Good Monday to you, Squamish!
On a serious note, did you know today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women?
It is.
"Today also marks the beginning of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, a global call to action to create a world free of violence against women, said Premier David Eby in a news release this morning.
"Gender-based violence has far-reaching social and economic impacts on children, families and communities. Indigenous women and girls, racialized people, immigrants, 2SLGBTQIA+ people and those with disabilities are especially at risk.
In Canada, more than half of women have suffered physical or sexual violence at least once."
Eby also says the government is taking action on this issue "to boost support for survivors, strengthen response to the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and increase prevention and awareness."
Weather forecast
It will become cloudy this morning, with a 30 % chance of showers this afternoon, according to Environment Canada.
The wind is blowing from the north at 20 km/h, except 50 km/h gusting to 70 km/h over southern sections this morning.
The wind will become light later this morning.
Did you know: "Winds are named after the direction from which they blow. So, northeasterly winds blow from the northeast. And a land breeze blows from the land towards the ocean. Air moves because the Sun does not warm the surface of Earth evenly," according to Let's Talk Science.
We will see a high of 4 C and a low down to 11 C overnight.
Looking ahead, local meteorologist Jason Ross says a ridge of high pressure will build over the south coast early this week, bringing drier conditions and strong outflow winds through the coastal inlets. The ridge of high pressure will dominate through at least Friday.
A mix of sun and cloud can be expected on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Temps will be at 5 C or below all week during the day and 2 C or below at night.
B.C. extremes
Yesterday's hot spot in all of B.C. was Point Atkinson, in West Vancouver, which hit 10 C, according to Environment Canada data.
(The high in Squamish yesterday was 7.9 C.)
The coldest spot in B.C. on Nov. 24 was again Fort Nelson, which dropped to -29.9 C. (Are folks in Fort Nelson OK? Yikes.)
Today's hot spot is set to be Race Rocks Lightstation, (on a small barren island in the Juan de Fuca Strait, near Sooke), which could reach: 8.5 C.
The coldest spot is slated to be Dawson Creek, which is set to dip to -30.5 C.
Sunrise & sunset
Sunrise on Nov. 25 was at 7:41 a.m. Sunset today will be at 4:18 p.m.
Moon phase
The moon is in its waning crescent phase.
"The area illuminated on the surface of the moon during this phase is in the shape of a crescent and the amount of sunlight reflecting off of the moon is decreasing. The term waning means decreasing, which is why this moon phase is called waning crescent. This phase is one step in the cycle away from the new moon phase, where the Earth, moon, and sun are in a straight line. As this phase is nearing, the Sun and Moon’s gravitational pull causes the bulge size of Earth’s tides to increase.," reads the Kopernik Observatory & Science Center site.
The moon's illumination is currently 26.52 %.
The moon is currently located in the constellation of Virgo, according to phasesmoon.com.
Moonrise is at 1:48 a.m.; moonset is at 2 p.m.
Tides
The next high tide today is at 1:31 p.m. (height: 4.43 metres), according to tide-forecast.com.
The next low tide will be at 8:38 p.m. (2.16 m).
Seawater temp
According to seatemperature.info, seawater temperature in Howe Sound today is 8.7 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 9.5 C, and the coldest was recorded in 2013 at 7.5 C.
Seawater temperature in Howe Sound is expected to drop to 7.5 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.
Nov. 26, there's Miniature Paint Night at Arrow Wood Games, located at 38157 2 Ave., from 7 to 10 p.m.
"Join Arrow Wood Games for an open paint night. Bring your minis/models, meet new (and old) friends, and paint to your heart's content," reads the listing.
Nov. 27, there's The Long and Short - Storytelling at Trickster's Hideout, located at 38005 Cleveland Ave., from 7 to 10 p.m.
"The Long & Short is an evening of true and personal stories. Each month is centered around a theme. We invite ordinary people to share their stories with an audience. At the Long & Short, a storyteller is anyone with a story to tell. NOVEMBER’S THEME IS: WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND," 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 Nov. 28. 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 today, 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 167.9 cents per litre at the Squamish Valley Gas Bar, located at 9001 Valley Dr.
In Whistler, gas is going for 168.9/L at Co-Op, located at 2101 Lake Placid Rd.
In Pemberton, fill up for 168.9/L at AC Gas, located at 7432 Prospect St.
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 will pay 169.9/L at the Shell, at 1396 E 41st Ave.
