Happy Tuesday, Whistler! Here's how things are looking out there so far.
Today's forecast calls for clearing skies with a high of about 31 C in Whistler. A low of 13 C is expected overnight, with clear skies. Looking to tomorrow, the forecast calls for sunshine, with a high of about 31 C.
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If you're hitting the local trails, be advised—another coyote alert has been issued following several reports of coyote activity in the area.
"The Conservation Officer Service is advising the public to keep dogs on leash after receiving multiple reports of coyote activity along Whistler’s mountain bike trail network," reads a post on the Resort Municipality of Whistler's website. "Recent sightings were reported near the Hot Dog Alley and Whip Me Snip Me trails on Aug. 25."
Meanwhile, a cougar sighting was reported at Whistler Blackcomb on Aug. 30, according to the RMOW. The cougar was spotted under the Garbanzo Express chairlift at the bottom of Original Sin trail, but "wasn't behaving aggressively," the RMOW said on its website.
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The local fire danger rating is currently high. No fires of any kind are allowed in Whistler now until Sept. 15, no matter the fire danger rating—including campfires and fireworks.
The BC Wildfire Service is showing no fires near Whistler this morning, but a blaze on the west shore of Lillooet Lake, southeast of Pemberton, has doubled in size since yesterday. The out-of-control fire is now four hectares, and believed to be lightning-caused.
Three other out-of-control fires are still burning near Pemberton from last week's lightning storm, including a five-hectare blaze near Rutherford Creek.
Stay tuned to the BC Wildfire Map for the latest, and check back with Pique for updates.
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.
Whistler is currently in Water Conservation Stage 2, which means certain limitations on watering.
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Stay safe out there, and check back with Pique for all the latest Whistler news.
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