The long weekend is here, Squamish!
says that an upper trough will bring unsettled conditions to the 小蓝视频 coast this long weekend, with clouds and rain at times.
Rainfall will be heavy at times along the 小蓝视频 coast and western Vancouver Island, while snowfall (SNOW!) could occur over alpine terrain with the freezing level between 1,500-2,000m.
Sunday into early Monday is expected to be the driest period of the weekend.
Saturday temps will reach a high of 14 C and an overnight low of 9 C.
Sunset will be at 8:53 p.m. tonight.
For early risers, sunrise is at about 5:25 a.m.
The UV index will only hit 2, or low, on Saturday.
Moon phase
The moon is in its waning gibbous phase.
"The waning gibbous phase follows the full moon, where the illuminated portion of the moon gradually decreases, from 99% down to 71%. This phase marks the beginning of the moon's journey toward the last quarter, as the light slowly fades away.
During this time, the moon鈥檚 light is still strong, but the cycle of decline has begun," reads .
The moon's illumination is currently 78.01%, meaning that is the percentage of the moon illuminated by the sun.
It is currently located in the constellation of Sagittarius.
Seawater temp
The water temperature in Howe Sound today is 12 C at the Halibut Bank buoy, according to
May average water temperature in Howe Sound is 13.2 C, the minimum temperature is 9.9 C, and the maximum is 18 C.
Allergens
According to data, this is the pollen situation today in our region:
Pollen: High
Spores: Low
Today's top allergens
Pine, Fir, Spruce (High)
All Fungal Spores (Low)
Alder (Low)
Tomorrow, May 18
Pollen: High
Spores: Low
Tomorrow's Top allergens
Pine, Fir, Spruce (High)
All Fungal Spores (Low)
Alder (Low)
May 19
Pollen: High
Spores: Low
小蓝视频 extremes
Yesterday's hot spot in all of 小蓝视频 was again Ashcroft, which saw a high of: 21.6 C, according to .
The high in Squamish yesterday
The coldest spot in 小蓝视频 on May 16 was Cranbrook, which dipped to 1.6 C.
The hot spot in Canada yesterday was Saint-Hubert, QC, which hit 29.8 C.
The coldest spot in Canada on May 16, was Lupin, NU (a mine on the shores of Contwoyto Lake), which dipped to -18.0 C.
Other stuff you should know
Long weekend warnings
If you are coming to visit Squamish this weekend, the District provides the following advice to make it a pleasant visit for all involved.
Be bear aware
Bears are out and active. Don鈥檛 leave food or bags unattended, especially at trailheads like Smoke Bluffs. Store all scented items properly and make sure to pack out everything you bring in.
Be FireSmart
While recent rain has helped, conditions can dry out quickly. Avoid anything that could start a fire and follow all local rules and restrictions.
Know before you go (and park)
There鈥檚 day-use parking at Smoke Bluffs, the Adventure Centre, and Brennan Park Recreation Centre. Street parking is an option too, just check the signs before you leave your car.
Camping? Plan ahead.
Sites fill up quickly, and a lot of popular spots may already be booked. Check out for info on where to camp responsibly.
Cougar alert
The District is warning people to avoid a trail and keep their wits about them after the Conservation Officer Service (COS) said it received a report of a cougar interaction with a trail user along the Sea to Sky mountain bike trail, approximately 20km north of Squamish.
The public is advised to avoid using the trail this long weekend.
Here are some tips for staying safe from cougars that the District posted to its social media:
鈥� Avoid recreating alone. Cougars are less likely to approach groups of people.
鈥� Carry bear spray and ensure that it is placed in an accessible spot (e.g. bottle holder, waist belt). Make sure it is not expired.
鈥� Make lots of noise while you鈥檙e on the trail to avoid surprise encounters, especially when you can鈥檛 see what鈥檚 ahead of you.
鈥� Leave your dog at home if possible. If you have your dog with you, keep it close and leashed.
If you encounter a cougar, follow these steps:
鈥� Do not run or turn your back on it. Face the cougar and back away slowly.
鈥� Pick up small children and pets immediately.
鈥� Make yourself look large by waving your arms, opening up your jacket or holding up an object above your head.
鈥� Be aggressive by shouting, throwing rocks or waving a stick to deter the cougar.
Report all human-wildlife conflicts to the RAPP line (1-877-952-7277).
Water restrictions
Water restrictions began on Thursday, May 1.
The muni has set Stage 1 outdoor water use restrictions.
Stage 1 means lawn watering is limited to two days per week.
"In the summer months, water consumption nearly doubles. The outdoor water use restrictions are in place to effectively manage the supply and demand of water across the community during the warmer months," the District said in a social media post.
Locals with even-numbered addresses water on Wednesday and Saturday.
Locals with odd addresses water on Thursday and Sunday.
Watering can take place from 4 to 10 a.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m.
Permits may allow additional watering of newly seeded lawns and new sod. Call the Public Works office at 604.815.6868 for more on those permits.
Weekly organics collection is back
The District has announced on their that organics collection has resumed to being a weekly event as opposed to bi-weekly.
"Please ensure your yard waste/organics totes are closed at the time of collection. Totes with flipped back lids and tree branches longer than 24 inches or greater than 2 inches in diameter can both damage the bear-proof banding on your tote and disable the truck," reads the .
"Any overfilled totes will be marked indicating 'oversized yard waste' and will not be serviced on collection day."
Have too much organic or yard waste then you can fit in your tote? You can stockpile it until you can fit it in your tote at a later date.
"Use a backyard composter, leave grass clippings on the lawn, take it to the Squamish Landfill Public Depot for a small fee, or ask your neighbours if they have any extra space," the District writes.
How to use your organics tote:
- Collect food scraps and food soiled paper in your kitchen container. You can line your kitchen container with newspaper or paper bags, or use it on its own. Plastic bags of any type are not permitted - even those that claim they are compostable. Watch this demonstrating how to make a liner from newspaper or download . The "Green Lid" compostable bins are also acceptable.
- Empty your kitchen container into your organics tote and layer with yard waste if possible. Rinse your kitchen catcher regularly.
- Place your unlocked organics totes curbside by 7:45 am on your . Your organics tote will be collected bi-weekly, year round, on the same day as your recycling tote.
Chipper days!
Squamish FireSmart is hosting Chipper Days for the 2025 wildfire season.
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.
