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

Alberta · 51.0476, -114.0752 · Updated Sep 02, 2026, 3:57AM MDT · Regulatory monitor
17.1Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Sep 02, 3:00AM MDT · Preliminary observation
16.812-hour NowCast · µg/m³Moderate
ModerateModel peak · next 24 h3–29 µg/m³ · 3 models available
3AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 17.1 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 16.8 µg/m³ (Moderate).

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 2026-09-02 09:50 UTC

Within 150 km, agencies report 1 Out of control · 1 Being held.

Out of control1 fire
2026KO5
136 km away · 11 ha · reported 2026-08-23 · PC
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
Being held1 fire
N22088
147 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-09-01 · BCWS
Fire number N22088Southeast Fire CentreWarspite CreekCause: Unknown
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
Under control0 fires

No under control fires are reported within 150 km.

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
31160now−24 h+24 h+48 hµg/m³

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

Forecast at this monitor

NEXT 6 HOURS
Moderate
3–29 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 9:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Moderate
3–29 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 9:00AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Moderate
3–29 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 9:00AM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Moderate
3–29 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 9:00AM
Model detail3 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke11.3 µg/m³Sep 02, 9:00AM
FireWork29.1 µg/m³Sep 02, 9:00AM
HRRR3.5 µg/m³Sep 02, 7:00AM

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.