News
Squamish braces for more weather as High Streamflow Advisory and Rainfall Warning remain in effect
Residents encouraged to tune up emergency plans; help with drainage around their propertiesThe District of Squamish is reminding residents to be prepared in anticipation of more heavy rains beginning Thursday… Read More
Rainfall warning up to 80 mm through Thursday night
Environment Canada has issued a Rainfall Warning for Howe Sound. A warning for strong southeast winds near the water on Thursday is also in effect for Howe Sound. Read More
High Streamflow Advisory in effect
The River Forecast Centre is issuing a High Streamflow Advisory for Howe Sound and the Sea to Sky including areas around Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton A prolonged period of active weather is… Read More
Geotechnical work underway to assess gravel portion of Mamquam Road
Area closed due to significant safety risk The gravel portion of Mamquam Road (east of Paco Road below Quest University) remains closed due to fractures along a 400-metre section of the… Read More
Travel and fuel restrictions in place in B.C.
The Duffey Lake Road (Highway 99) between Pemberton and Lillooet re-opened November 20, 2021 for Essential Travel Only. Read More
District responds to misinformation mailed to residents
Squamish residents have received a postcard from a group identifying as Squamish Voices with misinformation about three covered shelters that were recently installed in Squamish. Read More
Mamquam Road (gravel portion) Closed Due to Public Danger
Barricades and Do Not Enter signs have been installed on the gravel portion of Mamquam Road (east of Paco Road) due to fractures discovered along a 400-metre section of the… Read More
Evacuation Alert Rescinded for Paradise Valley
Previously declared BC Hydro Flood Alert downstream of Cheakamus Dam has also been rescinded. Read More
Evacuation Alert issued for Paradise Valley properties in areas upstream of the Bailey Bridge
BC Hydro Spill Notice and Flood Alert in effectAn Evacuation Alert has been issued by the District of Squamish Emergency Operations Centre for Paradise Valley properties in the areas upstream of… Read More
Flood Watch issued for Howe Sound and Sea to Sky
A Flood Watch issued by the River Forecast Centre for Howe Sound and Sea to Sky is in effect. Read More