Emergency Notice: Multiple impacts throughout SLRD due to heavy rain / rain on snow event - UPDATE: https://www.slrd.bc.ca/inside-slrd/notices/emergency-notice-travelroad-notices-weather-noticess/emergency-notice-multiple-impacts-throughout-slrd-due-heavy-rain-rain-snow-event-update

Emergency Notice: Several impacts were experienced throughout the SLRD overnight due to the heavy rain / rain on snow event. All provincial agencies and contractors with responsibility for impacted infrastructure are aware, and responding. Of note: #SLRDAreaA is currently isolated due to at least one substantial mud and rockslide at Hell Creek on Road 40. Road 40 is closed at the Lillooet Junction. The Hurley FSR is also inaccessible due to impacts at Wolverine Creek on the Lillooet River FSR. Assessments are in progress. #SLRDAreaB and #SLRDAreaC - the Highline Road is closed between Seton Portage and D'Arcy. Terrain stability assessments are in progress at Seton Portage. #SLRDAreaD - Squamish Valley Road is closed at the Pilchuk Bridge until the water recedes. We've posted a summary of these impacts on our website, and we'll do our best to keep it updated as conditions change or more information becomes available. http://bit.ly/2i1iO50 Bridge River Valley Community Association Bralorne Gun Lake Community SouthChilcotin.ca St'at'imc District of Lillooet District of Squamish Village of Pemberton Lillooet and Area road conditions

UPDATE: Drive BC is reporting that the road has re-opened. ORIGINAL POST: The Duffey Lake Road (Hwy 99) was closed overnight due to the high avalanche hazard. The road is expected to re-open following avalanche control, which is taking place this morning from 8 - 10 am in the vicinity of Duffey Lake. Drive BC is also reporting slippery sections from Lillooet to Hat Creek Corner. Travelers are advised to exercise caution and consider alternate plans. Check www.drivebc.ca for updates.

Extreme weather / travel alert: Heavy rain is expected over the next 48 hours, along with a sharp rise in freezing levels. A rainfall warning and high streamflow advisory are in effect for Howe Sound / Sea to Sky, and road conditions throughout the SLRD are expected to be poor over the next 48 hours (through Thursday morning). Drive BC is reporting that the Duffey Lake Road is subject to closure due to high avalanche hazard. Non-essential travel is not recommended, but if you must travel, please check Drive BC before you set out, ensure your vehicle is properly equipped with winter tires and chains, and give yourself plenty of time to arrive at your destination. For more details about these weather and travel warnings, visit our website: http://bit.ly/2A1n0q1

The November SLRD Board meeting takes place Wednesday, November 22 at the SLRD office in Pemberton (1350 Aster Street). Meetings are open to the public. See what's on the agenda here: http://bit.ly/2AhonUC

November 20 - 26 is Customer Appreciation Week at the Pemberton and District Community Centre. See what's planned on our website: http://bit.ly/2zHVnVb

Want to join our awesome team? We’re looking for an Information Technology (IT) whiz to work for us on a permanent, full-time basis. Visit our website for the full job description and advertisement. Interested? Applications close at 5pm, November 19: https://www.slrd.bc.ca/inside-slrd/employment

The Pemberton Transfer Station will operate under new hours beginning Monday (November 20). Please visit our website for the details: http://bit.ly/2xX1T6g

Environment Canada has issued Wind and Rainfall warnings for Howe Sound, impacting #SLRDAreaD and District of Squamish. Details are available on our website: http://bit.ly/2hrU02c

Are you prepared for winter driving conditions? For a start, is your vehicle… ✔ in a good condition? ✔ equipped with chains? ✔ equipped with a set of four matched winter tires? Check out these tips from Mainroad and ensure your vehicle is as safe as possible as we #ShiftIntoWinter: http://bit.ly/2hbzlzb

Last chance! The SLRD is seeking submissions from qualified individuals or companies to complete seasonal landscape maintenance for a number of properties managed by the Recreation Service in #SLRDAreaC and the Village of Pemberton. Submissions close this Friday (November 17) at 4pm. For more information: http://bit.ly/2gzLD4s