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Ray of sunshine: Sandspit station forecasts clear skies all week

Meteorologist Bobby Sekhon says nice weather is ‘certainly a welcome change’
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Haida Gwaii residents will be able to enjoy some sunshine this week while still following steps to contain the spread of COVID-19.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, six straight days of sun and clear skies are forecasted for the islands starting on Tuesday, with highs ranging from 6 to 9 degrees Celsius.

Meteorologist Bobby Sekhon told the Observer the sunshine is thanks to a ridge of high atmospheric pressure “poking into the Gulf of Alaska” and covering Haida Gwaii.

“Suffice it to say that we are looking at a pretty dry middle of the week,” Sekhon said, adding that high pressure systems generally mean drier weather.

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He said sunshine in March is not out of the ordinary, compared to the winter months, but it’s “certainly a welcome change.”

Residents should keep an eye on the forecast toward the end of the week, he added, because a low pressure system is expected to develop.

“Keep an eye on the forecast for Friday evening,” he said.

Sun-seekers are reminded to follow the steps to reduce the possibility of spreading COVID-19 set out by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, who activated her public health emergency authority on March 17.

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Residents who are healthy are asked to exercise at home or stay at least 2 metres from other people if they go for a walk outside. Residents who are sick must self-isolate for a minimum of 10 days.

The local state of emergency declared by the Council of the Haida Nation on March 23 also urges anyone who has travelled off-island to self-isolate for 14 days upon their return.

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