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Squamish today—Nov. 11: Rainfall warning in effect for Remembrance Day

Local meteorologist Jason Ross says a second, wetter and stronger system will arrive on Tuesday night and Wednesday.

It is going to be a wet  Remembrance Day ceremony, Squamish.

A rainfall warning remains in effect for our region this morning. 

Environment Canada issues such warnings when significant rainfall is expected.

"An intense Pacific frontal system will continue to move across the B.C. coast this morning," reads the warning.

A storm total of from 40 to 70 millimetres of rain is expected by late this morning, but it will ease by midday.

"Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts."

We will see a high of 7 C and a low down to 5 C today.

Looking ahead

Squamish meteorologist Jasin Ross says a second, wetter and stronger system will arrive on Tuesday night and Wednesday.

The freezing level will lower  to near 1,200 m this afternoon over the Sea to Sky, south coast, and will remain steady near 1,200 m through Tuesday evening.

Budget open house

The District of Squamish has announced a new meeting date for the Budget Open House, which was cancelled on 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. 11 was at 7:19 a.m. Sunset today will be at 4:33 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 75.71%.

The moon is currently located in the constellation of Pisces, according to phasesmoon.com.

Moonrise is at 2:44 p.m.; moonset is at 1:33 a.m. 

Tides

The next high tide will be at 12:37 p.m. (height: 4.66 m); the next low tide today is at 8:21 p.m. (height: 2.17 m), according to tide-forecast.com.

The final high tide today is at 10:38 p.m. (3.41 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 in this day in Howe Sound was recorded in 2016 and was 10.5 C, and the coldest was recorded in 2020 at 7.6 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.

RCMP office closed

Squamish's RCMP Office is closed since Friday and will reopen on Tuesday, Nov.12, according to the District of Squamish. The office will also be closed on Friday, Nov.15. For non-emergency inquiries, call 604-892-6100.

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.

Spit Road closure

The Squamish Training Berm (Spit Road) is 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.

Events to note

There's always something going on in this town. In addition to the Remembrance Day ceremony on Monday, here are some other events that caught our eye.

Nov. 12, 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.
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

•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.

•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 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 on Tuesday, 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 Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 5 p.m.  There will be single lane alternating traffic will be in effect. Expect delays.

•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 at 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 Pemby, 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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