Happy Tuesday, Squamish!
says it will be sunny, but still cool today.
We will see a high of 2 C, but with the wind chill it feels like -5 C this morning.
It will dip to -4 C tonight, but with the wind chill it could feel like -12 C overnight, so bundle up.
Before we feel too sorry for ourselves, today, it is slated to dip to -43 C in the central Quebec town of Chibougamau.
Yikes.
Back in Squamish, there's a chance of flurries on Wednesday, then sunshine returns for the rest of the week.
Sunrise & sunset
on Jan. 21 was at 7:59 a.m. Sunset today will be at 4:50 p.m.
Moon phase
The moon is in its last quarter phase.
The moon's illumination is currently 51.14%.
It is currently located in the constellation of Pisces, according to
Moonrise is at 12:42 a.m.; moonset is at 10:48 a.m.
B.C. extremes
Yesterday's hot spot in all of B.C. was at Sandspit Airport (on Haida Gwaii), which saw a high of 8.2 C, according to
(The high in 麻豆社国产yesterday was 2.5 C.)
The coldest spot in B.C. on Jan. 20 was Yoho National Park (near Golden, B.C. and Banff, Alta.), which dipped to -27.8 C.
Today's hot spots in B.C. are slated to be Sartine Island and Kindakun Rocks (within Haida Gwaii), which could reach 6.6 C.
The coldest spot in the province is predicted to be Burns Lake Airport, which could see a low of -18.7 C today.
Tides
Today, the next high tide is at 10:18 a.m. (height: 4.44 metres); The next low tide today is at 5:41 p.m. (2.06 m), according to .
Seawater temp
According to , the water temperature in Howe Sound today is 7.2 C.
Based on historical data over a period of 10 years, the warmest water on this day in Howe Sound was recorded in 2018 and was 7.6 C, and the coldest was recorded in 2012 at 5.7 C.
Seawater temperature in Howe Sound is expected to drop to 6.4 C in the next 10 days.
January average water temperature in Howe Sound is 6.5 C, the minimum temperature is 5.1 C, and the maximum is 7.8 C.
Avalanche Forecast
According to , today, the alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.
The advice for today from avalog.co is:
"While conditions may be favourable for venturing into bigger terrain, use extra caution in steep, consequential terrain where a fall or small avalanche could have serious consequences."
- The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.
- A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
Sea to Sky Gondola conditions
The is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, with the last download at 6 p.m.
New snow in last 24hrs: 0 cm
Snow base at the Summit lodge: 37 cm
Winds: Calm.
Visibility: Clear sky.
Grooming:
*Backcountry Access Road to Upper Shannon Creek bridge (3km return): Last Groomed : Jan. 21.
Grooming starts from lodge.
*Sky Pilot Valley Trail (5km return): Last Groomed : Jan. 21.
99 cm of snow at the snow groomer turnaround at 1050m. 0 cm new snow over the last 24 hrs.
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Events to note
There's always something going on in this town. Here's a couple of upcoming events that stood out to us.
鈥�On Jan. 22, check out Tea Time with Evan虏, at Trickster's Hideout, located at 38005 Cleveland Ave, from 6 to 9 p.m.
"Join us for an evening of laughter, stories, and creativity at Tea Time with the Evans! This open mic event invites storytellers, comedians, and performers of all kinds to share their talents on stage. Whether you鈥檙e a seasoned entertainer or a first-timer, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills and connect with the community," reads the listing.
Jan. 26, there's Board Game Meetup at Arrow Wood Games, at 38157 2 Ave., from 7 to 10:30 p.m.
"The Event Host will carefully select the perfect games for the group while fostering a fun and positive environment. No prior game knowledge or experience is necessary,' 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."
Be whale aware
Winter tires
Don't forget, since Oct. 1, winter tires or chains are required on the Sea to Sky Highway. It is the law.
"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鈥�)," reads the 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.
Driving issues to note:
鈥� Parking on select streets in 麻豆社国产is now restricted to one side only, until March 1, 2025.
"This ensures snow plows and emergency vehicles can safely navigate during winter conditions," says the District.
"Vehicles parking on the No Parking side of the street may be ticketed and towed at any time to ensure community safety. The fine for impeding snow removal is $250."
Affected streets:
- Hemlock Avenue - Cedar Drive to Spruce Drive
- Chestnut Avenue - Cedar Drive to Spruce Drive
- Fir Street - Pine Drive to Spruce Dr.
- Third Avenue - Pemberton Avenue to Winnipeg Street (No parking on East side); Pemberton Avenue to Vancouver Street (No parking on West side)
- Fourth Avenue - Winnipeg Street to Main Street (No parking on West side)
- Fifth Avenue - Winnipeg Street to Main Street. (No parking on West side)
- Sixth Avenue - Entire street. (No parking on West side)
- Eaglewind Boulevard - No perimeter parking near the roundabout at the end of Pemberton Avenue
- Edgewater Drive - Government Road to Edgewater Crescent (No parking on East side)
- Edgewater Crescent - Entire street. (No parking on the outside perimeter of the Crescent)
- No Name Road - Entire street. (No parking on East side)
- Brothers Place - Entire street. (No parking on South side)
- Britannia Avenue - Magee Street to Buckley Avenue. (No parking on East side)
- Harris Road - Government Road to cul-de-sac (No parking on South side)
- Hope Road - Depot Road to Axen Road (No parking on East side)
- Diamond Road- Tantalus Road to Garibaldi Way. No parking on North side.
- Diamond Head Road - Garibaldi Way to Mamquam Road- No parking on West side.
- Glacier View Drive - Entire street. No parking on the outside perimeter.
To find out more, go to: .
Issues to note on the highway
*, watch for road maintenance work between Exit 3: Horseshoe Bay Junction and Ansell Pl (West Vancouver), until Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 5:30 p.m. The right lane is closed. Watch for traffic control.
Gas prices
In Squamish today, regular gas is going for 174.9 cents per litre at the 麻豆社国产Valley Gas Bar, located at 9001 Valley Dr.
In Pemberton, you will find petrol for 172.9/L at AC Gas at 7432 Prospect St.
The cheapest gas in North Vancouver is 183.9/L at Chevron, at 2305 Lonsdale Ave.,
The cheapest gas in B.C. can be found in Grand Forks, where you can fill up for at Super Save Gas, at 2773 Central Ave.
