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Hourly regulatory PM2.5 observations from BC Ministry of Environment (env.gov.bc.ca).

British Columbia · 49.6826, -124.9962 · Updated Oct 17, 2026, 3:59AM PDT · Regulatory monitor
3.4Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Oct 17, 3:00AM PDT · Preliminary observation
4.212-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
GoodModel peak · next 24 h0–2 µg/m³ · 3 models available
2AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 3.4 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 4.2 µg/m³ (Good).

The monitor belongs to BC Ministry of Environment (env.gov.bc.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 10:55 UTC

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

Out of control0 fires

No out of control fires are reported within 150 km.

Being held1 fire
V82332
47 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-14 · BCWS
Fire number V82332Coastal Fire CentreMiller CreekCause: Person
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
Under control1 fire
Misery Creek
148 km away · 45.5 ha · discovered 2026-08-14 · reported 2026-09-08 · BCWS
Fire number V91619Coastal Fire CentreMisery CreekCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial 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
43210now−24 h+24 h+48 hµg/m³

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

Forecast at this monitor

NEXT 6 HOURS
Good
0–2 µg/m³ · Oct 17, 10:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Good
0–2 µg/m³ · Oct 17, 11:00AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Good
0–2 µg/m³ · Oct 17, 11:00AM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Good
0–5 µg/m³ · Oct 18, 10:00PM
Model detail3 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke0.0 µg/m³Oct 17, 5:00AM
FireWork5.2 µg/m³Oct 18, 10:00PM
HRRR0.0 µg/m³Oct 17, 5:00AM

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Source and data quality

Regulatory monitor

Hourly observations are supplied by BC Ministry of Environment (env.gov.bc.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.