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

Alberta · 53.1325, -117.0911 · Updated Oct 14, 2026, 10:28PM MDT · Regulatory monitor
0.6Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Oct 14, 10:00PM MDT · Preliminary observation
0.612-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
GoodModel peak · next 24 h0–1 µg/m³ · 2 models available
2AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 0.6 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 0.6 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 3 Under control.

Out of control0 fires

No out of control fires are reported within 150 km.

Being held0 fires

No being held fires are reported within 150 km.

Under control3 fires
N42145
138 km away · 0.1 ha · discovered 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-09-11 · BCWS
Fire number N42145Southeast Fire CentreKinbasket RiverCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
N42129
141 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-09-11 · BCWS
Fire number N42129Southeast Fire CentreMt CummingsCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
N42130
146 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-09-11 · BCWS
Fire number N42130Southeast Fire CentreYellow CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
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
HRRR — no coverage

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

Forecast at this monitor

NEXT 6 HOURS
Good
0–1 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 4:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Good
0–1 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 11:00AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Good
0–1 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 11:00AM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Good
1–2 µg/m³ · Oct 16, 6:00AM
Model detail2 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke1.6 µg/m³Oct 16, 6:00AM
FireWork1.4 µg/m³Oct 16, 11:00PM

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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.