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District achieves active landfill gas collection system
New system aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through capture and flare system of landfill methane gas The District of Squamish has recently completed and commissioned a new active landfill gas… Read More
Special Weather Statement: Heavy rain expected Tuesday and Wednesday
Issued at 2021-11-29 12:52 UTC by Environment Canada: Special weather statement issued for: Howe Sound, B. C. (082500) Current details: A prolonged period of heavy rain Tuesday through Wednesday. Read More
Flood Watch in Effect for Squamish
Updated November 28: Flood Watch maintained for Sea to Sky http://bcrfc. env. gov. bc. ca/warnings/advisories/FWT_2021_11_28_1130_SC_upg. Read More
Heavy Rainfall warning for Howe Sound Saturday through Sunday
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
Flood Watch in effect for Squamish
The River Forecast Centre has upgraded to a Flood Watch for the South Coast and Sea to Sky including areas around Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton, Sunshine Coast, Howe Sound and… Read More
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