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

British Columbia · 52.1443, -122.1504 · Updated Oct 14, 2026, 9:28PM PDT · Regulatory monitor
3.0Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Oct 14, 9:00PM PDT · Preliminary observation
2.612-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
GoodModel peak · next 24 h1–6 µg/m³ · 2 models available
2AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 3.0 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 2.6 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 5 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 control5 fires
Felker Fire
23 km away · 4217.19 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number C21127Cariboo Fire Centre2.2km NW of Rosa CreekCause: LightningResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
French Bar Creek
73 km away · 61050 ha · discovered 2026-07-04 · reported 2026-09-24 · BCWS
Fire number K70748Kamloops Fire CentreFrench Bar CreekCause: Lightning
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
Pear Lake
75 km away · 165909 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-09-21 · BCWS
Fire number C40983Cariboo Fire CentreE of Pear LakeCause: LightningResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
Bonanza Creek
98 km away · 34992 ha · discovered 2026-07-21 · reported 2026-10-06 · BCWS
Fire number K71082Kamloops Fire CentreBonanza CreekCause: Lightning
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
Bowers Lake
115 km away · 150 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-08-24 · BCWS
Fire number C40923Cariboo Fire Centre3.4km SE of Bowers LakeCause: LightningResponse: Full
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
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
0–6 µg/m³ · Oct 14, 11:00PM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Good
0–6 µg/m³ · Oct 14, 11:00PM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Good
1–6 µg/m³ · Oct 14, 11:00PM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Good
2–6 µg/m³ · Oct 14, 11:00PM
Model detail2 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke1.5 µg/m³Oct 16, 6:00AM
FireWork5.6 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.