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

Alberta · 51.0476, -114.0752 · Updated Oct 14, 2026, 10:28PM MDT · Regulatory monitor
2.7Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Oct 14, 9:00PM MDT · Preliminary observation
2.812-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
ModerateModel peak · next 24 h0–30 µg/m³ · 3 models available
2AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 2.7 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 2.8 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
136 km away · 18 ha · reported 2026-08-23 · PC
distance measured to the incident point
Being held
Under control1 fire
2026BA11
104 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
42210now−24 h+24 h+48 hµg/m³

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

Forecast at this monitor

NEXT 6 HOURS
Good
0–5 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 5:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Moderate
0–30 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 10:00AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Moderate
0–30 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 10:00AM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
0–39 µg/m³ · Oct 16, 10:00PM
Model detail3 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke0.5 µg/m³Oct 16, 7:00AM
FireWork38.9 µg/m³Oct 16, 10:00PM
HRRR0.0 µg/m³Oct 15, 6:00AM

Nearby regulatory monitors

in the same province or territory

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.