The 撸奶社区from Environment Canada says it will be mainly sunny today.
We will see a high of 17 C and a low of 4 C overnight.
A nice day to be on the highway. However, glare can be a problem!
"Whether it’s during the day, sunrise, sunset, or even at night with other vehicle headlights, glare can be distracting and contribute to crashes," reads a post from Here are some tips the organization provides to help you stay safe on the Sea to Sky Highway:
Use Polarized Sunglasses: Invest in polarized sunglasses to reduce glare from the sun, especially during dawn, dusk, or bright conditions. Ensure they’re designed for driving to maintain visibility of dashboard instruments and traffic lights.
Keep Windshield Clean: A clean windshield, inside and out, minimizes light scattering and reduces glare. Regularly clean it with quality windshield cleaner and ensure wiper blades are in top condition.
Use Sun Visor: Lower your sun visor to block direct sunlight, and adjust its angle to further reduce glare.
Watch for wildlife
Also, watch for wildlife as deer and bears have been seen along the highway in our region in the last few days.
For example, according to a social media post, a dead deer that had been hit by a vehicle was spotted on the highway northbound from Whistler to Pemberton, shortly before "Suicide Hill" (about 5 km south of Pemberton), yesterday morning, April 21.
Last night, two deer were on the road northbound, just past Horseshoe Bay.
Further, while it is feeling very spring-like close to the Lower Mainland, winter conditions are still in play in the alpine and further north.
Below is planned road work that you should be aware of on your travels in the Sea to Sky.
Of note on local forest service roads
•Happening now: On the Mamquam River FSR, there's a high volume of public and industrial traffic. Travel with caution, says the Government of British Columbia.
Since March 10, access to Mount Mulligan is open to the public via Ray Basin Road (turn-off at 6.5km on Mamquam River FSR). Drive with caution and expect industrial traffic. Ray Basin Road is gated at 1.5km, after the turn-off to Mount Mulligan. Please park in the designated parking area at the Mount Mulligan turn-off or on the road shoulder in a safe location.
•Happening now until June 13: On Branch 01, which is the Brohm Ridge access to and past Cat Lake, there's closures at 1 km (before Cat Lake) and 5 km due to timber harvesting within close proximity to the FSR. Expect closures up to two hours Monday to Friday, except public holidays.
•No vehicle access past last yellow gate at the 11 km marker to prevent irreparable damage to the alpine by vehicular traffic; foot access only beyond gate.
(For full forest service road access reports, go to.)
撸奶社区and south of us
• Happening now: On, northbound, electrical maintenance is underway between Scott Cres and Cleveland Ave (Squamish), until Friday, May 2. The right turn lane will be closed. The shoulder will be closed.
• Starting Tuesday: , expect road sweeping between Exit 3: Horseshoe Bay Junction and Spring Creek Dr for 94.3 km (Whistler to West Vancouver), starting today, April 22 until Friday, April 25. The work is planned to last from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day.
• On April 27: Runner alert:, the Vancouver Sun Run will impact traffic—including a lane closure—between W Pender St and Lions Gate Bridge for 3.3 km (West Vancouver to Vancouver), from Sunday, April 27 at 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Expect delays due to congestion. Go to for additional information.
• Starting May 2: northbound, construction work is planned between Scott Cres and Cleveland Ave (Squamish), lasting until May 16 at 5:30 p.m. The work will last 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
• Happening now: , construction work is scheduled between Park St and Portage Rd for 0.5 km (Pemberton), until Saturday, Aug 30. Work will be 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.
• Starting Thursday, April 24,, there will be rock slope stabilization work underway between Lil'wat Pl and Seton Lake Rd for 0.6 km (15 km south of Lillooet). The work will begin at 7 a.m. and run 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.
• Happening now: , in both directions, be on alert for road sweeping between Seton Lake Rd and Pavilion-Clinton Rd for 34.4 km (Lillooet), until Fri May 2 at 3 p.m. The work is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic will be in place. Watch for traffic control. Watch for slow moving vehicles and sweeper working.
• Happening now: , expect utility work between Sallus Creek Rd and Pavilion-Clinton Rd for 10.8 km (29 to 18 km north of Lillooet), until Thursday, April 24, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Single lane alternating traffic in effect. Expect delays of up to 5 minutes. Please watch for signage and personnel.
Stay safe out there.
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FortisBC pipeline work
FortisBC says it has crews heli-logging in the Ray Basin area.
- Clearing will generally occur from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, the company says.
- For safety, minor traffic delays on the Mamquam Forest Service Road may occur and the area will be monitored by traffic control personnel.
This is work for the
For more information, .
New traffic control equipment
You may encounter a new device on 撸奶社区roads.
The District announced that it now has an Automatic Flagging Assistance Device (AFAD).
It is like a metal flagger.
"AFADs are portable, remotely operated units that help manage traffic while reducing risks for traffic controllers. Each device features red and yellow traffic lights and a gate arm with a fluorescent orange flag that moves up and down into the travel lane to guide drivers," the District said in a post on its social media channels.
The aim of using it is to improve safety and efficiency around work zones, the District says.
"These devices are permitted for use only on two-lane, two-way roads or on multi-lane roads that have been temporarily reduced to a single lane. They are commonly used in situations involving single-lane alternating traffic or short-term traffic stoppages near active work areas."
Spit Road closure
The 撸奶社区Training Berm will be temporarily closed now until May 31, the 撸奶社区River 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 will be closed to car traffic at the Fisherman's entrance—yellow gate—with bike and pedestrian access to remain open."
Gas prices
The removal of the carbon tax has had an impact on local gas prices.
In 撸奶社区today, regular gas is going for 159.9 cents per litre at most 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 152.9/L, at the Co-op at 2101 Lake Placid Rd.
In Pemberton, the cheapest gas is 152.9/L at Petro-Canada, located at 1440 Portage Rd.
Some of the cheapest gas in B.C., at, can be found in Quesnel again today, at the Super Save Gas, located at 914 Front St.
