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

Alberta · 53.2536, -117.3153 · Updated Sep 02, 2026, 3:57AM MDT · Regulatory monitor
12.7Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Sep 02, 3:00AM MDT · Preliminary observation
12.112-hour NowCast · µg/m³Moderate
ModerateModel peak · next 24 h9–16 µg/m³ · 2 models available
2AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 12.7 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 12.1 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 3 Being held · 1 Under control.

Out of control0 fires

No out of control fires are reported within 150 km.

Being held3 fires
N42129
145 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number N42129Southeast Fire CentreMt CummingsCause: Lightning
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
N42145
145 km away · 0.1 ha · discovered 2026-08-31 · reported 2026-09-01 · BCWS
Fire number N42145Southeast Fire CentreKinbasket RiverCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
N42130
149 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number N42130Southeast Fire CentreYellow CreekCause: Lightning
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
Under control1 fire
G32037
127 km away · 1.1 ha · discovered 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-30 · BCWS
Fire number G32037Prince George Fire CentreBulldog CreekCause: 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
Moderate
7–16 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 9:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Moderate
7–16 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 9:00AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Moderate
9–16 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 9:00AM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Moderate
14–16 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 9:00AM
Model detail2 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke16.2 µg/m³Sep 02, 9:00AM
FireWork13.8 µg/m³Sep 03, 9:00AM

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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.