Hello, Sunshine.
Today, Environment Canada says we will see more of this sunny weather, which will become a mix of sun and clouds this afternoon.
We will reach a high of 19 C today, dipping to 5 C overnight.
The UV index will reach 4, or moderate, today.
Sunrise was at 5:44 a.m. today; sunset will be at 8:34 p.m.
Tides
The last low tide was at 8:26 a.m. (3.15 metres); high tide is at 12:18 p.m. (3.47 m).
The next low tide is at 7:14 p.m. tonight (1.54 m).
On this day
- The average temperature on May 2 in Squamish is 16.5 C.
- The average low on this day is 5.5 C.
- The hottest it has gotten (1983 to 2023) on this day was 30.4 C in 2023.
- The lowest low we have seen in town on this day was -0.4 C in 2006.
- The greatest amount of precipitation we have seen was 30.3 millilitres in 2007.
Reduce the need for speed
With the nicer weather, the region sees more visitors and, thus, more drivers on the road.
ICBC is reminding drivers that speed can kill.
According to data from the Crown corporation, driving just five kilometres per hour over the speed limit increases your risk of crashing by 50%.
On average, across the province, ICBC says 84 people are killed, and 2,168 are injured in speed-related crashes.
"Speed is a significant contributing factor in collision fatalities in B.C.," said Chief Supt. Holly Turton, officer in charge of BC Highway Patrol, in a news release. "Police agencies throughout the province will be looking for speeding drivers to make our roads safer for everyone. Slow down so you have more time to react to the unexpected and reduce your risk of crashing."
Events around town
As always, there is a ton to see and do in town.
Tonight, Thursday, at the BAG, As I Roved Out: An Immersive Folk Experience takes to the stage.
The Cheakamus Centre holding its Annual Open House (its 55th!) this Sunday, May 5.
Planning ahead, the Neighbourhood Craft market will be set up again on Saturday, May 11, on Cleveland Ave.
For Mother's Day, PearlSpeace is hosting a Mother's Day Chai Time on Tuesday, May 14.
Find these and other upcoming events on our online event calendar.
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Have a great day, Squamish!
*Please note that this story is updated often, as the weather changes.
