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

British Columbia · 49.7328, -114.8877 · Updated Oct 14, 2026, 9:28PM PDT · Regulatory monitor
11.0Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Oct 14, 9:00PM PDT · Preliminary observation
7.412-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
Unhealthy for Sensitive GroupsModel peak · next 24 h0–40 µg/m³ · 3 models available
2AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 11.0 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 7.4 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 2 Being held · 1 Under control.

Out of control0 fires

No out of control fires are reported within 150 km.

Being held2 fires
N12311
93 km away · 0.1 ha · discovered 2026-10-04 · reported 2026-10-06 · BCWS
Fire number N12311Southeast Fire CentreLower Stone CreekCause: PersonResponse: Full
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
N72306
135 km away · 0.31 ha · discovered 2026-10-03 · reported 2026-10-07 · BCWS
Fire number N72306Southeast Fire CentreDuck FSRCause: PersonResponse: Full
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
Under control1 fire
Tower Creek
100 km away · 1327 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-09-15 · BCWS
Fire number N10947Southeast Fire CentreTower Creek #2Cause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial 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
43220now−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
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
0–40 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 2:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
0–40 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 2:00AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
0–40 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 2:00AM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
0–40 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 2:00AM
Model detail3 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke0.7 µg/m³Oct 15, 2:00AM
FireWork40.1 µg/m³Oct 15, 2:00AM
HRRR0.2 µg/m³Oct 15, 2:00PM

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Source and data quality

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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.