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Hourly regulatory PM2.5 observations from Alberta Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Agency (AEMERA).

Alberta · 51.2682, -114.0377 · Updated Oct 14, 2026, 10:28PM MDT · Regulatory monitor
1.6Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Oct 14, 10:00PM MDT · Preliminary observation
2.012-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
GoodModel peak · next 24 h0–4 µg/m³ · 3 models available
2AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 1.6 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 2.0 µg/m³ (Good).

The monitor belongs to Alberta Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Agency (AEMERA). Real-time readings are preliminary and may be revised.

The air-quality category applies to the NowCast, not to a single hourly reading. Methodology and source policy.

Nearby fires

150 km radius

Fire snapshot updated 2026-10-15 04:20 UTC

Within 150 km, agencies report 1 Being held · 1 Under control.

Out of control0 fires

No out of control fires are reported within 150 km.

Being held1 fire
2026KO5
141 km away · 18 ha · reported 2026-08-23 · PC
distance measured to the incident point
Being held
Under control1 fire
2026BA11
106 km away · 0.2 ha · reported 2026-10-13 · PC
distance measured to the incident point
Under control

Proximity and wind direction do not prove that a fire caused smoke at this location. Sources: BC Wildfire Service in British Columbia; Natural Resources Canada CWFIS elsewhere.

Recent observations and next 48 hours

monitor + up to three models
20100now−24 h+24 h+48 hµg/m³

Background bands (US EPA AQI, 24-h basis): ■ Good · ■ Moderate

Forecast at this monitor

NEXT 6 HOURS
Good
0–1 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 5:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Good
0–4 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 10:00AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Good
0–4 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 10:00AM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Good
0–4 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 10:00AM
Model detail3 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke0.7 µg/m³Oct 16, 8:00AM
FireWork4.2 µg/m³Oct 15, 10:00AM
HRRR0.0 µg/m³Oct 15, 3:00AM

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Source and data quality

Regulatory monitor

Hourly observations are supplied by Alberta Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Agency (AEMERA). Real-time data are preliminary and may be revised by the agency.

For information only — not a substitute for official health or emergency advice. Methodology and source policy.