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Hourly regulatory PM2.5 observations from Metro Vancouver.

British Columbia · 49.3680, -123.2770 · Updated Oct 17, 2026, 3:59AM PDT · Regulatory monitor
3.1Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Oct 17, 3:00AM PDT · Preliminary observation
4.412-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
GoodModel peak · next 24 h0–6 µg/m³ · 3 models available
2AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 3.1 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 4.4 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 2026-10-17 10:55 UTC

Within 150 km, agencies report 2 Being held · 8 Under control.

Out of control0 fires

No out of control fires are reported within 150 km.

Being held2 fires
Brunswick Creek
136 km away · 9543 ha · discovered 2026-07-02 · reported 2026-09-17 · BCWS
Fire number V10742Coastal Fire CentreBrunswick CreekCause: Person
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Ainslie Creek
140 km away · 69705 ha · discovered 2026-07-04 · reported 2026-09-17 · BCWS
Fire number V10755Coastal Fire CentreAinslie CreekCause: PersonResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Under control8 fires
V31722
72 km away · 0.7 ha · discovered 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-09-24 · BCWS
Fire number V31722Coastal Fire CentreSloquet CreekCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
Tuwasus Creek
76 km away · 148.89 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-09-24 · BCWS
Fire number V30933Coastal Fire CentreTuwasus CreekCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
V31813
88 km away · 0.1 ha · discovered 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-09-24 · BCWS
Fire number V31813Coastal Fire CentreMcBride RangeCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
V12288
101 km away · 0.04 ha · discovered 2026-09-26 · reported 2026-09-30 · BCWS
Fire number V12288Coastal Fire CentreWeaver LakeCause: Person
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
Mount Jack
102 km away · 337.23 ha · discovered 2026-09-20 · reported 2026-09-29 · BCWS
Fire number V62262Coastal Fire CentreMount JackCause: PersonResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
Twin Two Creek
112 km away · 3772 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-09-24 · BCWS
Fire number V30941Coastal Fire CentreTwin Two CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
V12334
121 km away · 0.1 ha · discovered 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-16 · BCWS
Fire number V12334Coastal Fire CentreTamihi FSRCause: Person
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
Dewdney Creek
148 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

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
0–6 µg/m³ · Oct 17, 5:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Good
0–6 µg/m³ · Oct 17, 5:00AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Good
0–6 µg/m³ · Oct 17, 5:00AM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Good
0–6 µg/m³ · Oct 17, 5:00AM
Model detail3 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke0.0 µg/m³Oct 17, 5:00AM
FireWork6.4 µg/m³Oct 17, 5:00AM
HRRR0.4 µg/m³Oct 17, 5:00AM

Nearby regulatory monitors

in the same province or territory
Mahon Park5.7 µg/m³ PM2.515 km away · Metro VancouverLangdale Elementary5.0 µg/m³ PM2.517 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentVancouver-Clark Drive8.7 µg/m³ PM2.519 km away · Metro VancouverSecond Narrows6.6 µg/m³ PM2.520 km away · Metro VancouverVancouver Airport7.4 µg/m³ PM2.522 km away · Metro VancouverKensington Park7.3 µg/m³ PM2.524 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.