Happy Tuesday, Squamish.
According to Environment Canada, another storm is brewing.
(Thankfully, the rain took a pause for Remembrance Day ceremonies downtown and at Totem Hall!)
During the day, it will be mainly cloudy with a 40 % chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon.
But then a rainfall warning is in effect from this evening to Wednesday evening.
These warnings are issued by Environment Canada when significant rainfall is expected.
"A vigorous Pacific frontal system will move over the B.C. coast tonight into Wednesday. Steady rain will start this afternoon and intensify in the evening. On Wednesday, the heavy rain will change to moderate showers with the frontal passage and ease to a few light showers Wednesday evening. Total rainfall amounts near 50 to 90 mm can be expected with locally higher amounts possible over the North Shore mountains. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads," reads the warning.
"Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts."
There is also a high streamflow advisory in place from the BC River Forecast Centre.
This type of advisory means that river levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly, but that no major flooding is expected.
"Fast-flowing bodies of water increase risk to life safety. Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible."
We will see a high of 7 C and a low overnight down to 5 C today.
Looking ahead
After this storm, it looks like it will dry up on Friday, before going back to rain, with a possibility of snow on Saturday.
Budget open house
The District of Squamish has announced a new meeting date for the Budget Open House, which was cancelled last Thursday night due to a power outage in the area.
The new date for the meeting is 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. 12 is at 7:21 a.m. Sunset today will be at 4:32 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 85.11%.
The moon is currently located in the constellation of Pisces, according to phasesmoon.com.
Moonrise is at 2:59 p.m.; moonset is at 2:58 a.m.
Tides
The next low tide will be at 7:45 a.m. (height: 2.26 metres); the next high tide today is at 2:09 p.m. (height: 4.69 m), according to tide-forecast.com.
The final low tide today is at 8:59 p.m. (1.59 m).
Seawater temp
According to seatemperature.info, seawater temperature in Howe Sound today is 9.9 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 10.4 C, and the coldest was recorded in 2020 at 7.7 C.
Seawater 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.
Tonight, you can take in Miniature Paint Night at Arrow Wood Games, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The store is located at 38157 2 Ave.
"A fun way to tackle that pile of unpainted miniatures for D&D, Warhammer, or any other model hobby out there," reads the listing.
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
•On Highway 99, in both directions, watch for utility work that is planned between Exit 3: Horseshoe Bay Junction and Alpha Lake Rd for 94.3 km (West Vancouver to Whistler), starting today, Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 a.m. and lasting until Thursday, Nov 14 at 5:30 p.m. There will be ditching. Watch for a slow-moving vehicle.
•Also starting today, Nov. 12, on Highway 99, in both directions, there will be road maintenance work planned 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.
•Also on Tuesday, on Highway 99, in both directions, watch for rock scaling planned between Porteau Cove Road and Porteau Cove for 1.9 km (9 km north of Lions Bay to 10 km south of Squamish), beginning at 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. There will be single lane alternating traffic will be in effect. Expect delays.
•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 the Petro Canada, located at 1440 Portage 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 146.9/L at Super Save Gas, located at 2773 Central Ave.
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