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

British Columbia · 52.1443, -122.1504 · Updated Sep 02, 2026, 2:57AM PDT · Regulatory monitor
6.0Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Sep 02, 2:00AM PDT · Preliminary observation
5.112-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
ModerateModel peak · next 24 h1–15 µg/m³ · 2 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 5.1 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 2026-09-02 09:50 UTC

Within 150 km, agencies report 4 Out of control · 2 Being held · 4 Under control.

Out of control4 fires
French Bar Creek
73 km away · 61766 ha · discovered 2026-07-04 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number K70748Kamloops Fire CentreFrench Bar CreekCause: Unknown
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Out of control
Pear LakeWildfire of Note
75 km away · 166117 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number C40983Cariboo Fire CentreE of Pear LakeCause: LightningResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Out of control
Bonanza Creek
98 km away · 34992 ha · discovered 2026-07-21 · reported 2026-09-01 · BCWS
Fire number K71082Kamloops Fire CentreBonanza CreekCause: Lightning
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Out of control
K22099
128 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-09-01 · BCWS
Fire number K22099Kamloops Fire CentreFlourmill CreekCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Out of control
Being held2 fires
K22103
130 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number K22103Kamloops Fire CentreDaniel CreekCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
C10988
141 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-07-27 · BCWS
Fire number C10988Cariboo Fire CentreW of Isaac LakeCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
Under control4 fires
Felker Fire
23 km away · 4217.19 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number C21127Cariboo Fire Centre2.2km NW of Rosa CreekCause: LightningResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
C31543
95 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-11 · reported 2026-08-29 · BCWS
Fire number C31543Cariboo Fire CentreN of Amos CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
C41452
109 km away · 11.54 ha · discovered 2026-08-04 · reported 2026-08-08 · BCWS
Fire number C41452Cariboo Fire Centre4.9 km S of Stable CreekCause: PersonResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
Bowers Lake
115 km away · 150 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-08-24 · BCWS
Fire number C40923Cariboo Fire Centre3.4km SE of Bowers LakeCause: 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
20100now−24 h+24 h+48 hµg/m³
HRRR — no coverage

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

Forecast at this monitor

NEXT 6 HOURS
Good
1–7 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 8:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Good
1–7 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 8:00AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Moderate
1–15 µg/m³ · Sep 03, 3:00AM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Moderate
1–16 µg/m³ · Sep 03, 3:00PM
Model detail2 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke0.6 µg/m³Sep 02, 4:00AM
FireWork15.6 µg/m³Sep 03, 3:00PM

Nearby regulatory monitors

in the same province or territory
Quesnel Johnston Avenue5.0 µg/m³ PM2.595 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentPRG Plaza 40013.0 µg/m³ PM2.5201 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentKamloops Federal Building7.0 µg/m³ PM2.5206 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentValemount4.0 µg/m³ PM2.5209 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentWhistler Meadow Park3.0 µg/m³ PM2.5229 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentVanderhoof Courthouse0.0 µg/m³ PM2.5242 km away · British Columbia Ministry of Environment

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.