Good Sunday to you, Squamish!
Environment Canada says we should expect it to be mainly cloudy today, with a 60% chance of showers.
We will see a high of 18 C and a low down to 13 C overnight.
Humidity will hit 89% today, meaning that is the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere.
It is fall!
Fall begins with the autumnal equinox.
In the Northern Hemisphere that was this morning—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."
Looking ahead
There's a chance of showers on Monday, as well; Tuesday is looking promising, and likely the best day of the week to get outside, with a mix of sun and cloud expected.
Rain is on the agenda for the rest of the week.
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 last Wednesday, 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 over, 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. 22 was at 7 a.m. Sunset today will be at 7:09 p.m.
Moon phase
The moon is in its waning gibbous phase.
"The term waning means decreasing, and the term gibbous means 'humped-back.' Therefore, this phase is called waning gibbous because the surface area of the moon that you see is decreasing 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 73.19%, meaning that is the percentage of the moon illuminated by the sun.
The moon is currently 19.88 days "old" and located in the constellation of Taurus, according to phasesmoon.com.
Moonrise is at 9:12 p.m.; moonset is at 1:32 p.m.
Tides
The next high tide today is at 10:23 a.m. (Height: 4.34 metres); the next low tide today is at 3:29 p.m. (3.17 m), according to tides.today.
The last high tide is at 8:42 p.m. (4.42 m).
Seawater temp
According to seatemperature.info, the water temperature in Howe Sound today is 15.2 C.
Based on data over a period of 10 years, the warmest water in this day in Howe Sound was recorded in 2013 and was 16.6 C, and the coldest was recorded in 2022 at 13.7 C.
The seawater temperature in Howe Sound is expected to drop to 13.4 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.
The sea salinity in Howe Sound is 27.32‰, while the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Events to note
There's always something going on in this town. Here are some events that stand out to us:
•Today, it is Pokemon Drop In at Arrow Wood Games from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The store is located at 38157 2 Avenue.
"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.
•Sept. 24, get your game on at D&D Night at Arrow Wood Games, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
"The Arrow Wood Adventurers' Guild is seeking new recruits. If you've faced a few monsters or dabbled in magic, now's the time to sharpen your sword, dust off your spellbook, and step into the heart of a thrilling new Dungeons & Dragons campaign."
•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
•Highway 99, expect mowing between Sea View Drive and Alpha Lake Rd for 61.5 km (2 km south of Squamish to Whistler). The work will start on Monday, Sept. 23 and go until Thursday, Sept. 26. The work is planned from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Watch for slow moving vehicle.
•Also on highway 99, in both directions, line painting is planned between Alice Lake Rd and Alpha Lake Rd for 25.6 km (4 km north of Squamish to Whistler), starting Monday, Sept. 23 until Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Lane closures in both directions planned. Watch for traffic control personnel.
•Again, on Highway 99, southbound, expect roadside brushing between Alpha Lake Rd and Callaghan Valley Rd (Whistler), starting on Monday until Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The right lane will be closed.
Gas prices
Regular gas in Squamish is going for 171.9 cents per litre today at the Squamish Valley Gas Bar, which consistently has the lowest price in town. It is located at 9001 Valley Dr.
According to GasBuddy, the least expensive gas today in B.C. is in Grand Forks, where you can fill up for 143.9/L, at Super Save Gas located at 773 Central Ave.
