Good Wednesday to you, Squamish!
Environment Canada says it will be mainly cloudy today, with a 30% chance of showers.
We can expect clearing this afternoon
We will see a high of 22 C and a low down to 12 C overnight.
Humidity will hit 83% today, meaning that is the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere.
Looking ahead
The nights just keep getting chillier this week.
Thursday we can expect more showers during the day, with a high of 17 C and a nighttime low down to 10 C.
Friday will see a mix of sun and cloud. We will see a high of 19 C and a nighttime low down to 9 C.
Campfire bans lifted
As of Aug. 26, the BC Wildfire Service Coastal Fire Centre and the District of Squamish lifted their bans on Category 1 campfires in the Coastal Fire Centre area, and within the District boundaries.
As of noon today, (Sept. 18) there is no longer a Coastal Fire Centre ban on Category 2 and Category 3 open burning, as defined in the Wildfire Regulation. This is for outside of District boundaries, within the corridor.
Category 2 includes:
- Material in one pile not exceeding 2 metres in height and 3 metres in width
- Material concurrently in 2 piles each not exceeding 2 metres in height and 3 metres in width
- Stubble or grass over an area that does not exceed 0.2 hectares
Category 3 includes:
- Material concurrently in 3 or more piles each not exceeding 2 metres in height and 3 metres in width
- Material in one or more piles each exceeding 2 metres in height or 3 metres in width
- One or more windrows, none of which exceed 200 metres in length or 15 metres in width
- Stubble or grass over an area exceeding 0.2 hectares
The following are never allowed in Squamish:
- Fires in any public space, including forests, riverbanks, mountainsides, beaches
- Open Air Burning, including but not limited to: yard waste, garden debris and construction materials
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation, call 911 if within the municipal boundaries, or, if outside the district, call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone.
Spit Road closure
With kiting season coming to a close this last weekend, the Squamish Training Berm (Spit Road), will now be closed until Nov. 15, as Squamish River Watershed Society (SRWS) crews install a third large fish-friendly box culvert.
"This feature will replace the current undersized culvert, which will improve fish access and allow freshwater to transfer into the central estuary channel from the Squamish River," reads a SRWS post.
The work is part of the Central Estuary Restoration Project.
Sunrise & sunset
Sunrise on Sept. 18 was at 6:54 a.m. Sunset today will be at 7:17 p.m.
Moon phase
The moon will be full today.
The moon's illumination is currently 99.68%, meaning that is the percentage of the moon illuminated by the sun, according to phasesmoon.com.
The moon is currently 15.29 days "old" and located in the constellation of Pisces.
Moonrise is at 7:37 p.m.; moonset is at 7:37 a.m. (Matchy, matchy!)
When is it fall?
Fall begins with the autumnal equinox.
In the Northern Hemisphere that is on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 5:43 a.m.
But what is an equinox, anyway?
"There are only two moments each year when neither pole points toward the sun, and the sun lies directly above Earth’s equator. These moments are the equinoxes," reads www.timeanddate.com.
The March equinox happens sometime between March 19 and 21. The September equinox occurs sometime between Sept. 21 and 24.
In the Northern Hemisphere, the March equinox is also known as the spring or vernal equinox; the September equinox can be called the fall or autumnal equinox.
In the Southern Hemisphere, the names are the other way around."
Tides
The next low tide today is at 12:15 p.m. (Height: 1.37 metres); the next high tide is at 6:40p.m. (4.69 m), according to tides.today.
Seawater temp
According to seatemperature.info, the water temperature in Howe Sound today is 16.4 C.
Based on historical data over a period of 10 years, the warmest water on this day in Howe Sound was recorded in 2014 at 16.3 C, and the coldest was recorded in 2018 at 14.6 C.
The seawater temperature in Howe Sound is expected to drop to 14 C in the next 10 days.
The September average water temperature in Howe Sound is 15.6 C, the minimum temperature is 12.4 C, and the maximum is 20.3 C.
Events to note
There's always something going on in this town. Here are some events that stand out to us:
•On tonight, if you are looking for another, there's Speed Dating (ages 30 to 45) at Trickster's Hideout, located at 38005 Cleveland Avenue, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
"Grab your $10 ticket, and buckle up for a roller coaster ride of romance where every participant gets an automatic entry to win a Trickster’s Hideout gift card for the ultimate date night adventure, for you and your potential love match," reads the listing.
•Sept. 21, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. put on your dancing shoes for the Swing & Salsa Social Dance, at the Squamish Dance Centre, located at 38924 Queens Way.
"This is a mix of Swing & Latin music social dance event," reads the listing.
•Sept. 29, put on your gumboots and head to Squamish Rivers Day, 2024, starting at 1000 Midnight Way, Brackendale. The event is on from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
"To honour our beautiful rivers and all the life it brings, we will be planting around the new fish pond at the hatchery. Planting will start at 10 a.m. and we will gather for a BBQ afterwards (~12 p.m.). Limited tours of the hatchery will be available throughout the day," reads the listing.
•Oct. 3, Max Ribner - Resilient Beings will play at Squamish United Church, located at 38014 Fourth Ave, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
"Join us for a beautiful evening of music, song, prayer," 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."
Highway 99 issues to note
There's a lot of things to note today!
•On Highway 99, in both directions, expect road maintenance work planned between Sea View Dr and Copper Dr for 0.6 km (3 km south of Squamish). Work is planned for all day today (Sept. 18) from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Intermittent stoppages of up to 10 minutes are expected. Watch for traffic control.
• On Highway 99, northbound, crack sealing is planned between Garibaldi Way and Depot Rd (Squamish). The work will take from 7:30 a.m. this morning (Sept. 18) until 5:30 p.m. tonight. Expect stoppages of up to 10 minutes.
•On Highway 99, watch for line painting between Alice Lake Rd and Daisy Lake Rd (Squamish). Work will begin at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday and finish at 5:30 p.m. Note that the left lane will be blocked.
•On Highway 99, in both directions, mowing is scheduled between Scott Cres and Alpha Lake Rd for 50.6 km, until Saturday, Sept. 21. Watch for a slow moving vehicle.
•On Highway 99, in both directions, line painting is planned between Callaghan Valley Rd and Alta Lake Rd for 8.6 km, until Thursday, Sept. 19. The work is planned to take place between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. There will be a lane closure.
•On Highway 99, in both directions, roadside brushing is planned between Callaghan Valley Rd and Alpha Lake Rd for 6.3 km. The work continues until Thursday Sept. 19, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Expect a lane closure.
Gas prices
Regular gas in Squamish is going for 171.9 cents per litre today at the Squamish Valley Gas Bar, which consistantly has the lowest price in town. It is located at 9001 Valley Dr.
Gas in Whistler is going for 172.9/L at most Whistler stations.
Gas in Pemberton is selling for 171.9 L at AC Gas at 7432 Prospect St.
According to GasBuddy, the least expensive gas we could find today in B.C. is in Vernon, where you can fill up for 146.9/L, at Super Save Gas located at 3603 32nd St.
