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Hourly regulatory PM2.5 observations from Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (data.environment.alberta.ca).

Alberta · 50.9551, -113.9825 · Updated Sep 18, 2026, 8:27PM MDT · Regulatory monitor
4.4Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Sep 18, 7:00PM MDT · Preliminary observation
4.412-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
GoodModel peak · next 24 h0 µg/m³ · 2 models available
3AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 4.4 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 4.4 µg/m³ (Good).

The monitor belongs to Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (data.environment.alberta.ca). 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 2026-09-19 02:20 UTC

Within 150 km, agencies report 1 Being held.

Out of control0 fires

No out of control fires are reported within 150 km.

Being held1 fire
2026KO5
143 km away · 11 ha · reported 2026-08-23 · PC
distance measured to the incident point
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
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 µg/m³ · Sep 18, 11:00PM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Good
0 µg/m³ · Sep 19, 9:00AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Good
0 µg/m³ · Sep 19, 11:00AM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Good
0 µg/m³ · Sep 19, 11:00AM
Model detail2 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke0.1 µg/m³Sep 19, 7:00PM
HRRR0.1 µg/m³Sep 19, 11:00AM

Nearby regulatory monitors

in the same province or territory

Source and data quality

Regulatory monitor

Hourly observations are supplied by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (data.environment.alberta.ca). 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.