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

Alberta · 53.5595, -114.4653 · Updated Oct 17, 2026, 4:28PM MDT · Regulatory monitor
1.6Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Oct 17, 4:00PM MDT · Preliminary observation
1.612-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
GoodModel peak · next 24 h0–1 µg/m³ · 2 models available
2AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 1.6 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 1.6 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 2026-10-17 22:20 UTC

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

Out of control1 fire
RWF-075-2026
129 km away · 1 ha · reported 2026-10-17 · AB
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
Being held0 fires

No being held fires are reported within 150 km.

Under control1 fire
EWF-061-2026
74 km away · 0.1 ha · reported 2026-10-17 · AB
distance measured to the incident point
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 µg/m³ · Oct 17, 6:00PM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Good
0 µg/m³ · Oct 18, 5:00AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Good
0–1 µg/m³ · Oct 18, 11:00AM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Good
0–3 µg/m³ · Oct 19, 4:00AM
Model detail2 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke0.1 µg/m³Oct 19, 6:00AM
FireWork3.1 µg/m³Oct 19, 4:00AM

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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.