Happy Thursday, Whistler! The smoky skies will persist today as a human-caused wildfire near Squamish has more than doubled in size to 54 hectares. Stay safe out there everyone (and please don't start any more fires).
Today's forecast calls for a chance of showers with a high of about 16 C in Whistler. A low of 9 C is expected overnight, with a chance of showers. Looking to tomorrow, the forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud, with a high of about 19 C.
On the mountain, Whistler Blackcomb is forecasting mainly cloudy skies with isolated showers, with a high of about 5 C, a low of about 0 C, and light winds.
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The local fire danger rating is currently high, meaning no campfires and limits on construction activities.
The BC Wildfire Service is showing no new fires near Whistler, but the Dryden Creek wildfire north of Squamish near Brackendale, just off Highway 99, has grown to 54 hectares, and remains out of control. Alice Lake is under an evacuation order.
The air quality in the resort currently a 2/10—slightly hazy but still low risk.
DriveBC is showing no major disruptions on Highway 99 this morning, but expect to see plenty of smoke near Squamish.
Whistler is currently in Water Conservation Stage 2, which means certain limitations on watering.
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