Proper footwear is essential - we recommend a good solid walking or hiking shoe and heading out on the trails. Windy over southern sections in the morning. High 27. The Sea to Sky gondola located along Highway 99 in Squamish, B.C., is closed after the two-kilometre cable snapped early Saturday morning. The cable is 55 millimetres in diameter and is made up of six strands. You can reject cookies by changing your browser settings. GET OFF MY LAWN! "Potentially it might've been interfered with. Brown said the cable and cars can be fixed or replaced, but the company's main priority is finding out what caused the crash and if it could have been prevented.
The Sea to Sky gondola was not operating when its two-kilometre cable snapped around 4 a.m. on Saturday.
Residents and drivers are reminded to be prepared for “unusually cold temperatures and strong winds” and to ensure that pets and outdoor animals have adequate shelter. 1058 views © 2020 The Weather Network Pelmorex Weather Networks. A trip that starts in sunshine may also encounter slush, ice, heavy snowfall or compact snow.
Almost all of the 30 gondola cars attached to the cable crashed to the ground at around 4 a.m., according to staff working overnight. The Squamish RCMP and Technical Safety BC, an independent organization that oversees heavy equipment in the province, are both investigating the scene of the crash. The combination of high winds and frigid temperatures will create a windchill of -20°C or lower. This article was originally published by CBC News. ", Almost all 30 gondola cars crashed to the ground when the cable for the Sea to Sky gondola snapped. (Deborah Goble/CBC), "It's just an incredibly unusual thing to happen," said Kirby Brown, Sea to Sky's general manager. The 55-millimetre-wide cable supporting the Sea to Sky gondola came crashing down early Saturday morning. Daily Hive is a Canadian-born online news source, established in 2008, that creates compelling, hyperlocal content. The gondola, which wasn't operating at the time, normally carries up to 240 passengers at a time on its 30 cars.
Fortunately, conditions are expected to moderate later in the week. The gondola is closed but base facilities are open from 9 am to 4 pm. The weather agency says that northeast winds between 40 and 60 km/h, as well as gusts as high as 90 km/h, will occur. Upload your best active weather photos and videos or watch them in our new searchable gallery. Alpine weather can be unpredictable. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. The trip from the base to the summit 885 metres above sea level lasts approximately 10 minutes and gives visitors views over Howe Sound. Web Cam - Current view from the Sea to Sky Gondola Summit. Dress appropriately for seasonal conditions at our summit. Explore summer adventures in a true mountain playground. We use cookies on this site to improve your experience as explained in our Cookie Policy. Fog patches developing near midnight. With over 100+ events a year there is something for everyone! Sign up for our newsletter to get exclusive content, contests, and perks direct to you.