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Hourly regulatory PM2.5 observations from British Columbia Ministry of Environment.

British Columbia · 48.8745, -123.6539 · Updated Oct 14, 2026, 9:28PM PDT · Regulatory monitor
1.0Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Oct 14, 9:00PM PDT · Preliminary observation
1.012-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
GoodModel peak · next 24 h0–9 µg/m³ · 3 models available
2AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 1.0 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 1.0 µg/m³ (Good).

The monitor belongs to British Columbia Ministry of Environment. 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 6 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 control6 fires
Mount Jack
42 km away · 337.23 ha · discovered 2026-09-20 · reported 2026-09-29 · BCWS
Fire number V62262Coastal Fire CentreMount JackCause: PersonResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
V62254
67 km away · 22.85 ha · discovered 2026-09-19 · reported 2026-09-26 · BCWS
Fire number V62254Coastal Fire Centre16km Nitinat MainCause: Person
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
V31722
128 km away · 0.7 ha · discovered 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-09-24 · BCWS
Fire number V31722Coastal Fire CentreSloquet CreekCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
Tuwasus Creek
137 km away · 148.89 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-09-24 · BCWS
Fire number V30933Coastal Fire CentreTuwasus CreekCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
V12288
139 km away · 0.04 ha · discovered 2026-09-26 · reported 2026-09-30 · BCWS
Fire number V12288Coastal Fire CentreWeaver LakeCause: Person
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
V31813
150 km away · 0.1 ha · discovered 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-09-24 · BCWS
Fire number V31813Coastal Fire CentreMcBride RangeCause: 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

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

Forecast at this monitor

NEXT 6 HOURS
Good
0–9 µg/m³ · Oct 14, 11:00PM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Good
0–9 µg/m³ · Oct 14, 11:00PM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Good
0–9 µg/m³ · Oct 14, 11:00PM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Moderate
0–13 µg/m³ · Oct 16, 12:00PM
Model detail3 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke1.5 µg/m³Oct 16, 12:00AM
FireWork12.8 µg/m³Oct 16, 12:00PM
HRRR0.0 µg/m³Oct 14, 11:00PM

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Source and data quality

Regulatory monitor

Hourly observations are supplied by British Columbia Ministry of Environment. 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.