The Squamish from Environment Canada shows it will be mainly cloudy all day today with a 60% chance of showers.
The wind will be light except 30km/h over southern sections this morning.
Tonight will also be cloudy with a 60% chance of showers.
We will reach a high of 15 C and an overnight low of 8 C.
Sunrise was at 5:35 a.m.; sunset will be at 8:44 p.m.
The weather often changes along the Sea to Sky Highway; drivers are warned it is a mountain pass, after all.
ICBC offers the following advice for drivers:
Maintain a safe following distance. In good weather, stay at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead of you or three seconds on a highway. In bad weather [like rain], increase your following distance to four seconds.
The 麻豆社国产 sat down with a BC Highway Patrol officer, who gave insights on the dangerous driving habits she encounters.
Motorcycle Awareness
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month.
Here are some for drivers who are sure to encounter multiple motorcycles on the Sea to Sky:
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Scan intersections carefully and take an extra moment to look for motorcycles when you're turning left.
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Stay alert and avoid distractions that take your mind off driving or your eyes off the road.
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Allow at least three seconds of following distance when behind a motorcycle.
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Give as much space as possible when passing a motorcycle. Maintain a distance of at least 1 metre in areas with a maximum speed limit of 50 km and at least 1.5 metres in areas with speed limits above 50 km.
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Be ready to yield as a motorcycle is often closer than it seems. Remember it can be hard to tell how fast they're travelling.
Duffey news
If you drive The Duffey (Duffey Lake Road—Highway 99 to non-locals), you have likely wondered if the dang road is set to be repaved anytime soon.
Well, we have the answer.
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit tells The 麻豆社国产 that there are plans to complete 15 km of hard surfacing on Highway 99 between Cayoosh Bridge and Boulder Creek Bridges, 10 to 25 km west of Lillooet.
This work will occur this year at a time yet to be determined.
So, that is something!
Now onto other things to know if you are driving in the Sea to Sky today.
Watch for wildlife
Watch for wildlife as deer, coyotes and bears have recently been seen along or on the highway in our region.
Yesterday, several deer were spotted grazing on the side of the road near Porteau Cove.
Report any wildlife sightings or encounters to the Conservation Officer Service Hotline at 1.877.952.7277.
Forest service roads
FortisBC pipeline work
Starting on May 5, crews have been applying a layer of dust suppressant to the Mamquam FSR, Stawamus Indian FSR and a small portion of Powerhouse Springs Rd. During this work, traffic control will be in place to direct single lane alternating traffic as the product dries following application. The work will take approximately two days.
"We appreciate the community’s patience as we safely work to complete these activities," reads a post from FortisBC.
This is work for the .
For more information, .
For full forest service road access reports, go to.
If you are new to driving FSRs,
麻豆社国产and south of us
• NEW Happening soon: , in both directions. Bridge maintenance planned between Lehigh Rd and Stawamus Chief Provincial Pk for 1.7 km (Squamish). Starting Monday, May 12 at 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. The right lane will be closed. Watch for traffic control personnel. Crews will be working between Gonzales Creek and Shannon Creek
• NEW Happening soon: , northbound. Maintenance planned between Centennial Way and Mamquam Rd for 0.9 km (Squamish). Starting Monday, May 12 at 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The left lane will be closed. Watch for traffic control personnel. Crews will be working from the Mamquam River Bridge.
• Happening now: northbound, construction work is underway between Scott Cres and Cleveland Ave (Squamish), 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.
North of Squamish
• NEW Happening soon: , northbound, utility work is planned between Spring Creek Dr and Alta Lake Rd for 1.6 km (Whistler). Starting Monday May 26 at 9:00 a.m. until Friday, May 30 at 3:00 p.m. From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. BC Hydro equipment inspection and pole replacement. Watch for crews working.
• NEW Happening soon: , in both directions, utility work is planned between Lorimer Rd and Nancy Greene Dr for 0.6 km (Whistler). Starting Monday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m. until Friday, May 30 at 3:00 p.m. From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. BC Hydro equipment inspection and pole replacement. Watch for crews working
• Happening now: , construction work is scheduled between Park St and Portage Rd for 0.5 km (Pemberton), until Saturday, Aug 30. Work is 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.
• Happening now:, there is rock slope stabilization work underway between Lil'wat Pl and Seton Lake Rd for 0.6 km (15 km south of Lillooet). The work begins at 7 a.m. and runs to 5 p.m. The last day will be Saturday, June 21. Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect. The work is 1 KM north of the Cottonwood Rec Site. The work involves rock scaling and slope mesh installation.
Stay safe out there.
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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 is 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 麻豆社国产today, regular gas in town is going for 152.9 cents per litre at most area stations.
Before the carbon tax was removed, 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 152/L, at the Star West Petroleum Cardlock at 8021 Mons Rd.
In Pemby, petrol is on offer for 145.9/L, at Petro Canada, located at 1440 Portage Rd.
Some of the cheapest gas in B.C. can be found in Kimberley today, at , at the Esso located at 2685 Warren Ave., according to .
