m. (2.53 m), and the final high tide will be at 11:45 p.m. (3.1m).
Seawater temp
According to seatemperature.info, the water temperature in Howe Sound today is 9 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 9.5 C, and the coldest was recorded in 2011 at 7.4 C.
Seawater temperature in Howe Sound is expected to drop to 7.6 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 three-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. In addition to the North Shore Celtic Ensemble Presents Rendez Vous, which is on today, here are some events that caught our eye.
Today, head down to Pokemon Trade & Play at Arrow Wood Games, located at 38157 2 Ave.
“Join the weekly Pokémon Trade & Play at Arrow Wood Games! Bring your cards to trade or battle. Ages 6+ can be dropped off. Drop-ins welcome,” reads the listing.
Tonight, there’s Sex Ed Trivia and Burlesque at Trickster’s Hideout from 7 to 10 p.m.
Trickster’s is located at 38005 Cleveland Ave.
“Grab your favourite people for this one-of-a-kind event that you won’t want to miss. This hit event is coming to Squamish for the first time! This is a 19+ event, and we welcome teams of 2-4 people. The evening features three rounds of Sex Ed Trivia along with bonus sexy games. Between rounds, you’ll be captivated by sensational burlesque performances from the incredible Cherry On Top. Our Sex Ed Trivia and Burlesque Night is the perfect opportunity to test your knowledge while enjoying great beers and top-tier entertainment,” reads the listing.
Nov. 28 to Dec.14: Check out Squamish at Dusk at 38550 Loggers Lane from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.
"Enjoy magical evenings of illumination at Squamish at Dusk which brightens Rose Park for 3 weekends from 28 November. Experience immersive environments, light art, and interactive light installations," 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
Starting on Monday, Nov. 25, on Highway 99, in both directions, watch for road maintenance that is planned between Garibaldi Hwy and Ocean Point Dr for 3.2 km (West Vancouver to 2 km south of Lions Bay). Work is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. on Monday until Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Gas prices
In Squamish, regular gas is going for 168.9 cents per litre at the Petro-Canada, located at 1901 Garibaldi Way.
In Whistler, gas is going for 168.9/L at Co-Op, located at 2101 Lake Placid Rd.
According to GasBuddy, one of the least expensive places for gas today in B.C. is Grand Forks, where you can fill up for 145.9/L at the Super Save Gas, located at 2773 Central Ave.
In Vancouver, you can fill up for 170.9/L at the Esso, at 5702 Granville St.
