The Weatherhood station above the Peak office on Marine Avenue, is indicating sunshine and cool temperatures today, Friday, February 14, with a high of three degrees Celsius this afternoon in the qathet region. Currently, there is a 99 per cent chance of snow on Saturday, February 15, beginning in the evening, until 6 am on Sunday, February 16. By noon Sunday, the snow turns to rain, and showers will continue until Monday, February 17.
The sun is staying out a little longer each day, as BC creeps its way slowly to spring. Today, the sun will set at 5:37 pm.
The winter Powell River Farmers' Market will be closed again on Sunday, February 16, due to the amount of snow and ice on the grounds.
Did you know that February 15 is National Flag of Canada Day? This year, folks are waving their flags high, due to the impending tariff threat from the United States. According to the government of Canada, at the stroke of noon on February 15, 1965, Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag was raised for the very first time on Parliament Hill.
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