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Hourly regulatory PM2.5 observations from British Columbia Ministry of Environment.

British Columbia · 49.5071, -115.7537 · Updated Oct 17, 2026, 8:27AM PDT · Regulatory monitor
6.0Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Oct 17, 8:00AM PDT · Preliminary observation
5.712-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
UnhealthyModel peak · next 24 h4–64 µg/m³ · 3 models available
2AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 6.0 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 5.7 µg/m³ (Good).

The monitor belongs to British Columbia Ministry of Environment. 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 15:20 UTC

Within 150 km, agencies report 1 Being held · 5 Under control.

Out of control0 fires

No out of control fires are reported within 150 km.

Being held1 fire
N72306
68 km away · 0.31 ha · discovered 2026-10-03 · reported 2026-10-07 · BCWS
Fire number N72306Southeast Fire CentreDuck FSRCause: PersonResponse: Full
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
Under control5 fires
N12311
34 km away · 0.1 ha · discovered 2026-10-04 · reported 2026-10-16 · BCWS
Fire number N12311Southeast Fire CentreLower Stone CreekCause: PersonResponse: Full
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
Tower Creek
38 km away · 1327 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-09-15 · BCWS
Fire number N10947Southeast Fire CentreTower Creek #2Cause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
N71932
101 km away · 26.2 ha · discovered 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-09-08 · BCWS
Fire number N71932Southeast Fire CentreMonk CreekCause: LightningResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
N71251
104 km away · 13.7 ha · discovered 2026-07-23 · reported 2026-09-03 · BCWS
Fire number N71251Southeast Fire CentreKokanee CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
Ezra Creek
134 km away · 143 ha · discovered 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-09-07 · BCWS
Fire number N51938Southeast Fire CentreEzra 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
70350now−24 h+24 h+48 hµg/m³

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

Forecast at this monitor

NEXT 6 HOURS
Moderate
4–9 µg/m³ · Oct 17, 10:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Moderate
4–10 µg/m³ · Oct 17, 9:00PM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Unhealthy
4–64 µg/m³ · Oct 18, 2:00AM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Unhealthy
4–64 µg/m³ · Oct 18, 2:00AM
Model detail3 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke64.4 µg/m³Oct 18, 2:00AM
FireWork7.1 µg/m³Oct 18, 10:00AM
HRRR4.2 µg/m³Oct 17, 10:00AM

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Source and data quality

Regulatory monitor

Hourly observations are supplied by British Columbia Ministry of Environment. 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.