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Hourly regulatory PM2.5 observations from Metro Vancouver.

British Columbia · 49.0428, -122.3097 · Updated Sep 02, 2026, 2:57AM PDT · Regulatory monitor
4.1Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Sep 02, 2:00AM PDT · Preliminary observation
3.812-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
ModerateModel peak · next 24 h0–13 µg/m³ · 3 models available
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AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 4.1 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 3.8 µg/m³ (Good).

The monitor belongs to Metro Vancouver. 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 4 Out of control · 13 Being held · 5 Under control.

Out of control4 fires
Border 2
88 km away · 6277 ha · discovered 2026-07-16 · reported 2026-08-24 · BCWS
Fire number V10885Coastal Fire CentreHozomeen MountainCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Out of control
Ainslie CreekWildfire of Note
98 km away · 67722.5 ha · discovered 2026-07-04 · reported 2026-08-23 · BCWS
Fire number V10755Coastal Fire CentreAinslie CreekCause: PersonResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Out of control
Brunswick Creek
102 km away · 9266.86 ha · discovered 2026-07-02 · reported 2026-08-22 · BCWS
Fire number V10742Coastal Fire CentreBrunswick CreekCause: Person
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Out of control
K71668
120 km away · 1285 ha · discovered 2026-08-16 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number K71668Kamloops Fire CentreChochiwa LakeCause: Lightning
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Out of control
Being held13 fires
V31722
73 km away · 0.7 ha · discovered 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-09-01 · BCWS
Fire number V31722Coastal Fire CentreSloquet CreekCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
V12039
74 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-27 · BCWS
Fire number V12039Coastal Fire CentreCrown CreekCause: Lightning
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
V11918
76 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-26 · BCWS
Fire number V11918Coastal Fire CentreStrachan MountainCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
Norwegian Creek
94 km away · 1339.77 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-08-30 · BCWS
Fire number V10942Coastal Fire CentreNorwegian CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Big Burn Creek
96 km away · 898.5 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-08-30 · BCWS
Fire number V10898Coastal Fire CentreBig Burn CreekCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Porcupine Peak
98 km away · 153 ha · discovered 2026-07-19 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number V11058Coastal Fire Centre26 Mile CreekCause: Lightning
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Tuwasus Creek
100 km away · 148.89 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-08-21 · BCWS
Fire number V30933Coastal Fire CentreTuwasus CreekCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Daynar Creek
100 km away · 654.76 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-08-30 · BCWS
Fire number V10958Coastal Fire CentreMemaloose CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
V11986
103 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number V11986Coastal Fire CentreSteinbok PeakCause: LightningResponse: Full
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
V31813
113 km away · 0.1 ha · discovered 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-09-01 · BCWS
Fire number V31813Coastal Fire CentreMcBride RangeCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
K61758
120 km away · 49.16 ha · discovered 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-30 · BCWS
Fire number K61758Kamloops Fire CentreHolm CreekCause: Lightning
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
Twin Two Creek
131 km away · 3772 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-08-27 · BCWS
Fire number V30941Coastal Fire CentreTwin Two CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
K71651
142 km away · 11.5 ha · discovered 2026-08-15 · reported 2026-09-01 · BCWS
Fire number K71651Kamloops Fire CentreLower Earl CreekCause: Lightning
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Under control5 fires
V11496
40 km away · 13.5 ha · discovered 2026-08-07 · reported 2026-08-23 · BCWS
Fire number V11496Coastal Fire CentreTwin LakesCause: PersonResponse: Full
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
V11908
85 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number V11908Coastal Fire CentreMount TearseCause: Unknown
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
V52141
91 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-09-01 · BCWS
Fire number V52141Coastal Fire CentreGambier CreekCause: LightningResponse: Full
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
Dewdney Creek
92 km away · 123 ha · discovered 2026-07-15 · reported 2026-08-28 · BCWS
Fire number V10858Coastal Fire CentreDewdney CreekCause: PersonResponse: Full
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
K61186
122 km away · 500 ha · discovered 2026-07-24 · reported 2026-09-01 · BCWS
Fire number K61186Kamloops Fire CentrePasayten RiverCause: Lightning
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

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

Forecast at this monitor

NEXT 6 HOURS
Moderate
0–13 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 6:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Moderate
0–13 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 6:00AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Moderate
0–13 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 6:00AM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Moderate
0–13 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 6:00AM
Model detail3 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke0.2 µg/m³Sep 02, 3:00PM
FireWork13.3 µg/m³Sep 02, 6:00AM
HRRR0.1 µg/m³Sep 02, 4:00AM

Nearby regulatory monitors

in the same province or territory
Abbotsford Airport2.8 µg/m³ PM2.52.7 km away · Metro VancouverMission— PM2.511 km away · Metro VancouverLangley2.9 µg/m³ PM2.520 km away · Metro VancouverChilliwack5.7 µg/m³ PM2.530 km away · Metro VancouverSurrey East2.7 µg/m³ PM2.530 km away · Metro VancouverPitt Meadows4.0 µg/m³ PM2.537 km away · Metro Vancouver

Source and data quality

Regulatory monitor

Hourly observations are supplied by Metro Vancouver. 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.