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Hourly regulatory PM2.5 observations from Metro Vancouver.

British Columbia · 49.1414, -123.1083 · Updated Sep 02, 2026, 2:57AM PDT · Regulatory monitor
3.2Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Sep 02, 2:00AM PDT · Preliminary observation
3.612-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
GoodModel peak · next 24 h0–7 µg/m³ · 3 models available
1AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 3.2 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 3.6 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 · 8 Being held · 4 Under control.

Out of control4 fires
Brunswick Creek
137 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
137 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
Ainslie CreekWildfire of Note
138 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
Border 2
146 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
Being held8 fires
V11918
31 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
V12039
33 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
V31722
80 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
Tuwasus Creek
92 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
V61909
102 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-24 · BCWS
Fire number V61909Coastal Fire CentreGranite MainCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
V31813
106 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
Twin Two Creek
129 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
V11986
146 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
Under control4 fires
V52141
44 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
V11496
77 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
Dewdney Creek
141 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
V11908
141 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

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
22110now−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
0–4 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 4:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Good
0–4 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 4:00AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Good
0–7 µg/m³ · Sep 03, 3:00AM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Moderate
0–20 µg/m³ · Sep 04, 3:00AM
Model detail3 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke0.2 µg/m³Sep 02, 4:00PM
FireWork20.5 µg/m³Sep 04, 3:00AM
HRRR0.2 µg/m³Sep 02, 6:00PM

Nearby regulatory monitors

in the same province or territory
Vancouver Airport3.2 µg/m³ PM2.55.9 km away · Metro VancouverBurnaby South3.0 µg/m³ PM2.512 km away · Metro VancouverVancouver-Clark Drive3.4 µg/m³ PM2.513 km away · Metro VancouverTsawwassen3.1 µg/m³ PM2.515 km away · Metro VancouverNorth Delta2.8 µg/m³ PM2.515 km away · Metro VancouverNew Westminster3.8 µg/m³ PM2.518 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.