Happy Friday, Squamish.
It is Qingming today, for those who mark the occasion.
Premier David Eby noted the global Tomb Sweeping Day this morning.
“Chinese communities in British Columbia and around the world mark Qingming today. People honour their ancestors by tidying final resting places and leaving flowers. Known as Tomb Sweeping Day, it is a time dedicated to respecting those who came before," he said, in a news release.
“In British Columbia, many of these ancestors faced discrimination in a new land. Their stories are preserved and shared at the Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver, which opened in the historic Wing Sang Building in Vancouver’s Chinatown two years ago. The museum honours the history and heritage of Chinese Canadians, whose contributions helped make the British Columbia of today.
“As families gather for Qingming, we join them in honouring the lives of their loved ones.”
It will be a nice day for such ceremony.
Local says a ridge of high pressure will strengthen over the province today and this Saturday, bringing sunshine with a dramatic rise in freezing levels.
The ridge will weaken and move east on Sunday, allowing a weak front to move through later Sunday evening with showers.
An upper trough will bring showers and cooler temperatures early next week.
The index ranges from 0 to 11+.
Between 3 and 7, the advice is: wear big hats and clothes that cover your skin. Put sunscreen on skin that you can't cover. Don't be fooled if it's cool or slightly cloudy. The UV still gets through, according to the federal
Freezing levels:
Friday: 1,500 metres rising to near 2,200 m
Saturday: 2,200 m
Sunday: Lowering to near 2,000 m
B.C. extremes
Yesterday's hot spot in all of B.C. was Pemberton, which saw a high of 17.8 C, according to .
The high at Squamish Airport yesterday was 15.6 C. (Not too bad at all!)
The coldest spot in B.C. on April 3 was Dease Lake, which dipped to -9.5 C.
The coldest spot in Canada was Kugaaruk, Nunavut, which dipped to -36.2 C. (Yikes!)
Moon phase
The moon is in its first quarter phase.
The moon's illumination is currently 45.8%.
It is currently located in the constellation of Pisces, according to
Seawater temp
According to , the water temperature in Howe Sound today is 9.9 C.
April average water temperature in Howe Sound is 9.7 C, the minimum temperature is 7.3 C, and the maximum is 13.8 C, according to the site.
Backcountry avalanche forecast
Today, , the alpine avalanche rating for our region is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.
"Cornice and wet loose avalanches are possible in steep terrain. Use caution on sun-exposed slopes and always practice good travel habits."
The advice for today from Avalog.co:
- Carefully evaluate big and steep terrain features before committing to them.
- Limit exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes, especially when the solar radiation is strong.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when travelling on or below ridges.
Highway issues to note
•Runner alert: , the Vancouver Sun Run will impact traffic—including a lane closure—between W Pender St and Lions Gate Bridge for 3.3 km (West Vancouver to Vancouver), from Sunday, April 27 at 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Expect delays due to congestion. Go to for additional information.
•, utility work is planned between Sea View Dr and Copper Dr for 4.8 km (7 to 2 km south of Squamish), starting Monday, April 7 until Friday, April 11, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. The shoulder will be closed.
• (shoulder maintenance) is underway between Exit 3: Horseshoe Bay Junction and Alice Lake Rd for 54.0 km (West Vancouver to Squamish), until today, April 4 at 5:30 p.m.
•, northbound, electrical maintenance is planned between Scott Cres and Cleveland Ave (Squamish), starting Monday, April 7 until Friday, May 2. The right turn lane will be closed. The shoulder will be closed.
• northbound, construction work is planned between Scott Cres and Cleveland Ave (Squamish), starting May 2 and lasting until May 16 at 5:30 p.m. The work will last from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. The right turn lane will be closed. The shoulder will be closed. Work to end by 12 p.m. on Fridays.
A pedestrian detour will be available.
•, utility work is planned between Lorimer Rd and Blackcomb Way for 1.3 km (Whistler), starting Monday, April 7 until Friday, April 11. The work is scheduled to last from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
•, construction work is scheduled between Park St and Portage Rd for 0.5 km (Pemberton), until Saturday, Aug 30. Work will be underway from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The right turn lane off Hwy 99 and the left turn lane onto Hwy 99 from existing access road are affected. There's construction access and heavy truck access.
•, there is utility work between Davis Rd and E Lillooet Rd for 0.6 km (Lillooet), until Monday, April 7. The work runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic will be in place. Expect delays of up to 5 minutes. Please watch for signage and personnel.
• watch for utility work between Cayoosh Park rd and Ainsworth Rd 1 km south of Lillooet, until Monday, April 14. The work is set to be underway from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect. Expect delays of up to 5 minutes. Please watch for signage and personnel.
• utility work is planned between Fountain Valley Rd and Sallus Creek Rd for 8.6 km (10 to 18 km north of Lillooet), until Thursday, April 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect. Expect delays of up to 5 minutes. Please watch for signage and personnel.
•, utility work is underway between Bryson Pit Rd and Smith Rd for 0.1 km (37 km north of Lillooet), until Thursday, April 17. The work will occur from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect. Expect delays of up to 5 minutes.
See more at
Work to start in Valleycliffe
The District has announced that, starting April 7, FortisBC will begin preparing a temporary construction laydown yard northeast of Valleycliffe.
This is work for the
Crews will be clearing vegetation and trees at the temporary construction laydown yard.
Clearing works will generally happen from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays.
There may be minor traffic delays on the nearby Forest Service Roads to allow large trucks.
For more information, .
Spit Road closure
The 麻豆社国产Training Berm will be temporarily closed now until May 31, the 麻豆社国产River Watershed Society says.
"The continues as we install a fourth large fish-friendly box culvert," a social media post from the society notes.
"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."
According to a "access will be closed to car traffic at the Fisherman's entrance—yellow gate—with bike and pedestrian access to remain open."
Gas prices
The removal of the carbon tax has had an impact on local gas prices.
In Squamish today, regular gas is going for 161.9 cents per litre at several local stations.
At the start of the week, gas in town was at about 178.9/L.
(The B.C. government cancelled the carbon tax by introducing legislation to drop the rate to $0, effective Tuesday, April 1.)
In Whistler, regular gas is on offer for 162.9/L, at the Co-op at 2101 Lake Placid Rd.
In Pemberton, gas is 161.4/L at the Petro Canada, located at 1440 Portage Rd.
Some of the cheapest gas in B.C., at , (!!) can be found in Fort St. John, at the Centex, located at 9605 100th St.
Reduce, reuse, recycle
The District reminds locals that 麻豆社国产DOX Recycling, located at 40446 Government Road, is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The recycle hub accepts a variety of recyclable materials, including: glass, flexible plastics, foam packaging, paper and cardboard, containers (plastic, metal, and paper).
Live view of the Stawamus Chief 猬囷笍.
