The Squamish from Environment Canada shows we are in for a mix of sun and cloud today, with a 40 % chance of showers late this afternoon and a risk of thunderstorms.
The wind will be blowing from the south 20 km/h this afternoon.
Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a 40 % chance of showers early this evening and another risk of thunderstorms.
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 蜜桃视频app 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:
Scan intersections carefully and take an extra moment to look for motorcycles when you're turning left.
Stay alert and avoid distractions that take your mind off driving or your eyes off the road.
Allow at least three seconds of following distance when behind a motorcycle.
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.
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鈥擧ighway 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 蜜桃视频app 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.
Report any wildlife sightings or encounters to the Conservation Officer Service Hotline at 1.877.952.7277.
Forest service roads
For full forest service road access reports, go to.
If you are new to driving FSRs,
蜜桃视频appand south of us
鈥� NEW Happening today: northbound, watch for road maintenance work between Kelvin Grove Way and Porteau Cove Rd for 3.2 km (Lions Bay), until 5:30 p.m. The right lane is closed. Watch for traffic control.
鈥� Happening today: , in both directions. Bridge maintenance is planned between Lehigh Rd and Stawamus Chief Provincial Pk for 1.7 km (Squamish), until 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.
鈥� Happening today: , northbound. Maintenance is planned between Centennial Way and Mamquam Rd for 0.9 km (Squamish). The work will be underway 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.
鈥�&苍产蝉辫;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 run 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
鈥� 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.
鈥�&苍产蝉辫;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.
鈥� 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.
鈥�Happening now, , there's bridge maintenance between Lil'wat Pl and Texas Creek Rd for 43.0 km (Lillooet). The work is underway from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. There is a lane closure. Expect bridge cleaning between Lillooet and Blowdown. Short delays are possible.
Stay safe out there.
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Spit Road closure
The 蜜桃视频appTraining Berm will be temporarily closed now until May 31, the 蜜桃视频appRiver 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鈥攜ellow gate鈥攚ith bike and pedestrian access to remain open.
Gas prices
The removal of the carbon tax has had an impact on local gas prices.
In 蜜桃视频apptoday, 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 161.9/L, at the Chevron, 8110 Crazy Canuck Dr.
In Pemby, petrol is on offer for 145.9/L, at most area stations.
Some of the cheapest gas in B.C. can be found in Kimberley today, at , at the Centex located at 521 Wallinger Ave., according to .
