Happy Wednesday to you!
It is set to be a beautiful day.
According to , today will remain mainly sunny.
Sunrise was at 6:05 a.m.; sunset will be at 8:18 p.m.
The UV index is 6, or high 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, expect a few clouds.
B.C. extremes
Yesterday's hot spot in all of B.C. was Pemberton, again, which saw a high of 19.8 C, according to .
It was also the hot spot in all of Canada.
The high at Squamish Airport yesterday was 14.3 C.
The coldest spot in B.C. on April 22 was Tatlayoko Lake (in the western Chilcotin Country of the Central Interior), which dipped to -9 C.
The coldest spot in Canada yesterday was Alert, NU which dipped to -26.4 C.
Moon phase
The moon is in its waning crescent phase.
The moon's illumination is currently 22.81%, meaning that is the percentage of the moon illuminated by the sun.
It is currently located in the constellation of Aquarius, according to .
Seawater temp
According to , the water temperature in Howe Sound today is 10.7 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 low, the treeline rating is low and the below treeline rating is low.
"It's a good time to explore more complex terrain, start your day early and end early. Be sure to verify conditions before committing to steep slopes and back off if the snow is wet and slushy."
The advice for today from Avalog.co:
- 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 traveling 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: High
Spores: Low
(Spores are produced by non-seed plants, fungi.)
Today's top allergens
Birch (Moderate)
Cedar, Cypress, Juniper, Thuja (Moderate)
All Fungal Spores (Low)
Other stuff you should know
Pitch in week
Following on the heels of Earth Day yesterday, Pitch-In Week 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.
Got old batteries?
If you have a baggy of dead batteries lying around, it is their time to depart.
The District is reminding residents that curbside battery collection is on this week, April 21 to 25.
"Take advantage of this pilot program to recycle your batteries responsibly and help keep harmful chemicals out of the landfill," the muni says in a social media post.
To prepare your batteries for collection, follow these simple steps:
→ Place acceptable batteries into clear, sealable plastic bags.
→ On your regular collection day, place the sealed battery bags on top of your recycling tote.
Battery collection will take place on your regular garbage and organics collection day that week. Be sure to leave your batteries curbside, place on top of your recycling tote. To learn more, please visit .
Reduce, reuse, recycle
The District reminds locals that 蜜桃视频appDOX 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).
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