Happy Friday to you!
tells The 撸奶社区 that a weak system will bring increasing cloudiness and a chance of showers from this evening to early Saturday morning.
Another ridge of high pressure will begin to build into the area on Saturday afternoon, leading to an extended period of drier, warmer conditions from Sunday to early next week.
The next system is expected to approach the area around midweek. Ross said.
Today, Friday, we will see a high of 22 C and an overnight low down to 9 C, according to.
The UV index is 7, or high.
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.)
Sunrise was at 5:48 a.m.; sunset will be at 8:32 p.m.
Water restrictions
Water restrictions began on Thursday, May 1.
As of yesterday, the muni 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.
B.C. extremes
Yesterday's hot spot in all of B.C. was Ashcroft, which saw a high of 29.1 C, according to .
It was also the hot spot in all of Canada.
The high in Squamish was 22.2 C.
The coldest spot in B.C. on May 1 was Tatlayoko Lake, which dipped to -4.3 C.
The coldest spot in Canada yesterday was Kugaaruk, NU which dipped to -25.5 C.
Moon phase
The moon is in its waxing crescent phase.
The moon's illumination is currently 30.05%, 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 12.2 C.
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 count today in our region:
Pollen: Moderate
Spores: None
Today's Top allergens
Boxelder, Maple (Low)
Alder (Low)
Birch (Low)
Tomorrow, May 3, 2025
Pollen: Moderate
Spores: None
Tomorrow's Top allergens
Boxelder, Maple (Low)
Alder (Low)
Birch (Low)
May 4
Pollen: Moderate
Spores: None
Other stuff you should know
Be bear aware
It is prime bear season, with more of our furry friends recently spotted around town.
The District warns residents to keep their wits about them at all times when out and about, to keep both humans and bears safe.
Here are some tips the muni recently posted:
If you're biking, hiking, or recreating in bear country, here are a few safety reminders:
→ Carry bear spray and know how to use it
→ Travel in groups and make noise to avoid surprising a bear
→ Keep dogs leashed and close by
→ Be extra cautious around berry patches, salmon-bearing streams, and other foraging areas
At home, you can help prevent bear conflicts by:
→ Storing garbage, compost, and pet food securely
→ Keeping bird feeders out of reach
→ Cleaning and securing barbecues
→ Harvesting fruit trees and clearing windfall
To report wildlife sightings or encounters, call the Conservation Officer Service Hotline at 1-877-952-7277. For more tips, visit
Reduce, reuse, recycle
The District reminds locals that 撸奶社区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).
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