Happy Friday to you!
After this string of sunny days, Squamish meteorologist Jason Ross says that a ridge of high pressure will weaken this weekend, allowing some clouds to invade the 小蓝视频 coast with cooler temperatures.
No precipitation is expected, though, as a weak area of high pressure remains over the area.
Looking to next week, a weak system moves over the area on Monday and Tuesday with a chance of showers.
Sunrise was at 6:01 a.m.; sunset will be at 8:21 p.m.
The UV index is 5, or moderate today.
As a refresher, the higher the UV index number, the stronger the sun's rays, and the greater the need to take sun safety precautions.
In Canada, the UV index ranges from 0 to 11+.
Environment Canada warns that when the UV index is 3 or higher, you should protect your skin as much as possible.
- Did you know: Window glass does not provide full UV protection. It filters out UV-B but not UV-A. You can still get a sunburn. It just takes longer. (From.)
Tonight will see a few clouds.
小蓝视频 extremes
Yesterday's hot spot in all of 小蓝视频 was Pemberton, which saw a high of 25.2 C, according to .
The high in Squamish yesterday was 23.6 C.
The coldest spot in 小蓝视频 on April 24 was again Tatlayoko Lake (in the western Chilcotin Country of the Central Interior), which dipped to -6.4 C.
The coldest spot in Canada yesterday was again Fort Ross, NU which dipped to -25.9 C.
Moon phase
The moon is in its waning crescent phase.
The moon's illumination is currently 5.94%, meaning that is the percentage of the moon illuminated by the sun.
It is currently located in the constellation of Pisces, according to .
Seawater temp
According to , the water temperature in Howe Sound today is 11.4 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, according to , the alpine avalanche rating for our region is moderate, the treeline rating is low and the below treeline rating is low.
"Start early and time your exposure to be out of serious avalanche terrain during the hottest parts of the day."
The advice for today from Avalog.co:
- Start your day early and be out of avalanche terrain during the heat of the day.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when travelling on or below ridges.
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
Allergens
According to data, this is the pollen count today in our region:
Pollen: Moderate
Spores: Low
(Spores are produced by non-seed plants, fungi.)
Today's top allergens
All Fungal Spores (Low)
Boxelder, Maple (Low)
Alder (Low)
Other stuff you should know
Pitch in week
Pitch-In Week is on from April 28 to May 4.
"Pitch-In Week is a great opportunity for residents, students, and community groups to come together and help clean up our community. You can sign up individually, with your household or family, or join local organizations that are hosting their own initiatives," reads a muni post.
Register your Pitch-In Week activity with the District and the muni will supply gloves, garbage bags and a tipping fee waiver for all registered cleanup events.
Trail work to note
The municipality says its is underway with forest and vegetation clearing now complete.
"Consultants are actively completing design milestones in preparation for construction, which is expected to take place from July to December 2025," the muni said in an update in its recent newsletter.
The nearby trail to the east, which has been affected by the land clearing for the expansion, has resulted in SORCA being retained to complete a 100-metre re-route.
This work is now underway with help from students at Don Ross Secondary. The District said it expects the re-route to be open by the end of May.
Landfill closure
The District notes that the landfill will be closed on April 29 for scale re-calibration.
"This routine maintenance ensures the weigh scale provides accurate readings and meets regulatory standards," reads an email alert from the District of Squamish.
Reduce, reuse, recycle
The District reminds locals that Squamish 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.
